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We were delighted to have Owen and his team conceptualize and create an amazing evening and dining experience for us and our friends. He has a great light touch to his dishes with extraordinary results. The service was perfect and helped create a truly memorable evening.
— Sven and Juliette Freybe | Clients
Author Archives: Owen Lightly
April 15, 2012
Chef In Residence Art Showing
photo: David Zilber During the days of May 2-6, come upstairs from Le Marché St. George with a coffee or pastry in hand, hang out with the chefs while they prep for service and view the curated art showing in … Read More…
April 5, 2012
Chef In Residence: A Collaborative Food Project
Butter on the Endive Pops-Up Butter on the Endive is gearing up for another great event. This time we will be taking over the beautiful space above Le Marché St. George from May 3-6 to hold 3 consecutive 5-course dinners, … Read More…
March 11, 2012
Nettles
Nettles are here so spring can’t be far behind. My sister brought some tender young shoots over from Gabriola this weekend and they made there way onto pizza yesterday and into a fritatta this morning. I’ve never gone searching for … Read More…
March 9, 2012
It’s A Cook-Off!
I challenged a colleague to a cook-off today. One hour to make one dish with mussels or clams as the main ingredient. An impartial judge would then taste the two dishes and makes a decision. Sounds like fun, right? I … Read More…
March 6, 2012
Intense Old School Tuna Fishing
Check out this mesmerizing video of Tuna fisherman in the 50′s? 60′s? I’ve been trying to find the source, but there doesn’t seem to be any information on it. My best guess is somewhere in the Pacific………Any guesses people? Thanks … Read More…
March 3, 2012
Save Food From The Fridge
Last night Naomi showed me the site Shaping Traditional Oral Knowledge and I think it is brilliant. Designer Jihyun Ryou has created a project that highlights traditional food storage methods with an aim to reduce energy and waste. She has … Read More…
February 29, 2012
Inside the mind of chef sean brock
Interesting look into the kitchen notebooks of Sean Brock, chef of McCrady’s and Husk in Charleston, North Carolina.
February 23, 2012
Required Reading
You can easily get lost on the internet, and I often do. Here’s what we’re reading at the Butter on the Endive office this week: An interview with Chef David Kinch of Manresa on Eater.com. Hat tip to Jake for … Read More…