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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 BartendersTips for Retailersbartendingolives

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

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

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

Bayou Grain Medley Paella Recipe
Bayou Grain Medley Paella Recipe

A delicious paella that fuses Spanish and Asian flavours. Made with a nutritious blend of Louisiana popcorn rice, split peas, and millet.

MainRiceSpanishpoultry

Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

June 5, 2017

Chestnut Stuffing
Chestnut Stuffing

Chestnuts give this stuffing a unique flavour that's perfect for roast chicken or turkey or baked in muffin tins for vegetarians.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

November 30, 2016

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

Yo-Crisp Chicken Wings
Yo-Crisp Chicken Wings

Homemade crisp, golden chicken wings faster than take-out and served with a favourite condiment.

AmericanMainappetizerentréepoultry

Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

June 2, 2015

Greek Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Greek Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Hearty and healthy all-natural comfort food. A Greek-inspired family recipe packed full of veggies and wild rice.

GreekRiceSoupbest olive oilgrainshealthy eatingpoultrysoup

Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

December 5, 2014

Crockpot Hoisin Chicken
Crockpot Hoisin Chicken

Big on flavour, this make-ahead meal is perfect for a busy weeknight. Just add steamed rice and a vegetable and dinner is served.

ChineseMainentréepoultry

Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

October 5, 2014

Easy Chicken Risotto: Quality Comfort Food
Easy Chicken Risotto: Quality Comfort Food

There are few dishes as comforting or delicious as risotto, a rice dish cooked in hot flavourful liquid until it reaches a rich creamy consistency.

Mainentréeolive oilpoultryside

David Ort - STAFF [ORTDAV]

October 10, 2013

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