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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

December 4, 2024

Olives: The Spheres of Hospitality
Olives: The Spheres of Hospitality

Olives have been part of man's progress for millennia.Alexander conquered most of the known world with olives close at hand and the Roman Empire certainly

Tips for Bartenders
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olives

Yves Farges (QFG) [FARYVE]

January 29, 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

Tips for ChefsTips for RestaurantsTips for Retailers

Yves Farges (QFG) [FARYVE]

January 19, 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.

AmericanMainMain CourseMainsbest olive oilentréefruitgluten freegrainshealthy eatingmeat

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.

AsianMainMain CourseMainsentréefruitmeatpoultry

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.

MainsVeganappetizerentréegluten freehealthy eatingvegetarian

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

Butcher Shop Environment Series: Becoming the destination [Part 1]
Butcher Shop Environment Series: Becoming the destination [Part 1]

How does a Butcher Shop compete, surrounded by chain supermarket meat counters and price discounters? Read on to find out.

Tips for Retailersbutcher shop

Yves Farges (QFG) [FARYVE]

December 3, 2015

The Tale of Strawberry Jam
The Tale of Strawberry Jam

Specialty jams used to be a welcome addition to a food retailer's offering. This is no longer the case.Specialty stores are renting incubator kitchens

Tips for Retailers

Yves Farges (QFG) [FARYVE]

November 5, 2015

“GRAB n GO” to build your Traffic & Store Loyalty
“GRAB n GO” to build your Traffic & Store Loyalty

Give your customers value and address their Grab n Go needs, they'll return

Tips for Retailers

Yves Farges (QFG) [FARYVE]

September 24, 2015

Mixed Greens, Rice, Beans and Pasta
Mixed Greens, Rice, Beans and Pasta

To make great salads, it is all about the base (legumes, rice, quinoa, pasta) side notes, and dressing. Corporations do everything possible to maximize

Tips for RestaurantsTips for Retailerssalad dressing

Yves Farges (QFG) [FARYVE]

September 9, 2015

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