I love meat that has been marinated or rubbed in coffee. It is surprising how well the meat and coffee notes blend together in perfect harmony. This has been a big food trend over the past couple years as shown on episodes of Top Chef, Paula Deen and so many more. The following recipe and [...]

By L.A.B. Restaurant, Toronto Braised Duck Legs: 4 duck legs, trimmed of excess fat  3 tablespoons canola oil  12 shallots, sliced  2 carrots, diced  2 bay leaves  1 bottle Coffee Porter  2 tsp Espresso beans  4 sprigs fresh thyme  Coarse salt  Cracked black pepper  2 cups brown chicken stock  Directions:  Season the duck pieces with [...]

Simple, sophisticated snacks and drinks for summer (ARA) – Summer is the season for entertaining, but there isn’t any reason you have to slave away in a hot kitchen in order to throw a sophisticated summer party. Opt for simplicity, sophistication and seasonality, and it will be easy to host smashing summer soirees with less [...]

Comforting Crockpot Meals Fit the Bill on Cold Nights (ARA) – Winter is here and nothing says comfort like coming in the door and smelling a delicious and nutritious dinner just a moment away. Crockpots, the wonderful invention of the late 1970s, make all that possible. First introduced by Rival under the trademarked name Crock-Pot, [...]