Life as a chef
Over my 16-year career, I have fallen in love with being a chef over and over again 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
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
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
The 411 on Maple Syrup
Maple syrup season is upon us once again in eastern Canada. This exciting time of year brings us maple sap, which is turned into the… Read More
The World of Squash
The world of squash may seem overwhelming: What variety should I buy? How do I cut it? How do I cook it? How do I… Read More
Chef’s kickoff to a healthy and tasty 2016
Well, here I am at the beginning of this new year and I want things to change. Here is my plan. Read More
To Market, to Market
With many nods to Manitoba icons, Market Burger is likely to find a permanent home on Corydon Avenue Read More
Thanks for Celebrity Chef, Food Network
This feeds into one of the most common misconceptions about professional cooking. Read More
Be my Valentine? But can we split the check?
So if you must go out for dinner on Valentine’s Day, invite another couple to double date. Have fun. Drink. Get silly on bubbly. There is no rule that says romance has to be quiet and love has to be boring. Read More
In praise of the hot dog
So foodies, get off your high horse and allow yourself to enjoy the simple pleasures of a hot dog. Read More
How are your first few bites? #thisrestosucks
What I don’t get is why people feel free to say online what they are too timid to say in person. Read More
How I learned to stop devouring, and truly love my food
The time of plenty taught me to disrespect food: how turning to prairie-eating roots helped me change my tune Read More
Bacon shortage? What bacon shortage?
A journey into a chef's bacon-fuelled madness Read More