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Books To Cooks: “The Flavour Bible”

by admin 09.22.2008

Chef Glenys Morgan of Barbara-Jo’s Books to Cooks cannot wait to delve deeper into the flavours of Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg’s latest book The Flavor Bible (hardcover, $38.50). These authors of What to Drink with What You Eat, Becoming a Chef and Dining Out have completed another winning compilation in [...]

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From the Dept. Of Editorial Corrections

by admin 09.12.2008

A couple posts down (see here) I neglected to check who Edmonds and Nicolay had tied with in their win for Western Living’s Interior Designer of the Year accolade. I flippantly said that I didn’t care in my original post. To be honest, I really didn’t, and I admitted as much because I assumed – [...]

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Books To Cooks: “Garden Cookbook”

by admin 09.10.2008

Charlene Ainsworth of Barbara-Jo’s Books to Cooks last worked in an organic food shop, so Sarah Raven’s Garden Cookbook ($74.95) is a must-have for her bookshelf. Like a true gardener, Raven divides her recipes according to the seasons. March and April provide delicious recipes for cauliflower, rhubarb and spinach; May and June are the perfect [...]

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Books To Cooks: Ramsay’s “Fast Food”

by admin 08.23.2008

A smiling Gordon Ramsay on the cover is not the only reason Laura at Barbara-Jo’s Books To Cooks loves “Fast Food” (hard cover, $35.00). Creative recipes and unique photography are inspiration for any cook. This reference for quick and manageable recipes is great for these hot summer days. Refreshing Melon with Tequila & Lime or [...]

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Poll: Voya v. Lumiere

by admin 08.17.2008

Seeing how Voya chef Marc-Andre Choquette (interview) led Lumiere’s kitchen to such great heights for so long, I thought it might be interesting to put a new anticipatory poll in the field pitting his soon-to-open restaurant against the upcoming incarnation of his old restaurant.
Is the new Lumiere with Dale Mackay at the helm (with cross-continental [...]

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BC’s Culinary Capers Rocking In Beijing

by admin 08.12.2008

Culinary Capers in China

UDF member Jonathan Chovancek sent us this news clip from Beijing this morning. Wish I was there.

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Books To Cooks Recommends MEAT

by admin 08.12.2008

Berglind was raised on sheep head and pig tongue, so Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s The River Cottage Meat Book (hardcover, $45.95) spoke to her Icelandic tastebuds. The Meat Book houses old family favourites like roast lamb with anchovies, liver pâté, and cider-cured ham. For those who did not grow up with a butcher, Hugh opens his book [...]

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Are Times Tougher?

by admin 08.08.2008

A story in this morning’s Business Edge says times are tough for Canadian restaurateurs. It got me thinking – when have they not been tough?

Today, Bishop’s is a 45-seat fine-dining restaurant that has built a loyal following in its Kitsilano neighbourhood. Diners usually call a week or two in advance to see if they can [...]

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UD Case File #253-C: Fuel v. Alexandra Gill

by admin 08.03.2008

As noted in the post below, Globe restaurant critic Alexandra Gill was kicked out of Fuel Restaurant last night. The restaurant’s co-owner, Tom Doughty, has now provided something of an explanation:
We simply feel when Alex is writing, great food and service are completely overlooked while she searches for phantom sensationalism and opportunities for defamation. We [...]

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Chambar Shenanigans

by admin 07.31.2008

Some unsolicited weirdness in this morning’s mailbag:
“Once again Chambar is making headlines. This time not for its culinary art, impressive service or award winning cocktails but for a day of celebration in retro whites on bikes.”
Well known for their raucous annual staff parties, the crew at Chambar apparently went on a John McEnroe-esque rampage through [...]

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How Screwed Is Whistler This Week?

by admin 07.30.2008

I’ve just heard on the CBC news that the rock slide was worse that initially thought, and that the Sea to Sky will be closed for at least five days (according to Whistler’s mayor). If there are any Whistler restaurant folks out there, please fill us in on what that means for business in the [...]

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Books To Cooks: “Chocolate Epiphany”

by admin 07.30.2008

Barb is surrounded by chocolate lovers young and old and she automatically gravitates towards unique chocolate cookbooks. Chocolate Epiphany by Francois Payard ($35.00), former pastry chef to Daniel Boulud, gives a broad
range and variety of chocolate desserts from rich and sophisticated to hearty and homey.

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