I was honored to be asked to judge the Garland Canada International Chef Challenge, one of … Trying to judge the best shellfish chefs in CanadaRead more
Making PEI mussels like the mussel master
As a native Belgian and as the man who launched mussel aquaculture on Prince Edward Island … Making PEI mussels like the mussel masterRead more
PEI folks give new meaning to foodies
I can’t say I’ve ever see an island where so many people make or gather or … PEI folks give new meaning to foodiesRead more
Fishermen feed the world (especially on PEI)
I met one of my heroes yesterday at the PEI International Shellfish Festival. I say “hero” … Fishermen feed the world (especially on PEI)Read more
Tasty start to PEI International Shellfish Festival
Mussels, oysters, or lobster? It’s hard to choose among them on Prince Edward Island, the small … Tasty start to PEI International Shellfish FestivalRead more
Watermelon gazpacho around the world
It’s finally watermelon season in our part of the world, which gives us an excuse to … Watermelon gazpacho around the worldRead more
Sea salt from Costa Brava brings home tastes of Spain
When we shop for groceries overseas, we like to bring home salt. We never realized how … Sea salt from Costa Brava brings home tastes of SpainRead more
Where to eat in Barcelona: Mercat Princesa
Tucked into an out-of-the-way corner of El Born in Barcelona, Mercat Princesa {www.mercatprincesa.com) is the food … Where to eat in Barcelona: Mercat PrincesaRead more
Tortilla española at both ends of the day
Few dishes are as versatile as the potato omelet served in Spain. Consisting of little but … Tortilla española at both ends of the dayRead more
Portugal: wines from the edge of Europe
Having just spent a week popping around some of the wine regions of Portugal, I’m struck … Portugal: wines from the edge of EuropeRead more