Como agua para chocolate.
Water and chocolate do not mix, ever. Were does chocolate come from? How is chocolate made? What do we do with it besides eat it? This...
top of page
Search
Brent MacGillivray
Jul 13, 20226 min read
Coffee, Cigarettes and Chocolate
these are a few of my favorite things. it's how I start my day, even as I write this little story. As for the cigarettes, well thats...
14 views0 comments
Brent MacGillivray
Jul 8, 20222 min read
Summer Bounty
Here we are folks, summer, and things are in full bloom. With the first week of July behind us, the best is yet to come. Canada has a...
5 views0 comments
Brent MacGillivray
Jul 4, 20223 min read
Is your Restaurant Delivering the Goods?
I've touched on this topic once before, but felt the need to return to it. Currently we are in a bit of a crisis within our industry,...
3 views0 comments
Brent MacGillivray
Jul 1, 20223 min read
Canada Day! Lobster Rolls!! EH?
Being that we are celebrating Canadas Birthday today, I felt it would be suitable to talk about a dish that is on our list of credits. ...
6 views0 comments
Brent MacGillivray
Jun 24, 20224 min read
Your Allergic to What?
Ive touched on this subject before on more than one occassion. Head over to the Pro Chef Network to find out more. It can be a very...
9 views0 comments
Brent MacGillivray
Jun 22, 20224 min read
King of the BBQ
So, what is BBQ? Barbecue or barbeque (informally BBQ in the UK, US, and Canada barbie in Australia and braai in South Africa) is a term...
6 views0 comments
Brent MacGillivray
Jun 17, 20223 min read
Foods that Heal (Micro Level)
To wrap up this three part series on foods that heal, we will be looking at nutrients on the micro level. Say What? Vitamins and...
10 views0 comments
Brent MacGillivray
Jun 17, 20223 min read
Foods that heal, The macro Level (Part II)
Whether you’re recovering from an illness or surgery, the foods and beverages you consume can either help or hinder your recovery. Many...
5 views0 comments
Brent MacGillivray
Jun 15, 20222 min read
Foods that Heal
Today, I will be starting a three post look at "Foods that Heal". Sounds simple enough, but this topic really needs a good hard look. ...
11 views0 comments
Brent MacGillivray
Jun 13, 20223 min read
Closing Thoughts on Colombia
Now that I am safely back in Colombia, I felt I should share a few closing thoughts. I am a chef that has a pretty diverse portfolio...
13 views0 comments
Brent MacGillivray
Jun 9, 20224 min read
The Cuisine of Colombia
I find myself now at the end of my journey to Colombia. I'm sort of sad to go, feels like home to me...I'll be back soon! Having spent...
9 views0 comments
Brent MacGillivray
Jun 8, 20223 min read
Old School Sanitation & Hygiene
Nowadays, cleaning products take up an entire aisle in the grocery store. But before many of these supplies existed, our grandparents and...
10 views0 comments
Brent MacGillivray
Jun 6, 20222 min read
Whatever happened to the Butcher, the Baker and the cheesemaker?
So, the inspiration for this post was inspired by my current trip to Colombia. I go daily to the local convenience store for supplies,...
7 views0 comments
Brent MacGillivray
May 16, 20223 min read
She blinded me with Science, among other Things...
Had a little epiphany the other day. This is not a bit about the science of cooking or is it? Hmmm. I was thinking about food...
6 views0 comments
Brent MacGillivray
May 11, 20223 min read
The Chefs Manifesto or Philosophy.
Let's start with a short video from one of the most famous French Chefs of the modern age, Joel Robechon. So there you have it a little...
7 views0 comments
Brent MacGillivray
May 6, 20223 min read
The Stock Market, and the make or buy question?
It's a fairly well known fact that stocks are the foundation of cooking. Like anything, if you start with quality, your final result...
9 views0 comments
Brent MacGillivray
Apr 28, 20223 min read
Marketing on the Web in 2022, Just Google It!
Being in business comes with its share of aggravation. Every day a business owner wakes up is a new day, full of ups and downs. As an...
25 views0 comments
Brent MacGillivray
Apr 27, 20223 min read
How to Save your Restaurant from Disaster in 2022
While the pandemic is seemingly losing it's grip on us, there are many other storms brewing on the horizon. Rising food and labour...
6 views0 comments
Brent MacGillivray
Mar 28, 20222 min read
National Black Forest Cake Day
So, this is the best I could come up with, except Lady Gagas birthday...lol. Someone make her this cake! One of the more simple cakes...
9 views0 comments
bottom of page