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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

December 4, 2024

One Way Street
One Way Street

Those in the retail food and restaurant industry follow many different paths when navigating their perceived road to success. These "streets" help define

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Yves Farges (QFG) [FARYVE]

January 19, 2021

A Restaurant: “That was great! I want to come back”
A Restaurant: “That was great! I want to come back”

I have visited thousands upon thousands of restaurants over the years. Both from the kitchen door as a sales rep for Qualifirst Foods and as a customer,

Tips for Restaurants

Yves Farges (QFG) [FARYVE]

January 15, 2021

Cocktails: Mandatory Creativity for Restaurants [Part 1]
Cocktails: Mandatory Creativity for Restaurants [Part 1]

Mad Men, the American period drama that debuted in 2007, was part of the cultural movement to revive the cocktail hour as an essential part of

Tips for BartendersTips for Restaurantsbartendingcocktail series

Yves Farges (QFG) [FARYVE]

January 12, 2021

Make your own Extraordinary Sandwiches
Make your own Extraordinary Sandwiches

To make great sandwiches, it is all about the bread, the mains, and the condiments. The corporate side of food has done everything possible to cheapen all

Tips for RestaurantsTips for Retailerscondiments

Yves Farges (QFG) [FARYVE]

January 8, 2021

Hearts of Palm “Pasta” with Two Pestos
Hearts of Palm “Pasta” with Two Pestos

Hearts of Palm "Pasta" with Two Pestos Hearts of palm make an excellent, Paleo-friendly pasta substitute and when tossed with fresh and bold

AmericanMainsVegandavidshealthy eatingpaleovegetablesvegetarian

Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

April 18, 2019

Seared Tenderloin with Sweet Potato, Barley and Lentil Pilaf and Pear Demi-Glace
Seared Tenderloin with Sweet Potato, Barley and Lentil Pilaf and Pear Demi-Glace

A delicious seared tenderloin recipe packed with healthy grains and vegetables, finished with a complementary pear demi-glaze. Ideal for an elegant dinner.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

November 12, 2018

Hoisin-Blackcurrant Glazed Chicken Recipe
Hoisin-Blackcurrant Glazed Chicken Recipe

This blackcurrant glazed chicken recipe is lip-smacking delicious and easy to prepare using a pure fruit puree.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

November 12, 2018

Ribs with Balsamic-Amarena Sauce Recipe
Ribs with Balsamic-Amarena Sauce Recipe

Delicious tart and fruity glaze perfect for pork ribs made from uniquely flavoured amarena wild cherries from Italy and balsamic vinegar.

AmericanMain CourseMainsentréefruitmeat

Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

July 24, 2018

Vegan Chickpea Fritter Recipe
Vegan Chickpea Fritter Recipe

Versatile, delicious and vegan. Depending on their size, they make a flavourful and filling vegan main course or a perfect bite size nibble.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

October 23, 2017

The Customer a Restaurant and Store Owner Need and Want…a fervent fan!
The Customer a Restaurant and Store Owner Need and Want…a fervent fan!

A fervent fan is the customer restaurant and store owners need and want. Today we explore how to earn them one ingredient at a time. Read on...

Tips for RestaurantsTips for Retailers

Yves Farges (QFG) [FARYVE]

October 5, 2017

Fennel-Lavender Knight Rice Recipe
Fennel-Lavender Knight Rice Recipe

Fennel seed and lavender are aromatic additions to this gorgeous rice. Knight rice is sometimes called purple rice for the colour it turns after cooking.

AmericanMainsRicegrainshealthy eatingvegetarian

Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

April 3, 2017

David’s Tomato Curry Sauce
David’s Tomato Curry Sauce

This quick tomato sauce with David's Bombay Curry is versatile and delicious simmered with vegetables, meat, fish, grains, beans or tofu.

IndianMainsdavids

Ray Martin (QFG) [marray]

March 14, 2017

David’s Peri Peri Sauce
David’s Peri Peri Sauce

The heat gets turned up when you add David’s Peri Peri Rub to this sauce made with charcoal-grilled vegetables. Ideal with roast chicken or grilled meat.

Mainsdavids

Ray Martin (QFG) [marray]

March 14, 2017

David’s Lemony Tzatziki
David’s Lemony Tzatziki

A fresh and simple sauce to serve with charcoal-grilled souvlaki, fish, and vegetables. David’s Mediterranean Rub adds extra flavour!

AmericanMainsdavids

Ray Martin (QFG) [marray]

March 14, 2017

Women & Cocktails: A Powerful Principle to Understand [Part 3]
Women & Cocktails: A Powerful Principle to Understand [Part 3]

My team asked that I write a post about women and cocktails, and I feel as if I have been handed a live grenade on a silver tray. Why you ask? There is

Tips for BartendersTips for Restaurantsbartendingcocktail series

Yves Farges (QFG) [FARYVE]

January 7, 2016

Cocktails: Ingredients meet Knowledge to Evoke Pleasure [Part 2]
Cocktails: Ingredients meet Knowledge to Evoke Pleasure [Part 2]

A meal cooked at home is quite different from a meal produced by a professional chef in a restaurant. This also holds true for cocktails as well. There is

Tips for BartendersTips for Restaurantsbartendingcocktail series

Yves Farges (QFG) [FARYVE]

December 29, 2015

Tips for Chefs on New Menu Creation
Tips for Chefs on New Menu Creation

Menu creation requires the respect and time it deserves because when art meets science, the wait is always worth the result.

Tips for ChefsTips for Restaurants

Yves Farges (QFG) [FARYVE]

September 14, 2015

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