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Spices, Flavours and a Low-FODMAP Diet
April 6, 2021 Jennifer Morzier No Comments
Thanks to the Monash University testing performed on the *FODMAP content of many foods, we know which ones to avoid and those we can consume in moderation. It is therefore easy to know what quantity of quinoa, almonds, broccoli or onions you can eat (or not) when following a low-FODMAP diet. What becomes more complicated […]
Asafoetida, a great spice… but stinky
April 2, 2018 Cinzia Cuneo 2 Comments
Asafoetida is the resin of a large umbelliferous plant resembling fennel, native to Central Asia. Once very popular with the Romans, this spice is widely used in Indian cuisine, but it has fallen into disuse in the West, most likely because of its slightly rotten egg smell, which comes from the large amount of sulfur […]
TOP 5: Montreal Street Food Inspired Recipes
August 29, 2017 Jeanne Dumouchel No Comments
Since 2014, street food trucks are seen everywhere in Montreal during the summer. Entire events are dedicated to them, such as Bouffons MTL during the Just for Laughs Festival or during the First Fridays on the Esplanade at the Olympic Stadium. You can savor dishes from all over the world while making the most of […]
TOP 10: Yummy Montreal Terrace-inspired Recipes
April 17, 2017 Dania Sonin 1 Comment
The days are getting longer, the sun is shining brighter, and everybody is starting to long for the outdoors. Here in Montreal, that means spending time on terraces with friends, food, and a refreshing glass of sangria or beer. But there’s nothing wrong with recreating that experience in your own backyard. We have ten amazing terrace-inspired […]
TOP 10: Asian-Inspired Recipes that Celebrate Asian Cuisine
November 7, 2016 Dania Sonin No Comments
Asia is a gorgeous continent with many unique and distinct cultures and each one of those cultures has an absolutely stunning cuisine to go with it. It’s hard to narrow down just one to choose from. So, we’ve put together some of our favourite Asian recipes to send you on a culinary adventure across Asia. […]
Should you Worry About Gluten in Ground Spices and Dried Herbs?
September 19, 2016 Coeliaque Quebec No Comments
This is a frequently asked question, especially after the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) published its report on gluten in ground spices in 2011. According to this report, it is prohibited to add gluten in pre-packaged ground spices and these shouldn’t include any other ingredients (according to the Food and Drug Regulations (FDR)). If gluten […]
30 Inspirational Quotes to Boost your Motivation
January 23, 2016 Dania Sonin No Comments
It’s that time of year once again to make our New Year’s resolutions. The most common one being to lose weight. To help you stay motivated, we’ve found 30 inspirational quotes to boost your motivation!
TOP 10: Recipes inspired by World Cuisine
November 30, 2015 Dania Sonin No Comments
Eating the same thing day in and day out can definitely get to be a bit dull. Luckily, there are many different types of cuisine to spark your imagination. A great dish doesn’t have to be authentic, but even taking a few little inspirations — a spice blend you don’t normally use or an exotic […]
A chef who inspires an entire country
April 26, 2015 Cinzia Cuneo No Comments
Have you ever heard of Gastón Acurio, the great Peruvian chef who has given a strong boost to the spread of Peruvian cuisine in the global arena in recent years? I just finished watching a fantastic documentary film called “Finding Gaston” which is entirely devoted to him. I came out feeling awed by the richness […]
Spicy Clove
January 24, 2015 Cinzia Cuneo No Comments
This aromatic flower bud of the clove tree has been used in cooking for thousands of years (cloves are stuck into onions in all court bouillons!). The tree, which is native to Indonesia, can reach up to 20 metres in height. The buds are picked before they bloom and are dried in the sun until […]
TOP 10 spiced (but not necessarily “spicy”) recipes
November 21, 2014 Cinzia Cuneo 1 Comment
If you think that spiced dishes are always “spicy”, think again! According to the dictionary, a spice is an aromatic herbal substance, whose more or less fragrant or pungent flavour is used to season dishes. Several spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, star anise, vanilla are very aromatic, without being “pungent”, while others, such as pepper […]
