Behind the Scenes at Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa – with student Firoz Thanawalla
The Halls of Butter – Part Deux
In the quiet of the holiday season, amid much celebrating, on a clear night there was a whisper on the wind. A soft voice, that beckoned me back to the Halls of Butter. “There's so much more to learn...” it…
Behind the Scenes at Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa – with student Edmund Ashitei
… In conversation with Chef Christopher Price
Food Gypsy TV has Arrived!
Le Cordon Bleu, Graduation Round 1
On December 17, 2010 we gathered in Ottawa's National Arts Centre as one, student body. We were fewer than when we began three months ago - wiser for the experience and slightly thicker around the middle. As valedictorian Ashely Ndamvo put…
Le Cordon Bleu, Week IX – Members Only
Le Cordon Bleu, Week VII – In the heat
“If you can’t stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen.” ~ Harry S. Truman No question that enrolling in Le Cordon Bleu is among the most challenging and rewarding things I’ve ever done. Past the halfway point there is no…
Le Cordon Bleu, Week VI – Crackin’ the Books
Le Cordon Bleu Week V – Le Petit Canard
There are few things more intoxicating than the smell of butter. Melting, sizzling, baking, butter has been my great love for many years, along with its companion... cream they simply make life worth living. That is, until you are introduced…
Le Cordon Bleu Weeks III & IV – Technically Speaking
“We don’t teach you recipes, we teach you techniques.” – Chef Gilles, Instructor, Le Cordon Bleu. So, down to brass tacks. It’s lovely to go off on a soliloquy of foodie swooning... warm buttery walls and mystical moments in the…