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Brent MacGillivray
Jul 5, 20231 min read
Ecuador, land of Chocolate
I'm on vacation, so to lazy to write. Here is a little introduction to Ecuadorian Chocolate and a photo expose over my last year...
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Brent MacGillivray
Jul 3, 20232 min read
The Art of Environmentally Conscious Chocolate and Pastry
We are all surrounded by the impacts of climate change. As pastry chefs, confectioners, bakers, makers and in general, celebrators of...
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Brent MacGillivray
Jun 26, 20232 min read
Summer Blog Vacation
The term summer vacation or summer break refers to a school break in the summer between school years and the break in the school academic...
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Brent MacGillivray
Jun 23, 20234 min read
Can Cuisine Sometimes be Art?
"Cooking is an art and patience a virtue... Careful shopping, fresh ingredients and an unhurried approach are nearly all you need. There...
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Brent MacGillivray
Jun 21, 20232 min read
Sustainability & The Global FootPrint
In common usage, climate change describes global warming—the ongoing increase in global average temperature—and its effects on Earth's...
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Brent MacGillivray
Jun 19, 20237 min read
Sustainable Restaurant Menus
Creating a sustainable restaurant menu is one of the best things you can do for the planet and for your bottom line. According to the...
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Brent MacGillivray
Jun 16, 20232 min read
Is Culinary School Necessary for a Chef?
Everyone knows culinary schools are expensive—especially if you want to go to top ones like the Culinary Institute of Vancouver or...
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Brent MacGillivray
Jun 14, 20239 min read
Chowder and it's Iterations.
Chowder is a thick soup prepared with milk or cream, a roux, and seafood or vegetables. Oyster crackers or saltines may accompany...
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Brent MacGillivray
Jun 12, 20233 min read
Fair well to Nova Scotia, Hello Newfoundland!
Nova Scotia (/ˌnoʊvə ˈskoʊʃə/ NOH-və SKOH-shə; French: Nouvelle-Écosse; Scottish Gaelic: Alba Nuadh) is one of the thirteen provinces and...
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Brent MacGillivray
Jun 9, 20231 min read
Foods you should be Eating
THE BENEFITS OF EATING HEALTHY May help you live longer Keeps skin, teeth, and eyes healthy Supports muscles Boosts immunity Strengthens...
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Brent MacGillivray
Jun 7, 20231 min read
Culinary Fundamentals
Dinner Thyme is proud to announce our first phase of in person culinary workshops. Basic Culinary Foundations will include, but not...
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Brent MacGillivray
Jun 5, 20232 min read
Everything but the Kitchen Sink!
There are three basic things you need to inventory on a regular basis: your freezer, your fridge, and your pantry. But there are lots of...
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Brent MacGillivray
Jun 2, 20233 min read
BUTTER
Butter from Europe (and specifically from France) has a reputation for quality that drives many chefs to purchase it. But what does...
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Brent MacGillivray
May 31, 20234 min read
Spring Bounty at the Market
Asparagus, peas, lettuce, broccoli, cherries, and soon strawberries, that's pretty much were we are. If you are lucky enough to have a...
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Brent MacGillivray
May 29, 20231 min read
Asparagus
Asparagus, or garden asparagus, folk name sparrow grass, scientific name Asparagus officinalis, is a perennial flowering plant species in...
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Brent MacGillivray
May 26, 20235 min read
Wedding Cakes
In early 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic forced desperate couples to cancel, postpone or alter their wedding cake orders. Now, over two years...
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Brent MacGillivray
May 24, 20233 min read
The Immigrant Song, if you please Chef...
Immigrants are an example of resilience, motivation and ambition. Here are a few immigrant chefs who have majorly contributed to the...
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Brent MacGillivray
May 22, 20231 min read
Happy Victoria Day, What's up with That?
Victoria Day (French: Fête de la Reine, lit.'Celebration of the Queen') is a federal Canadian public holiday celebrated on the last...
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Brent MacGillivray
May 22, 20233 min read
Chocolate in the Raw
The popularity of higher percentage chocolates has been increasing for decades. With the rise of bean-to-bar and single-origin movements,...
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