Life as a chef
Over my 16-year career, I have fallen in love with being a chef over and over again Read More
From Seed to Market, Part 3: The Progress
Visit number three to my favourite little farm, Hearts and Roots, was incredible. Read More
Recipe: Apple BBQ Sauce
Summer is here and the BBQs are fired up all over Manitoba. Join in the grilling fun and try this simple homemade BBQ sauce recipe.… Read More
Adventures in strawberry picking
Picking berries has made me, once again, appreciate all the edible things that our province has to offer in the summertime. Read More
Chef Melissa Hryb’s Top 12 Food & Drink Activities in Manitoba this Summer
Let's celebrate some of the amazing things that summertime in Manitoba brings. Read More
From Seed to Market, Part 2: The Process
Justin Girard and Britt Embry radiated passion, enthusiasm and excitement on my first visit to their farm. It was enjoyable to see absolutely nothing changed on my following visit. Read More
All about asparagus
This plant is remarkable as it produces asparagus year after year. Its bright green colour is a great addition to any menu and its amazing crisp texture and fresh mild flavour are a true treat. Read More
Did you know? (The Wild Rice Edition)
This product is unique, has great texture and flavour, and most importantly is produced locally. Read More
From Seed to Market, Part 1: Meet the farmers
Meet Justin Girard and Britt Embry, both are 31 years old and have great enthusiasm for what they do. Farming is their passion, organic vegetable… Read More
Fresh Tomato Lime Salsa Recipe
The first long weekend of the summer is just around the corner. No matter what the weather brings, sit back, relax and unwind with this… Read More
The Bad Review
First, I need to start by saying, and I cannot make this clear enough, I am not perfect and my team is not perfect. We… Read More
Chef Tips 101: Balancing the dish
Do you ever have moments where you ask yourself, how can I make this taste better? As a chef, I constantly get this question. Whether… Read More
For the Love of Bacon!
Bacon…need I say more? I can probably stop writing right now and most of you would be satisfied with that one simple word…bacon! It is… Read More
Butternut Squash, cranberry and white chocolate muffins
If you like squash, you will love these muffins! Try out something new instead of your same old boring muffin recipe. It is quick and… Read More
What’s In a Name?
Ever wonder why desserts have a specific name? We prepare and eat these items on a regular basis and most likely do not know the… Read More
Chef Tips 101: Decorating Easter eggs without chemicals
I love decorating Easter eggs! Maybe it is my Ukrainian heritage, but every year I am itching to decorate eggs and be creative with it.… Read More