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Category: Our Columns
Lavender, a perfume from Provence
This wonderful plant, which gets its name from the Latin ‘lavare’ meaning ‘to wash’, is best known for its intense and pleasant fragrance. It was used as a medicinal plant in the Middle Ages to treat infectious diseases, because it was believed that its fragrance could stop the spread of diseases such as the plague.
Spelt is back in style
Spelt is a rustic cereal of the genus Triticum (a variety of wheat), which was formerly the staple diet of Latin populations. Once other varieties of much better cereals such as common wheat, corn and rice were introduced, spelt cultivation gradually declined until it almost completely faded away.
Celebrating the summer solstice
A solstice occurs when the apparent position of the sun, as seen from Earth, reaches its northernmost or southernmost extreme. In the northern hemisphere, the summer solstice usually falls between June 20 and 22, and these are the longest days of the year.
Celebrate Father’s Day with a lobster roll
When you’re looking for a ‘summer sandwich to eat on the terrace’, what can be more tempting than a ‘simple’ lobster roll? This sandwich, which is rich (it doesn’t come cheap) and unpretentious, is a perfect component to a Father’s Day meal; what’s more, you can also get some great bargains at your local grocery […]
Mangoes in heaven!
At this time of the year, when the winter citrus season is behind us and the summer fruit season has not yet begun, we often wonder what fruit to eat. Simple: Mangoes!
Turning off pain through diet
Originally published in the Journal de Montréal on June 1st, 2013. A growing body of research suggests that changes in one’s diet could alleviate – and in certain cases, even bring an end to – chronic pain. The Seignalet Diet, developed by French physician Dr. Jean Seignalet, is becoming increasingly popular in Canada thanks to […]
The importance of court-bouillon
Poaching fish in a court-bouillon is ideal for enhancing its delicate flavor. This is a vegetable broth, flavored with fresh herbs and vinegar or wine, which must be made in advance and then cooled. Court (French word for “short”) means that it is neither long in its preparation time nor too rich in taste. Fish […]
Celebrate the “Veggie Pride”
Originally published in the Journal de Montréal on May 18, 2013. The first ever International “Veggie Pride” is taking place today in Geneva, Switzerland, bringing together vegetarians and vegans from around the world. The goal of such event is to raise social awareness about the real possibility of eating without meat.
A traceable lobster for your mom
The season for lobsters, earlier considered to be a “poor man’s food”, is now in full swing. As the fishing season in Quebec lasts from end-April till July, we can make the most of it for our parties, right from Mother’s Day up until Canada Day.
Canola oil, 100% Canadian
Canola oil occupies a special place among vegetable oils, because like olive oil, it is composed largely of monounsaturated fats that are good for cardiovascular health. It is also a source of alpha-linolenic acid, an essential fat from the omega-3 family and contains vitamins K and E. With its neutral taste and high ‘smoke point’ […]
Spanish Omelette
The Spanish tortilla de patata or potato omelette is a type of thick omelette made with potatoes. This dish is normally served with a salad, but it can also be presented in the form of a tapa (appetizer) or a bocadillo (sandwich).
Happy Birthday Rome!
Legend has it that Rome was founded on April 21, 753 BC by Romulus, who killed his twin brother Remus while building the city, thereby obtaining the right to lend his name to the settlement. These two demi-god brothers, suckled by a she-wolf after their birth, were descendants of the god Mars, a fact that […]
