Chef In The News
Tenth Edition, May 2008

Welcome to the tenth edition of “In the Kitchen”.  Spring is just starting, the tulips  are blooming and buds are just sprouting here in the Nation’s Capital.  After a near record snowfall this winter, I think we are all looking forward to a summer of great outdoor BBQs and trips to the cottage.  Happy Spring to all and may your summer be playful, not too rainy and filled with loads of memories and good food.

New BBQ Menus

Chef Tim has been working on some summer menus for this season and will be introducing a new wave of delicacies to dine on  this coming summer season.  Look for an email coming soon.

Something to tease your tastebuds with:

Mesculun Salad with Candied Pecans, Goat Cheese with an Orange Inspired Dressing

Smoked Black Pepper Encrusted Salmon with a Green Herbed Relish with Wild Rice Rissotto and Seasonal Vegetables

Balsamic Marinated Local Strawberries with Mint and Crème Fraiche

Tips of the Month

Fabulous Recipe Websites
Home of Recipes from Bon Appetit and Gourmet Magazines. www.epicurious.com

Recipes from all the shows on the Food Network
www.foodtv.ca

An awesome web site I came across when looking for new recipes
www.recipegoldmine.com

Interesting Wine Websites and Writers
Natalie Maclean – Award winning wine writer who shares her vast knowledge of wine.
www.nataliemaclean.com

Vintages – The premium selection of Wines and Spirits available at the LCBO
www.vintages,com

Wine Tidings Magazine – A Canadian Perspective on the World of Wine
www.tidingsmag.com

Extra Bits and Bites:

Reminder:
Chef Chez You can also help with all of your  holiday baking needs.  Let me “Make Your Kitchen a Bakery”

Catering for the cottage
Will you be traveling to the cottage this summer for an extended summer vacation?  Are you looking to relax and enjoy yourself?  Well Chef Tim can help by preparing meals and Hors D’oeuvres for you to erjoy at the cottage.  It will save you time and get give you the time to do the things you went up there to do.  The Chef will also travel to your location for parties and special events.

Call now to reserve Chef Tim today.
(613)736-5922

Food for thought:
According to Foodland Ontario, fresh Ontario Asparagus is at its peak during May and June, so buy local while you can.