http://www.forks.ca/ Copyright 2010 Tue, 02 Nov 2010 17:02:42 -0500 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=4.01 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss I confess that I'm mad about Hummus. I've tried just about every concoction and flavour invented, and I've yet to meet a Hummus I didn't like, and devour. Add in some fresh pita, tortilla chips or veggies and I'm in culinary snack heaven. Hummus may be a Middle Eastern http://www.forks.ca/making-hummus-is-recipe-for-fun-030401.php http://www.forks.ca/making-hummus-is-recipe-for-fun-030401.php Tue, 02 Nov 2010 17:02:42 -0500 Who doesn't love a nice, warm, crispy bowl of Mexican Tortilla Soup? Perhaps I'm being a tad over-zealous, but when colder weather arrives or a rainy day rolls in inevitably my palet starts craving for some tortilla soup. While it may seem like tortilla soup has been around forever, http://www.forks.ca/tortilla-soup-roundup-030281.php http://www.forks.ca/tortilla-soup-roundup-030281.php Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:22:03 -0500 U.S. President Barack Obama is in Ottawa enjoying a brief visit with our Prime Minister Stephen Harper. While Barack Obama will only spend about 6 hours in Canada before boarding Air Force One back to Washington D.C., he will make time to enjoy a decadent lunch at the Senate http://www.forks.ca/barack-obamas-canadian-lunch-menu-on-parliament-hill-in-ottawa-028770.php http://www.forks.ca/barack-obamas-canadian-lunch-menu-on-parliament-hill-in-ottawa-028770.php Thu, 19 Feb 2009 16:01:25 -0500 Shortly after Barack Obama was sworn-in as the 44th President of the United States, he and 200 guests including members of Congress, Supreme Court justices and Cabinet officials, made their way into the regal Statuary Hall of the Capitol for a culinary feast that would make the most discerning http://www.forks.ca/obamas-inauguration-luncheon-menu-and-recipes-028488.php http://www.forks.ca/obamas-inauguration-luncheon-menu-and-recipes-028488.php Wed, 21 Jan 2009 10:21:08 -0500 Perfect for those of us who like our eggs the way we like our T Shirts. Available for $24 at NixonNow. http://www.forks.ca/sunny-side-up-t-shirt-028431.php http://www.forks.ca/sunny-side-up-t-shirt-028431.php Thu, 15 Jan 2009 11:57:02 -0500 According to The New York Times, there is a new delicacy appearing on the menus of some of Britain's poshest eateries, and its one that may seem surprising to Western tourists. Yes, its squirrel meat. And not some fancy pedigreed European squirrel, mind you, but good, old-fashioned North American http://www.forks.ca/squirrel-the-other-white-meat-028341.php http://www.forks.ca/squirrel-the-other-white-meat-028341.php Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:48:50 -0500 Its back! Manhattan's Winter Restaurant Week is nearly upon us - scheduled for January 18 - 23, and again January 25 - 30. "Since 1992, the success of NYC Restaurant Week has only grown. It has expanded to include both lunch and dinner offerings—three-course, prix-fixe meals for $24.07 and http://www.forks.ca/reservations-now-available-for-nyc-winter-restaurant-week-028310.php http://www.forks.ca/reservations-now-available-for-nyc-winter-restaurant-week-028310.php Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:09:58 -0500 Newform is an Italian design company that has been turning heads with some sensational products. A perfect example of Newform's unique blend of style, simplicity and technology is this ElectronicMorpho sink from their Kitchen line of sinks. The water spout is suspended and flexible thanks to four 3/8" connection http://www.forks.ca/newforms-electronic-remotecontrolled-octopus-kitchen-sink-028221.php http://www.forks.ca/newforms-electronic-remotecontrolled-octopus-kitchen-sink-028221.php Mon, 29 Dec 2008 07:55:02 -0500 Whether you celebrate Hanukkah or not, December is undeniably *the* month for making latkes. There are no shortage of recipes for making latkes, but finding ones that are on the healthier side is not so easy given the fact that latkes need to be fried. On that note, I http://www.forks.ca/december-is-potato-latke-month-028161.php http://www.forks.ca/december-is-potato-latke-month-028161.php Mon, 22 Dec 2008 12:36:48 -0500 It's that time of year again, when everyone is scrambling around to find the perfect gift for friends and family. That leads to the inevitable question, what should you get the kitchen freak in your family? In this post we'll try and give you some thoughts to get the gift http://www.forks.ca/musthave-kitchen-gadgets-028012.php http://www.forks.ca/musthave-kitchen-gadgets-028012.php Mon, 15 Dec 2008 14:15:08 -0500 Well maybe 'stranded' is not the best word to describe the circumstances that celebrity chef Michael Smith has found himself in today. Michael Smith had just finished wrapping up filming of an episode for the Food Network in Northern Thailand when all of a sudden massive government protests and unrest http://www.forks.ca/canadian-celebrity-chef-michael-smith-stranded-in-thailand-while-filming-chef-abroad-027102.php http://www.forks.ca/canadian-celebrity-chef-michael-smith-stranded-in-thailand-while-filming-chef-abroad-027102.php Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:45:04 -0500 Buying Canadian food is a good thing, I think we all inherently know this to be true. It's good for our economy, good for our local food producers and good for the environment. But just how 'Canadian' is the food you really buy? You may be surprised to learn that http://www.forks.ca/food-origins-how-canadian-is-your-food-026814.php http://www.forks.ca/food-origins-how-canadian-is-your-food-026814.php Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:03:03 -0500 Photo taken from Starchefs.com So I've been working my ass off and it's been difficult getting a meal on the table let alone getting a blog post out about it. Kabocha is a type of Japanese winter squash with a deep green skin and white striations. It looks like http://www.forks.ca/moms-spicy-tortilla-kabocha-soup-recipe-026437.php http://www.forks.ca/moms-spicy-tortilla-kabocha-soup-recipe-026437.php Sun, 09 Nov 2008 20:13:22 -0500 I used to believe that when it comes to making a choice for a potluck, you don't make friends with salad. Until now... I may have perfected a new salad so wonderful, that even the most jaded carnivore will dive into my delicious creation. The secret ingredients are daikon http://www.forks.ca/daikon-salad-with-ume-boshi-dressing-024460.php http://www.forks.ca/daikon-salad-with-ume-boshi-dressing-024460.php Mon, 15 Sep 2008 09:16:05 -0500 Photo courtesy of Virtual Cancer Centre I know, I know. Kebabs are so first date. But my mom asked that I create a lamb kebab recipe for her and due to the fact that I put her through hell during my particularly existential years traipsing through Africa, I owe http://www.forks.ca/fig-and-lamb-kebabs-with-tzatziki-023339.php http://www.forks.ca/fig-and-lamb-kebabs-with-tzatziki-023339.php Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:30:56 -0500