Archive for October, 2009

The eastern seaboard is experiencing a colder than usual fall. The climate is accelerating our consumption of big, bold, filling comfort foods. The province of Quebec, Canada is probably the world leader in developing comfort dishes. Hearty meat pies, pork offal, seafood terrines and coveted foie gras are provincial culinary treasures. Which brings us... »

We here in Canada celebrate Thanksgiving a full month ahead of the US holiday. Here is a great revelation we discovered this year. Instead of the traditional roast, fried or smoked turkey, try a beef tenderloin roast. There are many virtues to the substitution of the main thanksgiving protein. First and foremost is time.... »

In keeping with the changing of the seasons, we want to consume, and write about, more robust, filling and comforting fall dishes. And, what can be more comforting the chicken pot pie. Generally, a pot pie is made with a pastry dough, or puff pastry crust. We have re-engineered the crust to make a... »