Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD] Canada’s 11 Best Valentine's Day Gifts (2021) Valentine's dessert before the main course? Do something special for your partner this Valentine’s Day. Skip the Hallmark card and the heart-shaped box of chocolates. Give them something unique and pe...
Yves Farges (QFG) [FARYVE] Olives: The Spheres of Hospitality Olives have been part of man's progress for millenia. Alexander conquered most of the known world with olives close at hand and the Roman Empire certainly spread the olive tree deep into it’s empire... bartending olives Tips for Bartenders Tips for Retailers
Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD] Citric Acid: The All Purpose Tool You Need It may be hard to believe, but citric acid is probably one of the most important and versatile products to have in your home. If you don’t know what citric acid is, you’ve come to the right place. Cit...
Yves Farges (QFG) [FARYVE] Aromatic Woods for Smoking Foods DIY Quality Summer is all around us. Foods get cooked outside, on a wide variety grills, BBQ, and sometimes just toasted over an open fire. We all savour that woodsy taste and smell of food that has had a close ... Tips for Chefs
Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD] Matcha Green Tea Benefits 5 Health Benefits of Matcha Green Tea Green tea is brewed and consumed all over the world because of its remarkable health benefits. But what about matcha green tea? Matcha is essentially another vari...
Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD] Orange bitters: Stay on top of the Cocktail Renaissance If you were able sit down with Mark Twain, Rudyard Kipling or H.G. Wells during the late 19th century and order a dry martini, you would have received a drink that was about equal parts gin and dry ve... bartending bittered sling bitters cocktails extracts
Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD] Stuck at Home? Make All-Natural Soap Now is the time to save money, stay home, take on hobbies and find new ways of passing time. How about making your own 100% natural homemade soap? Soap is an essential everyday-use item as it fights a...
Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD] Making Homemade Milk Alternatives A large portion of people are moving away from dairy milk to non-dairy milk for various reasons, including the taste, cost, and nutritional and health benefits. Many dairy-free milks are amazing in pr...
Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD] Culinary Therapy: It Does Exist! Baking has always been a beneficial form of therapy for many home cooks and chefs. So why not cooking? Let’s call it culinary therapy. Spending time in the kitchen prepping vegetables, meats and vario...
Yves Farges (QFG) [FARYVE] One Way Street Those in the retail food and restaurant industry follow many different paths when navigating their perceived road to success. These"streets" help define their mission and ultimately guide the way they... Tips for Chefs Tips for Restaurants Tips for Retailers
Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD] Superfoods – They Really are Worthy of this Distinction ** What is all the fuss? ** Although the definition of a superfood; "a nutrient-rich food considered to be especially beneficial for health and well-being" is not a scientific one, with quantifiable ... beans grains nuts olive oil
Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD] Multi Use Spices Multi-Use Spices: Use Them in Your Sweet & Savory Dishes There are numerous spices that can be used in both savory and sweet dishes. From warm gingerbread spice and aromatic allspice to spicy-sweet ca...
