Hello Tasters! I was so surprised and touched that Patricia and James Smith gifted some honey to me from her very own beehive in her backyard located in a village called “Garden of Eden”. Her husband is the beekeeper. She is an incredible dietitian who worked and grew the profession in the Yukon for many…
Hello Tasters! Hope you celebrated Canada’s 150th big birthday whether something quiet or out with a bang! Hopefully many saw some fireworks and spent time with loved ones! I really did like this article, acknowledging the controversy of celebrating Canada’s 150th, but also the hope that we can ideally continue to celebrate together our diversity. For…
Hello Tasters! June 30th was the official launch day of OUR food adventure! What a great small gathering among friends and a few new people as well. Many were a part of my experience at St. Francis Xavier University while studying a Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition – although there were a few people…
I am super excited to invite those available to the official launch in the Nicholson tower lounge at 1pm, Friday June 30th at St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, NS. It means a lot to me as I have fond memories of learning about food and people from everyone around me: the town of 5000 people…
Hi Everyone! I am very excited to announce – WE finally get to embark on a Cross-Canada Food Road Trip! The launch date will be late June/early July. There are still a few details to be sorted (and not much time) so this is where I am asking for YOUR help. For many who know…
Hi Everyone! – A quick side note – I do have an exciting announcement coming soon – hopefully next Friday if all goes well – but let’s just say I AM VERY EXCITED! And can’t wait for YOU to get involved 🙂 This is my first post about exploring food. I love exploring new recipes. I…
I was lucky enough to visit the little tiny Antigonish, Nova Scotia chocolate factory and store, Peace by Chocolate, owned by the Hadhads, who started out as Syrian refugees in early 2016 and are now running a profitable business. They even sent support to the Fort McMurray fire refugees and efforts. And goodness, is that…
And the winners for the BCPMA and BC Chefs Association 18th Healthy Chef Competition are below (if you haven’t already looked it up 🙂 ) See my previous post to see all of entries! This year, I was fortunate to be a media judge! I definitely stuck to my health bias and emphasized dishes with half…
I’m very excited to be blogging about the BCPMA and BC Chefs Association Healthy Chef Competition! As I wrote about previously, it is a wonderful gala that supports charities including a scholarship for chefs and the heart and stroke foundation. Plus it is incredible food for a lot of people – cooked by a LOT of chefs. Below…
Hello Tasters! I wanted to let you know about a cool event coming up! The BC Produce Marketing Association (BCPMA) and the BC Chefs Association co-hosts the Annual Healthy Chef Competition & Gala (#bchc17). The event supports several charities along with a scholarship for chefs. Chefs can sign up to compete here. Tickets for the event…