A Day in the Life...
The average day in the life of a chef involves more than just cooking. Many chefs play an integral role in the inventory, preparation and...
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Brent MacGillivray
Mar 21, 20223 min read
Spring in the Garden of Eating
It might seem to early to have this discussion, but it really isn't. Sunday was the Spring equinox, marking new beginnings. In this...
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Brent MacGillivray
Mar 15, 20223 min read
So, is it Time to Travel Yet?
The short answer is yes Within two weeks all travel restrictions will be lifted. The question really is; are you ready? As governments...
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Brent MacGillivray
Feb 16, 20223 min read
Cuban Food & Culture
Cuba and Canada have a long standing relationship that has create an appreciation of both our countries. Canada is the number one...
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Brent MacGillivray
Feb 14, 20225 min read
“No man is lonely eating spaghetti; it requires so much attention.” ~ Unknown
Just the thought of pasta makes the mouth water! There are so many sizes, varieties, and sauces that it is challenging to choose only 6...
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Brent MacGillivray
Feb 4, 20221 min read
Don't like your Fortune? Make your own Cookie!
Still 11 days left in Chinese new Year, so I thought I would share something novel. A fortune cookie is a crisp and sugary cookie...
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Brent MacGillivray
Feb 1, 20222 min read
Ground Hog Day 2/2/2022
Happy Chinese New Year and Ground Hog Days Eve! let's consider this day a reset of sorts. We kind of started the new Year off on a sour...
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Brent MacGillivray
Jan 28, 20221 min read
Culinary Trends 2022
Here is what to look for in 2022. A few surprises, but a few strong trends that have topped the list in 2021/22. It's important for...
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Brent MacGillivray
Jan 19, 20223 min read
How to Read a Food Label, and Why it Matters.
Over the past few years we have seen some changes to the food labeling requirements for food. Additionally we now can see exactly what...
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Brent MacGillivray
Jan 14, 20222 min read
Creme Chantilly, or how to whip cream like a pro!
Today we are back in the Pastry kitchen for a short tutorial on Chantilly/whipped cream. The terms are synonymous, Chantilly simply...
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Brent MacGillivray
Jan 7, 20221 min read
Essentials of Pastry Part Deux, The Plate!
So here we are at the end of the week, once again incarcerated by Covid! Not such a bad thing, gives us time to brush up on those pastry...
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Brent MacGillivray
Dec 31, 20211 min read
The Essentials of Dessert Presentation
So, we have come this far. Are you ready to impress your friends for the 2021 New Years Eve celebrations? Today, we finish the plate! ...
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Brent MacGillivray
Dec 29, 20212 min read
Working with Recipes, the Essentials
So, before we get going with our first recipe...let's get a little plug in. All my recipes are in mastercook format, I strongly...
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Brent MacGillivray
Dec 28, 20212 min read
Essential Pastry & Baking Ingredients
So now that we have a reasonable set up for work, see yesterdays blog if you haven't! Today is all about ingredients and measurements. ...
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Brent MacGillivray
Dec 27, 20211 min read
The Essentials of Pastry & Baking
I'm taking a little step away from the usual, and spending the next few weeks talking about pastry fundamentals. So, sit back and enjoy...
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Brent MacGillivray
Dec 26, 20215 min read
How to Open a Successful Restaurant in 9 Steps.
Yeah, sorry I wish it was easy. If it was, everybody would be doing it right? Sometimes I think restaurant failures are linked to the...
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Brent MacGillivray
Dec 10, 20213 min read
What's eating Santa...or What's Santa eating?
So what does our symbol of joy and obesity really eat? Apart from the obvious milk and cookies, what really sustains him? Depending on...
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Brent MacGillivray
Dec 3, 20212 min read
The Social impact of Food Waste.
As we search for ways to improve the relationship that we all share with our planet, we must also take a good hard look at the...
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Brent MacGillivray
Nov 26, 20213 min read
Black Friday, Black Christmas?
I suppose todays blog is a bit of a parody. Don't worry, I wont make it to much of a horror story. I've been called Scrooge before,...
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Brent MacGillivray
Nov 25, 20213 min read
Food Cravings, Why Me?
Do you ever wonder where food cravings come from? You know, when you get that thought in your head for a greasy cheeseburger, fries and...
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