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Aromatic Woods for Smoking Foods DIY Quality
Aromatic Woods for Smoking Foods DIY Quality

Summer is all around us. Foods get cooked outside, on a wide variety of grills, BBQ, and sometimes just toasted over an open fire. We all savour that

Tips for Chefs

Yves Farges (QFG) [FARYVE]

January 27, 2021

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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Tips for Chefs
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Yves Farges (QFG) [FARYVE]

January 19, 2021

What is Crunchtine?
What is Crunchtine?

Lawrence Tracey reached out on the Ask Yves page for the following question: What is Crunchtine? Even Google does not know about it. The Answer:

Tips for Chefs

Yves Farges (QFG) [FARYVE]

January 3, 2021

Discover Why Yuzu is the new favorite of Top Chefs?
Discover Why Yuzu is the new favorite of Top Chefs?

The exotic flavour of this tiny Japanese citrus fruit adds a welcome and potent zing to everything from dressing to desserts. What can you do with Yuzu?

Tips for Chefscitrusyuzu

Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

September 10, 2020

Should You Use Yuzu Pao or Yuzu Bang?
Should You Use Yuzu Pao or Yuzu Bang?

If you're wondering what's the difference between Yuzu Bang and Yuzu Pao and how to best use them, then this blog post is for you.

Tips for Chefsbartendingcitrus

Yves Farges (QFG) [FARYVE]

September 10, 2020

Gluten-Free Maple-Bacon Scones
Gluten-Free Maple-Bacon Scones

Bacon and maple sugar make these scones special. Expect a rush to the breakfast table.

AmericanBreakfastbreakfast

Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

September 22, 2019

Smoothie Bowl
Smoothie Bowl

There is no better way to start the day than with this vegan bowl packed with protein and nutrients from seeds, fruits, and vegetables.

BreakfastDrinksVeganbreakfasthealthy eatingsnack

Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

March 26, 2019

Pink Praline Roll Recipe
Pink Praline Roll Recipe

Pink pralines, naturally coloured sugar coated almonds from Lyon France, are a beautiful addition to this lovely rich yeast bread.

DessertFrenchPink Pralinebreakfastdessertnuts

Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

January 29, 2019

Guinette Cherry Galette Recipe
Guinette Cherry Galette Recipe

The taste of cherry harvest in a spectacular dessert. A unique twist on traditional cherry pie. Easily made into one large or four individual galettes.

DessertFrenchbreakbreakfastdessertfruitpastry

Deborah Reid [REIDEB]

May 17, 2018

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

Show Me … SHOYU: The Secret Life of Real Soy Sauce
Show Me … SHOYU: The Secret Life of Real Soy Sauce

Let's explore the world of Shoyu and also talk a little about Tamari. How is soy sauce made? and most importantly what makes a quality soy sauce?

Tips for Chefssoy sauce

Yves Farges (QFG) [FARYVE]

August 10, 2015

Pink Praline Brioche
Pink Praline Brioche

Pink Praline are from Lyon, France, where you will find its beautiful pink hue, studding everything from Brioche and financier to the tarte au praline rose.

DessertFrenchPink Pralinebreadbreakfastdessertfestivenuts

Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

January 15, 2015

Buttery Maple-Pecan Granola
Buttery Maple-Pecan Granola

It's time to ditch store-bought granola for this sweet, salty, buttery, nutty granola perfection.

AmericanBreakfastbreakfastextractsgrainshealthy eatingnuts

Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

December 4, 2014

Apple-Maple Granola Crisp
Apple-Maple Granola Crisp

A cold weather, crowd-pleasing dessert made with crisp apples sweetened with maple sugar and topped with a granola crumble.

AmericanDessertbreakfastdessertfruit

Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

December 4, 2014

The Turkey Gluten-Free Stuffing
The Turkey Gluten-Free Stuffing

Many thanksgiving gourmet secrets revealed: from how to keep the moisture in the meat, all the way to a time-tested 5 stars gluten free stuffing recipe.

Tips for Chefsgluten free

Yves Farges (QFG) [FARYVE]

November 27, 2014

The Best Gluten-Free Pancakes
The Best Gluten-Free Pancakes

No one will know that this classic buttermilk pancake is gluten-free.

AmericanBreakfastbreakfastgluten freehealthy eatingvegetarian

Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

September 11, 2014

Coconut Flour Pancakes
Coconut Flour Pancakes

Grain-free coconut flour pancakes are a healthy and delicious way to start the day. Pile on your favourite topping.

AmericanBreakfastbreakfastcoconut flourfruitgluten freehealthy eatingvegetarian

Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

July 29, 2014

“Game, Set … & Matcha!” Winning with Green Matcha Tea
“Game, Set … & Matcha!” Winning with Green Matcha Tea

The ingredient use of Matcha green tea powder has exploded these past few years, not surprising considering the river of health benefits it povides.

Tips for Chefs

Yves Farges (QFG) [FARYVE]

May 28, 2014

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