Many Canadians, and food lovers around the world, know Chef Michael Smith from his television shows on Food Network Canada; Chef Michael’s Kitchen, Chef at Home, and Chef Abroad. We’ve seen him as a judge on Chopped Canada and may…
In the food industry in Ottawa for more than 30 years, Jo-Ann Laverty is a woman of the kitchen with true grit. From her beginnings with the Emerald Bakery to her most recent venture (with partner Jennifer Heagle) the Red…
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…
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…
It all boils down to this. How much have you learned? How far have you come? Can you now step up and be confident enough, solid enough within yourself and the new knowledge imparted over the last ten weeks to…
Forgive my (uncharacteristic) brevity. Had a horrid weekend as I cram for finals for Basic Cuisine, plagued with self doubt, when a friend reminded me - "Gypsy, it's just cooking! Hell, you've done that DRUNK!" So true... so true. In fact,…