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Savvy Grapes and a Winterlude Winemakers’ Brunch
Published on 2012-02-09 22:07:32
Debbie Trenholm of Savvy Grapes hosted a Winterlude Winemakers' Brunch last weekend at the National Arts Centre. The brunch was catered by the team under Chef Michael Blackie of Le Café and included his famous General Blackie's Chicken. (According to FoodiePrints, "the crispy fried chicken is sauced with a mixture of hoisin and kecap manis".) And I want the recipe! :) Other brunch items included poached egg with English muffin and shaved black forest ham, scrambled eggs, bacon
Ottawa and Taffy on the Snow
Published on 2012-02-06 05:44:53
Taffy on the Snow is nature's best candy. Though I usually associate it as a sugar shack tradition, I was excited to see it offered at Ottawa's Winterlude. As part of our skate on the Rideau Canal Skateway, which is the world's largest skating rink, we stopped to indulge in this sweet treat. While talking to the taffy maker, I learned that in one week he has gone through 300 kg (over 600 pounds) of maple syrup! For the "snow", he grinds up bags of ice cubes. And each taffy pop costs $3. Th
Taste&Travel hooks up with Ferran Adrià!
Published on 2012-02-02 12:34:44
Taste&Travel will be at the Cancun Riviera Maya Wine & Food Festival March 15-18, 2012. Special guest will be Ferran Adrià, famous chef of El Bulli. Taste&Travel is the principal media partner for Canada for this event. The Cancun Riviera Maya Wine & Food Festival 2012 will host over 30 innovative events for lovers of food, music and culture. Here is just a sampling: • celebrity Chef and Winemaker Dinners (including a tribute dinner in honor of world-celebrated chef, Fer
