Though Chef Paul Rogalski grew up in Calgary, he spent summers in Durham, Ontario with his Ukrainian grandparents. It was there that he grew to appreciate good food. His grandmother would grow fresh...
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Chef Andrea Carlson of Burdock & Co in Vancouver, British Columbia equates the local terroir to ‘unique moments in the season’. These moments are fleeting, but they’re rooted (pun intended) in nature, and...
READ MOREThis Saturday, August 3rd is #FoodDayCanada and we’re excited to help spread the word! Food Day Canada was started 16 years ago by Anita Stewart, a culinary author and food advocate, with the...
READ MOREChef 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...
READ MOREChef 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...
READ MOREChef 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,...
READ MOREChef 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...
READ MOREAs an entry-level home cook, I can appreciate a Michelin-starred chef’s cookbook, but I will never ever cook from one. I may purchase it to look at the pictures, but I can guarantee...
READ MOREJordan’s first interaction with cooking came at the age of 7. He remembers his teacher assigning a rather interesting project; to make something by himself, present his creation to an audience, and describe...
READ MOREEven if you’re unfamiliar with the name Kurt Zdesar, you’re probably familiar with his work. Restaurateur Extraordinaire Kurt Zdesar is the heart and brain behind internationally recognized restaurants brands such as Nobu, Ping...
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