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Even though we are technically still in summer mode, back to school is just around the corner. For some, that’s a blessing (parents) and for others (your kid) a curse. So back to school for me means getting my pantry/fridge organized. My son will be starting high school this...Read More

Keywords : back to school , lunches , school

THE FOOD BUILDING

Posted by Jack, August 9th, 2010

This time of year always reminds me of the EX! No I’m not getting nostalgic for my past love...what I’m talking about is much more exciting, the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto. The CNE is a plethora of amusements; carnival games, rides, and every type of food you co...Read More

Keywords : Canada National Exhibition , carnival , carnival food , EX , food building

Ok some people know where they were when the astronauts landed on the moon. Others track their lives with conventional benchmarks and yardsticks… I track my life with an ICE CREAM TIMELINE. Ice cream has played a huge part in my life. From the time my Dad would pile all u...Read More

Keywords : banana ice cream recipe , favourite flavours , Ice cream , ice cream timeline

End of the school year

Posted by Jack, June 24th, 2010

My son is graduating from grade eight this year. Seems like only yesterday I was following in my car behind his big yellow bus the entire route on his first day of kindergarten. (Note: overprotective Mum/only child). With the end of grade eight comes much closure; yearboo...Read More

Keywords : best friends , end of the school year , Jackie , Turkey Point

Father’s Day

Posted by Jack, June 17th, 2010

When I was growing up my Dad was known for making late night snacks. Cooking pan fried steaks in gobs of butter, toasted fried egg sandwiches, fried bologna hats, liver and onions. You name it , he cooked it late at night and filled our entire house with wafts of smoke. My b...Read More

Keywords : appliance collection , Dad cooking , Father’s Day

Kitchen disasters and kindred spirits!

Posted by Jack, May 31st, 2010

Ever had a kitchen disaster? I’ve had a few over the years but the most memorable was probably my first culinary catastrophe in University. My roommates and I decided to throw an “orphans” Thanksgiving dinner in our tiny basement apartment on Prince Arthur Street in Montreal...Read More

Keywords : culinary catastrophe , kitchen disasters , Thanksgiving , turkey

Workin’ at the steakhouse

Posted by Warren, May 24th, 2010

I’ve worked in steakhouses for most of my professional life. I love the smell of searing steak, the sound of meat sizzling on the grill and the rush of getting everything cooked and ready on time. Working in a steakhouse is very much like working in a factory, you have to wo...Read More

Keywords : appetizer cook , boiler assistant , grill cook , positions in the kitchen , sauté cook , skeakhouse , steak , The Keg

MAY 2-4 weekend: Let the Grilling begin!

Posted by Jack, May 17th, 2010

It’s that time of year again, time to open the cottage. I have a love-hate relationship with the long weekend in May. Love that it kicks off BBQ season, the summer, being outdoors again after the long grey winter... Hate that I have to clean the cottage and stock it all up ...Read More

Baguettes, bicycles and brie!

Posted by Jack, May 6th, 2010

With Mothers day around the corner I thought I’d share a few memories from my recent trip to Paris with my own Mum. My sisters and I took my 82-year-old Mother over the pond and attempted to pack a lifetime of dreams in only four days. Exhausting and exhilarating all at once...Read More

Keywords : France , Mother’s Day , Paris , trip

A Season of Favourites

Posted by Jack, April 26th, 2010

Matt was a lot of fun to have on the show what a funny, talented guy, full of life and energy! Thanks Matt! I can’t wait to see him live in concert! Check out where he is playing next http://www.mattdusk.com/ Now si...Read More

Keywords : : favourites , favourite what’s cooking moments , Matt Dusk , new ideas for season 2 , season 1

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