April 2012
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Local. Ethical. Humble. [Seed to Sausage + Steak...
If you’re from anywhere near Ottawa to Kingston, perhaps extending as far as the GTA, you’re no doubt familiar with the name Seed to Sausage. From humble beginnings and with a passion to create something that showcased his love of food, Michael McKenzie began selling his exquisite salumi under the name Seed to Sausage. “Local. Ethical. Humble.”, as their logo states, is...
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365 Days of Dining [Shrimp, Radish and Asparagus...
And now for the news I’ve been holding back from all of you, my darling friends, peers and readers, for over a week of agonizing solo-excitement. [Photo courtesy of 365 Days of Dining website] About a month or so back, I applied for Tourism Richmond’s 365 Days of Dining while thinking to myself, “You’re not going to get it. But maybe you will get it. But probably not. But...
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Life. And Brownies. [Pretzel & Peanut Crusted...
Life. Isn’t it odd? In a beautiful, bewildering, can’t-seem-to-wrap-your-head-around-it, how did I get here sort of way. The idea that one single day can bring about so many exciting opportunities, so many changes, exchanges, smiles, frustrations and successes never ceases to amaze me. Life is absurdly fascinating. I woke this morning feeling the same as always; tired, unmotivated...
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The Business of Success [Lemon-Scallion White Bean...
How is success calculated? Is fame the ultimate goal? Is it financial reward that must be received before you can say you’re successful at your craft of choice? Or is it simply being happy with ones work that denotes success?
These are the questions I’ve been asking myself recently. My time has been spent brooding endlessly over which path I will travel in these next few years, and...
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Eat with Your Hands [Michoacan-style Carnitas with...
It’s infrequent that I wax poetic about meat. Save for Mr. GL’s dad’s BBQ Teriyaki t-bones and every so often, a good braised piece of meat, I eat a mostly vegetarian diet. It’s not by choice, but more out of convenience, I find. Today, however, I come here with one thing on my mind. Carnitas. Meltingly tender, slightly tangy,...
