Pumpkin Risotto with Bacon
For those who live in/around Toronto and you’re familiar with the local food scene, you’d have to be living under a rock if you haven’t heard of Chef Mark McEwan. He was the youngest executive Chef at the Sutton Place Hotel, his company runs a series of upscale restaurants, a gourmet supermarket, catering services and […]
Rice Pilaf with Greek Saffron
One of the world’s most expensive spices is saffron. Although many countries produce it, it is pricey due to the manual labour needed. In Greece, saffron (Krokos Kozanis) is cultivated in the Kozani region (northern Greece). Each summer, crocus is planted and then the stamen is hand picked each autumn and then meticulously dried. About […]
Stovetop Rice
How to make a batch of stove top rice.