Matty On Matheson Food Company : »I See Everything as a Piece of me»
I love Matty Matheson. He is by far my favourite content creator. I have said it numerous times on air both on CBC and Radio-Canada, and I say it here again. He’s real, he’s raw and he’s…Matty. And he inspires me. You possibly know him too! From Munchies on Vice, his YouTube channel with 1.4 M […]
Chili Crisp with Chef Steven Wong
Chili crisp is a staple in many Asian households. It is an oil-based condiment with a devoted following. This became particularly evident when Momofuku, a restaurant group founded by Korean American chef David Chang, attempted to trademark the term «chili crunch.» I wrote this article in French explaining the situation. CHEF STEVEN WONG’S CHILI […]
The King of Chips is in Quebec City
No matter where you roam, a unique potato chip flavor awaits. Now, a Quebec City store is bringing the world’s salty sensations under one roof! Forget the greasy gas station bags and the neon-dusted variety packs. We’re talking fancy flavors, artisan ingredients and a whole lot of gourmet goodness. From fried egg to bubbly wine […]
A First Forum on Sustainable Farming in Quebec
The very first forum on sustainable farming was held in Quebec last month in order to address the current agriculture crisis and find ways to make farming more sustainable, or as my next guest would say more perennial. Stephanie Wang is the owner of Le Rizen farm in Frelishburg, in the Eastern Townships. She helped […]
Warming Waters Means Northern Shrimp Could Disappear
The waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence are changing. It’s a slow burn, not a sudden shock, but scientists have been tracking a gradual rise in temperature for years. Now, those rising temperatures are having a real impact on some of our favourite catches, including the beloved crevette nordique or northern shrimp, a staple […]
Croque Lupin: Exploring Lupins as a Sustainable Protein Source
Move over quinoa and kale, there’s a new ‘’superfood’’ in town! Meet Annie Demers, the woman behind Croque Lupin, a Quebec-based startup that’s turning lupins – yes, lupins! – into the protein powerhouse of the future. Croque Lupin’s snacks and toppings are not only delicious, but they’re also organic, high in protein and fiber, and […]
Could Milk Bags Disappear From the Market?
Nothing says Canada like milk in a bag! The format became popular in the 1970s, when Canada adopted the metric system. Many products were then sold by volume, like milk. Consumers in Western Canada turned to milk jugs, but the bag continued to reign supreme in Ontario, the Maritimes and Quebec. Now consumer habits have […]
Lore & Legends : One of Canada’s Most Decorated Distilleries
A local distillery in Levis has recently become one of the most decorated distilleries in Canada. Lore & Legends won seven medals at the Canadian Artisan Spirits Competition. Their Artemisia Absinthe took home the top prize, praised for its unique flavour profile. Lore & Legends also secured gold medals for their Amaro and Grande Menthe Boréale […]
Best Branding Award for Brasserie Dunham
Every Friday, I get to host Breakaway on CBC Radio One. It is broadcasted across Quebec. I started work as a journalist for CBC in 2012 and began hosting in 2016, the ultimate career goal I had set for myself and one that I am very proud of. Now, as a food columnist, I always […]
FOUDUCOCHON Plans Sausage Museum in Kamouraska
Kamouraska will be the home of Quebec’s first sausage museum. The projet is the brainchild of Nathalie Joanette, owner and master charcuterie maker behind FOUDUCOCHON located in Ste-Anne-de-La-Pocatière. The project aims to share with the public how artisanal dry sausage is made. Fouducochon has been making organic, lacto-fermented pork sausages by hand since 2005. Nathalie […]
