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Classic | Carrot Nut Cake
Makes 1 large cake or 24 cupcakes. Ingredients 2 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder ¼ teaspoon nutmeg 2 teaspoons baking powder 1½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt (optional) 1cup chopped nuts (your choice) 2 cups white sugar 1 cup oil 4 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1- 250 ml can crushed pineapple (drained)…
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Classic | French Baguette
Makes 1 baguette Ingredients 160g flour (approximately 6 ounces) 1 pack of dry yeast 100 mL warm water one teaspoon of salt 1 whisked egg white (optional) Directions 1. Mix flour and yeast. Add the water and mix for one minute. Add the salt, and mix for another 15 minutes. 2. Put the dough in…
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Tasting Notes | Mala Ocean Tavern
[dmalbum path=”/wp-content/uploads/dm-albums/Mala Ocean Tavern/”/] The Restaurant Mark Ellman, originally from California, first opened Maui Tacos in the late 1990’s with great success. Describing his food as “just off the beaten path,” Ellman delights in “the pleasure of the customers. I love the industry and its characters.” Lisa Chappel, general manager at the restaurant, who has…
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Rod Lippold | Isn’t It Lovely
Hailing from British Columbia, where he studied at Okanagan University College, Lippold moved to Alberta in 1998. With stints at the University Club, Il Sogno, Mosaic and Capo, which he calls “one of the best experiences I’ve had”, Lippold was versed in Mediterranean cuisine. An asset which has served him well at Rasoi, “we’re Indian…
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Gems | Les Touilleurs
François Longpré and Sylvain Cote have created a mouth-watering mecca for cooking enthusiasts in Laurieur Ouest in Montreal. From kitchen tools (even those devoted exclusively to left handed cooks), tajines, pots, books, and even a cool porcelain water purifier made in Quebec. All cooking classes and events are displayed on an oversized chalkboard near the…
