‘Canadian cuisine’ is hard to define. We often ask chefs what they think defines ‘Canadian food’ and of course, the answer varies. As Chef Adam Ryan says, “there is no right or wrong...
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Chef Jason Licker came from a family of “eaters” as he puts it. However, his interest in desserts was ironically sparked by Snackwells. A fat-free, low-sugar sandwich cookie that was marketed as a...
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Chef Jeremy Charles doesn’t strike me as someone who enjoys the limelight. He addresses Pay Chen, the host of tonight’s event at Toronto’s George Brown College, directly when she asks him questions. He...
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Ironically, Chef Rod Butters’ cooking career began with an injured arm. An excellent athlete, he was offered a baseball scholarship to Indiana State University, however his professional sports ambitions were cut short after...
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Ask anyone who has worked a kitchen job and they’ll most likely tell you the same thing; it’s not as glamorous as movies, TV, or social media makes it out to be. The...
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Chef Pierre A. Richard once had the opportunity to move and work in Calgary, but the East Coast was calling. He decided against the move, staying in Moncton. Chef Pierre is inspired by...
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Chef Valerie Jankovich grew up cooking with her grandmother, who was passionate about her garden of vegetables and fruit. She now brings this passion for locally-produced ingredients to her position at the University...
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Chef Craig Flinn tells me that pre culinary school, he was on track to become a geographer (spurred on by his love of cartography), so it only makes sense that as a chef,...
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Chef Andrew Dahl’s passion for cooking began at a young age while shadowing and observing his mother create delicious food in the kitchen. A talented home cook, he fondly remembers helping her prepare...
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When I arrived in Canada at the age of 26, I came with a strong drive and desire to succeed. Like many others, I immigrated for the opportunity at a better life. I...
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