I remember cooking alongside my grandmother as a child and feeling very at home in the kitchen. She would cook soups from scratch and hand-make pierogies all afternoon. I apprenticed at The Old Prune with Chef Bryan Steele and over the past decade I have been the Head Chef at Pazzo Stratford, Mercer Hall and The Red Rabbit. In 2018 we opened Old Man & Son, a new place to eat breakfast in Stratford.
Chef Cameron Stauch (SCS Class of 1999) recommends this recipe as an intro to his book “Vegetarian Viet Nam”. It’s bursting with fresh herbal flavours, crunchy textures and a sweet chili dressing. Most of the ingredients can be found at major grocers (Vietnamese coriander may require a trip to Chinatown)…
Try this recipe from Chef Mike Booth, SCS Alumnus, SCS Instructor and Sous Chef at The Prune.
I was born in the Okanagan, and moved to Ontario at a fairly young age. I have great memories of my grandpa standing behind the grill on a hot summer day, surrounded by orchards and mountains. His favourite meal was a mixed grill…
Here’s a delicious dessert recipe from SCS Alumnus and one of this month’s Canadian Guest Chefs, Eric Robertson, of The Restaurant at Pearl Morissette. Perfect for that special Valentine…
Our 2019 International Chef in Residence Ryan Brown (Class of 2006) still uses this recipe from his SCS days!
Latkes (potato pancakes) are a delicious reminder of the Hanukkah story, and have origins in the eastern European countries of Germany, Austria, Russia and Poland as a peasant food. Potatoes were cheap, plentiful and easy to store, making them a staple and necessitating inventive potato recipes…
I have come to appreciate the role coffee can play as a partner at the table, not just in desserts or as an after-dinner beverage, mind you; the range of Revel’s meticulously sourced and roasted coffee beans work beautifully in the savoury kitchen, and can bring unexpected earthy, floral, and even fruity notes to the table…
I am originally from Montreal, but moved to Kingston to attend Queen’s University, where I studied Philosophy and Classics. I fell in love with the hospitality industry while I was still in school, and ultimately decided to pursue a career in the kitchen. A chance meeting with the then-Executive Director of SCS (KP!) while working in a restaurant owned by SCS Alumni (Olivea!) brought me to Stratford to study, and now Stratford is home…
Autumn is a very busy time for many people. For the Wet’suwet’en, it is a time to hunt, preserve, and prepare meats and vegetables for the winter season. It is also a time to come together to enjoy the abundance of fresh food and the generosity of the Creator. Thanksgiving has a similar sentiment. It is a time to gather with family, eat delicious food, and give thanks for the things that you are blessed to have in your life.
With this in mind, October’s recipe of the month is a Cranberry Sweet & Sour Goose Breast. It is a delicious addition to a Thanksgiving feast or can be served as a tasty main course on a crisp fall evening.
Peach season is upon us and why not take advantage while we can! This wonderful Crepe Cake with Peach and Apricot compote makes for a delicious Sunday Brunch item or a seasonal dessert. The combination of the delicious peaches and sweetness from the vanilla ice cream will have your guests in awe.
This Zucchini pasta is a nice alternative to a traditional pasta noodle. This dish is a light, fresh, and flavourful option for those hot summer nights. Serve as an appetizer, or add a light protein, like chicken or fish (shrimp would be a great choice!), and serve as a main.