Appliances: The Tools of the Trade When embarking on a kitchen renovation, one of the most important considerations is the type of appliances to be incorporated into the design. Ranges, Cooktops & Ovens One of the first questions — as it impacts the floor plan considerably — is whether you would … Read More
Lena’s Lamb, Franz Turkey Farms and Bluewater Beef are Lambton County’s Your Local Meat Connection A recent morning commute took me down winding country roads through endless pastures to an out-of-the-way farm in Lambton County. This was not your typical urban commute with start-and-stop traffic on packed roadways, but a rural meandering that … Read More
London is among the hottest locales in Ontario for chefs supporting farmers and local terroir. Our chefs are a burgeoning group dedicated to creating ethical, local and sustainable food networks. This issue we asked three of London’s notable farm-to-table chefs to showcase one of their signature seasonal recipes. This trio of chefs are … Read More
Like many young people, my first foray into the working world took place in the food industry. Part-time, after school and on weekends, I wore a nametag — and a hairnet. The option of a smartly striped baker’s cap or a sleek ponytail pulled through the back of a baseball hat simply did not exist. … Read More
Five Foods and the Culinary History of the English Language by Ina Lipkowitz The name of a thing often helps to determine how it is perceived. Foods are no exception. When you see a slab of red meat wrapped in pastry on a plate, you probably know more of what to expect when told … Read More
It’s pretty cool that a Canadian is running one of Sonoma’s top wineries. That’s because Elizabeth Grant-Douglas knows a thing or two about cool climate grape growing and how to coax pinot grapes along in the delicate balancing act between damp, cold nights and hot, dry days. The graduate of Brock University’s Cool Climate … Read More
I first met Milos Kral when he managed Chaucer’s Pub, in London. But it was during his time at Chancey Smith’s (which was in Covent Garden Market), that I really got to know Milos and his passion for good beer and simple but excellent cuisine. Both establishments became renowned local craft beer meccas … Read More
Nigellissima: Easy Italian-Inspired Recipes By Nigella Lawson Review and Recipe Selections by Jennifer Gagel If you’re a fan of Nigella Lawson, it shouldn’t be a surprise to discover that her heart has always lived in the kitchens of Italy. She approaches food in the way of true Italian food lovers — preferring simple, … Read More
In this issue we are featuring recipes from two well-known London caterers. These are not complicated recipes, and the message is simple as well: good cooking is about fresh, seasonal, high-quality ingredients, used thoughtfully. We asked Ian Kennard from Willie’s Café and Chef David Grassie from the Sticky Pudding Catering Company for recipes from … Read More
The Queen’s Bakery and Part II Bistro If you could find a sophisticated urban-chic cafe and a creative bistro with an internationally-inspired menu sourced with fresh local ingredients, and place them in rural Southwestern Ontario across the road from outstanding original Canadian theatre, would that make you happy? Oh, yes. Thank you, Blyth. The tiny … Read More