Behind the Scenes: Top Chef Canada episode 1

In case you missed it, Cheftestant Rebekah Pearse has a new blog post with behind the scenes tidbits from episode 1 of Top Chef Canada. You can read Chef Pearse's blog here.

P.S. Our copy of Pearse's, Sweet Seasonal Desserts, arrived today. At first glance all we can say is WOW, this is an in-depth text on the art of pastry and sweets. We will be testing some of the recipes over the next few weeks - waistline permitting - as part of our TCC coverage so keep checking in.

Week in review: Montreal fares well and @ The Shorty awards

The Bitchin-Kitchen-Vixon versus the Lardo-Retardos

It has been a great week for Montreal food personalities. Chuck Hughes won on Iron Chef, Costas Piliadis', Las Vegas version of Milos is being called one of the best restos in Sin City,  Nadia G, of Bitchin-Kitchen fame and the Epic Meal Time crew have both been nominated for Shorty awards in the food category. The Shorty awards honour the best in Twitter and social media.

When we first started our blog we expressed our opinion about Epic Meal Time and their Jackass behavior but we have never written about Lovely Lady Miss G and since both are facing off at the Shorty awards allow us this moment to say why we are part of the Bitchin-Kitchen army.

First, she is is a social media maven, and inspiration to budders, who is active on all fronts with her website, Twitter and Facebook. If you are not a follower do yourself a favor because there is constant entertainment and content. Second, she is a Rock ‘n’ Roll Rockabilly Godesss that could kick Amy Winehouse’s ass in a street fight and still cook you pasta. Third, watching the sexy Kitchen Vixen makes us hungry, very hungry. If Elvis is still alive no doubt he watches and is very obsessed with our Miss G.

In case you need further convincing who would you rather have cook you dinner in your kitchen? The Epic Meal Time crew, who by the way look like West Island dudes still living at home with their parents, or the sexy Miss G? Better yet who do you want to eat dinner with? Nadia G, we love thee. Ciao Bella.


Vote for Nadia G here

Vancouver restaurant industry on bloggers

Recent article from straight.com

"Straight staffers called up over 100 restaurateurs, chefs, and floor managers and asked them for their customer-relations stories, some had a lot to say on bloggers and social media. 'The power they have on the Internet is amazing. They can ruin people’s livelihoods,' said Julio Gonzalez-Perini, owner and executive chef at Lupo Restaurant and Vinoteca. “They’re writing things on the Internet like they are all experts, and I find that 60 to 70 percent of the time, they are completely incorrect.”

I guess the customer is not always right if they have a blog. People have always told their friends if they have had a bad restaurant experience, or any customer service experience, the only difference now is that these comments can be published.

Link to full article

Burger Blog: Can't Beat the Meat

Since we love hamburgers we also love this blog. Can't Beat the Meat: A Burger Blog

Great site that highlights local regional burger stops.

Angry Birds Cake Pop Blog

Courtesy of  The Girl Who Ate Everything

Link to the recipe here...

P.S. We love the photos.