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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.
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Category Archives: food
December 22, 2011
Mountain Rose Apples
This is a Mountain Rose apple and comes courtesy of Tyler Gray, founder of Mikuni Wild Harvest (and my neighbour). They come from the Hood Valley in Central Oregon and are grown only by a small number of orchards. As … Read More…
October 28, 2011
Espelette Peppers
Espelette peppers courtesy of Dana from Joy Road Catering. Thank you.
October 25, 2011
Meat Fest 3
Last week I had the great pleasure of attending Meat Fest 3 in Penticton. Spearheaded by my friend Stanley Zappa, it is a celebration of local agriculture, and, you guessed it, meat – specifically championing the use of secondary cuts … Read More…
September 27, 2011
Tasty Duck
I made some very tasty duck over the weekend for an event we catered and wanted to share the process. The idea was I wanted to do a simple smoked duck breast salad, with some frisee lettuce, roasted beets and … Read More…
June 25, 2011
Soul Food Happening Test Kitchen
I just made cornbread waffles. It is on the menu at our upcoming Soul Food Happening dinner on July 2nd and I wanted to give it a try to iron out some kinks. It will be the base for fried … Read More…
June 22, 2011
A Soul Food Happening
Butter On The Endive Event Alert! Hello People. You are all invited to attend a very special dinner we are holding this Saturday, July 2nd at a centrally-located secret spot. With the flavours of the New Orleans as the inspiration, … Read More…
June 22, 2011
Tortellini En Brodo
Tortellini en Brodo is one of those more than the sum of its parts kind of dishes. What it all boils down to (actually NEVER boil it!) is meat stuffed pasta in a rich mixed-meat broth. I’ve had various riffs … Read More…
April 18, 2011
Ramp Power
It was a long weekend of prepping and cooking for my guest cooking appearance at a secret lakeside supper put on by the good folks at Swallow Tail Canada. The location was a real stunner – think famous Canadian architect … Read More…
April 14, 2011
Swallow Tail Prep Session Log #2
Just received 5 dozen Beaufort oysters from HollieWood Oysters on the Island. They were delivered farm-direct by Greg, who along with his wife Hollie, own the company. I used to deal with him at Araxi, and always looked forward to … Read More…
April 14, 2011
Swallow Tail Prep Session Log #1
I am deep in the midst of an evening prep binge for the Swallow Tail secret lakeside supper I am cooking at this upcoming Saturday. With the evenings being the only time I can prep, I have had to be … Read More…