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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
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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

Asparagus Sauce Recipe
Asparagus Sauce Recipe

Doubling the pleasure of asparagus, this smooth silky green sauce has a savoury umami flavour from nutritional yeast. It's also delicious on pasta or fish.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

September 10, 2020

Peppadew Pepper Salsa
Peppadew Pepper Salsa

A fresh and flavourful salsa recipe loaded with colourful peppers and just the right amount of spicy heat. Not just for chips.

AmericanAppetizerhealthy eatingsidespicyvegetarian

Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

August 16, 2018

Vegan Deep Fried Cauliflower Wings Recipe
Vegan Deep Fried Cauliflower Wings Recipe

A delicious, easy-to-prepare vegan appetizer of golden, crunchy morsels of fried cauliflower with a spicy dipping sauce. No meat in these wings!

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

July 24, 2018

Shaved Fennel, Guinette Cherries, and Arugula Salad Recipe
Shaved Fennel, Guinette Cherries, and Arugula Salad Recipe

Cherry flavour abounds in both the salad and vinaigrette. Perfect to start a meal or add slices of rosy grilled duck breast and turn it into a main course.

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Deborah Reid [REIDEB]

May 17, 2018

Blood Orange and Yuzu Juice Dressing
Blood Orange and Yuzu Juice Dressing

A dressing with fresh and exotic citrus flavour and a hint of sweetness that's delicious on bitter greens like arugula or watercress or on grain salads.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

March 5, 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

Quinoa Pad Thai Recipe
Quinoa Pad Thai Recipe

Quinoa and Yuzu Srirachi add delightful flavour and texture to this nutritious Pad Thai dish. A healthy way to add BIG flavour.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

May 23, 2017

Lemon, Turmeric and Ginger Knight Rice Recipe
Lemon, Turmeric and Ginger Knight Rice Recipe

Knight rice turns purple when cooked, creating a stunning presentation with a slightly sticky, chewy texture and an appealing nutty flavour.

IndianMainRicegrainshealthy eatingsidevegetarian

Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

April 3, 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

Yoshi Togarashi Risotto
Yoshi Togarashi Risotto

The best of two worlds in a bowl. A creamy risotto with the Japanese flavours of ginger, seaweed, tangerine peel and black sesame seeds.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

June 12, 2015

Warm Beluga Lentil and Sweet Potato Salad
Warm Beluga Lentil and Sweet Potato Salad

Sweet potato and black beluga lentils make a gorgeous composed salad that's perfect on its own for lunch or as a side for grilled chicken or barbecue ribs.

North AmericanSaladbest olive oildavidshealthy eatingnutssaladsalad dressingsidevegetarian

Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

March 11, 2015

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