In one form or another Strawberries are a favorite among kids and adults. There are a few good reasons for this popularity – they are good for you, sweet, cool, refreshing fruit which goes hand in hand with a hot summer’s day. The only downfall of the Strawberry is that it perishes quickly. In the restaurant world, the development of […]
Author: mike
Oysters Rockafeller
When I was in my twenties I lived on the East Coast and was introduced to the freshest seafood available. I helped open a fresh Seafood restaurant that had a local Oyster purveyor. He would farm, cultivate and deliver his Oysters by boat three times a week. For the 3 years I had the pleasure to […]
Veal Scallopini
The world of veal production has grown in many aspects over the past 20 years. Through education and industry modifications, many positive changes have been made to make this a popular choice among diners around the world. The options for veal have also grown over the years, today there are three different options for you […]
Cherry Panzella Salad
Every June I get excited, as Cherries begin to show themselves in every fresh food market across Alberta. These little treats only pop up during the months of June and July in Alberta. We are fortunate to be located next to British Columbia, which produces 60% of all the Cherries across Canada. If you feel the […]
Smoked Bacon
This month we are covering one of my favorite foods – Smoked Bacon! In kitchens of most Fine Dining restaurants in North America the preferred method for Bacon is using a whole Pork Belly that is smoked and cured. It is called Slab Bacon is pictured here. The slicing is to the desired thickness depending on the output of the final […]
Scotch Bonnet Pepper Wings
When I eat spicy foods, my forehead starts to sweat, and that heat consumes my whole head. I feel alive!! That is why I have to dedicate this month’s blog to the very HOT Pepper – The Scotch Bonnet. One of the more common and also one of the hottest of all peppers is the […]
