Christmas Baking
It's the sweetest time of year! The holidays are a time for tradition and for many home cooks, that includes certain classic desserts....
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Brent MacGillivray
Dec 15, 20234 min read
Christmas Dinner around the World
Though Christmas may be celebrated differently around the globe, there’s one festive tradition that is shared the world over – dinner. Be...
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Brent MacGillivray
Dec 13, 20234 min read
Countdown to Christmas
Christmas Day is a holiday in many, but not all, countries. Many homes have Christmas trees and other decorations in the weeks leading to...
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Brent MacGillivray
Dec 11, 20232 min read
How to Make a Yule Log (Buche de Noel)
A Yule log or bûche de Noël is a traditional Christmas cake, often served as a dessert near Christmas, especially in France, Belgium,...
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Brent MacGillivray
Dec 8, 20232 min read
Introducing Dinner Thyme's New Chef, Mariana Casas Cortazar
Dinner Thyme is excited to introduce Mariana as our new Executive Chef for Dinner Thyme onsite events & private catering. Let's learn...
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Brent MacGillivray
Dec 6, 20232 min read
Menus
A menu is a list of dishes to be served at a meal. Menus have been around in Europe since the 18th century. There is a special need for...
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Brent MacGillivray
Dec 4, 20233 min read
Top 6 Cuisines In the World. In my Opinion.
This list of course is my personal opinion, yours may differ. That's the beauty of food, it comes down to what you love the most. I...
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Brent MacGillivray
Dec 1, 20236 min read
Introduction to Total Product Utilization in the Home Kitchen.
Part of being a great cook is inspired. By what you might say? It's not my first post along these lines. In these times of crazy...
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Brent MacGillivray
Nov 29, 20233 min read
Food Inflation Solutions
Food, clothing, and shelter generally top the list of basic human needs. Shopping discount, instead of a designer, generally takes care...
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Brent MacGillivray
Nov 27, 20233 min read
Menu Progression, a Symphony of Flavours.
Full course meals are celebrated in various cultures, each with a distinct array of food and traditions. These meals have a fascinating...
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Brent MacGillivray
Nov 24, 20233 min read
How not to Die "Deux"
This thread picks up from part one, there may be a part three as well. It's an important topic, this how not to die thing. As a chef I...
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Brent MacGillivray
Nov 22, 20233 min read
Ma Cuisine "Auguste Escoffier"
The French are often criticized for believing there cuisine is the be all and end all in terms of gastronomy. Although not true, we do...
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Brent MacGillivray
Nov 20, 20233 min read
Holiday Treats
I'm reminded this time of year of my teaching years in the pastry lab at Canadore College. Usually at this time of year, approaching the...
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Brent MacGillivray
Nov 17, 20234 min read
Holiday Entertaining
Holidays and family gatherings can be an opportunity to spend quality time with family, appreciate our blessings and celebrate life....
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Brent MacGillivray
Nov 8, 20232 min read
Sharing Food as an Expression of Love.
Over 25 years ago, Dr. Gary Chapman penned the infamous New York Times bestseller “The 5 Love Languages.” It was a revolutionary concept...
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Brent MacGillivray
Nov 6, 20234 min read
Travel for Leisure & Business
Professionals today are leveraging the same cloud-based technology they used to work remotely during the pandemic to allow them to work...
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Brent MacGillivray
Oct 27, 20233 min read
Pot Luck
A potluck is a communal gathering where each guest or group contributes a different, often homemade, dish of food to be shared. The word...
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Brent MacGillivray
Oct 25, 20234 min read
Food Service Training
The restaurant industry is facing one of its biggest challenges yet: staffing. Turnover has always been a challenge for restaurants, but...
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Brent MacGillivray
Oct 23, 20232 min read
Restaurant Dessert Presentations
Chefs labor over their food for countless hours to create a moment of pleasure for their guests. Plate presentation is the final step...
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Brent MacGillivray
Oct 20, 20232 min read
Sushi& Friends
Have you ever looked at a menu at a Japanese restaurant and wondered what to order? One of the biggest misconceptions is with sushi. It’s...
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