The desire for a visit to Montreal began in 2013 when I first heard of duck served from a can at Au Pied Du Cochon. The next big ping was discovering the selection of Dieu Du Ciel on tap at (now closed) BarVolo. Arthur surprised me with Montreal as our 1-year trip (the previous…
Month: January 2017
Delicious Brown Rice Mushroom Pilaf
There are very many types of rice: long, medium and short, each can be used in many different ways, from a savoury pilaf, to a creamy risotto, to a dessert rice pudding!
This week, I had the opportunity to go a different route with rice. I’m very familiar with the good ol’ medium grain white rice, I’ve eaten a bowl for a day for at least 3/4 of my life. My choice between white or brown rice? White, please! I’ve never cooked brown rice for myself and can’t count more than 5 times that I’ve voluntarily eaten it. It may be because of the difference in look, texture and taste, but with a quick search, there’s nothing lose, but all to gain with brown rice!
The Only Roasted Garlic Tomato Pasta Recipe You Need
Let’s Make: Roasted Garlic Tomato SauceFor 8 – Recipe from the kitchen of Chef Jonathan Collins Ingredients 3L Fresh or Canned Roma Tomatoes – rinsed, stemmed and fine dice3tbsp Tomato Paste1 cup Carrots – peeled, trimmed and fine dice1 cup Celery – peeled, trimmed and fine dice1 cup Yellow Onion – trimmed, peeled and…
Down at Piggy’s for Authentic Korean BBQ
I love it all about Korean BBQ: sharing platters of foods, the endless sides of pickled radish and the after-eating smokey stench in my clothes. I haven’t been such a fan of Korean BBQ until I tried Little Piggy’s in Koreatown, but I’ve witnessed an even more grand experience at the Piggy’s Thornhill…
