Tag: #instafood

The Burnt Tongue

The Burnt Tongue

The Burnt Tongue is a cozy restaurant with a few locations in Hamilton, Ontario. The focus is on comfort food consisting of soups, burgers, salads, fries, and sandwiches. Hamilton is a sui generis city, called the Hammer by locals and Steel Town by outsiders. Hamilton 

Michelle Marshall: Chef listening to People’s Stories

Michelle Marshall: Chef listening to People’s Stories

I love listening to people’s stories especially over a great meal. To be honest for a long time I did not consider myself a chef. That is a title that others have given me for the work I have done.

Julia Palfrey: Milk & Honey

Julia Palfrey: Milk & Honey

Julia is the Pastry Chef at Eden at the Rimrock Resort in Banff Alberta Canada, 5 Diamond BCAA rating, one of three 5 diamond restaurants in Canada. She grew up in Victoria, British Columbia, and started cooking at 19 years old. She did a 4-year 

What to Look for in a Restaurant When You Go Out to Eat

What to Look for in a Restaurant When You Go Out to Eat

Janak Bhawnani, Vice President of Operations at Easton Group of Hotels talks about the hotel business and what to look for when you eat in a restaurant. Janak, whenever I ask you about the hotel business, you tell me you are in the business of 

Reasons to Have a Healthy Diet

Reasons to Have a Healthy Diet

A healthy lifestyle is vital for us and allows us to deal with the daily vicissitudes of life. A healthy lifestyle consists of exercising regularly, not eating junk and processed food or drinking too much pop, sleeping well, and making ethical decisions in your life. 

Congolese Food and Culture

Congolese Food and Culture

My first exposure to ‘African Food’ was in Dubai, when I would eat Egyptian food. During my honeymoon, I did a day trip to Morocco and experienced North African food. Over the last few years, I have eaten at a couple of Ethiopian restaurants in 

Cookilicious All the Way

Cookilicious All the Way

Have you ever wondered about the food you eat and where it comes from? Food gives us a glimpse of our traditions and culture. I remember seeing my maternal grandmother and aunt going to the market to pick up various fresh vegetables, fish, and meat. They 

Vegan in China

Vegan in China

I was a vegetarian until the age of 13. A few years of boarding school and then the hotel school really exposed me to many foods. There was not much variety offered in terms of vegetarian food. I tried many different kinds of food from 

Andrea Lagana: Cheesecake Queen

Andrea Lagana: Cheesecake Queen

Recently, I was a judge at the Pickering Buttertart Festival. As I was heading out, someone offered me a piece of cheesecake in a beautiful bag. The cheesecake was made by Hip Hip Gourmet. I got home and, after dinner, tasted the cheesecake along with 

Shagun Mehra: Trailblazer in the Kitchen

Shagun Mehra: Trailblazer in the Kitchen

I’m a hotelier’s daughter. I’m a 5th generation in the business of food. So, I guess it runs in my veins. I’m naturally drawn to it and I feel like ingredients and wine speak to me. The complexity intrigues me in the most natural ways