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Category: Our Columns
Papaya, fruit of a large plant
The papaya tree, like the banana tree and coconut tree, is not actually a tree in the botanical sense of the word. It’s more of a giant plant with a soft and hollow trunk that grows rapidly to a height of 8-10 m and survives for about 25 years. The fruit grows directly on the […]
Extending the olive branch
Mediterranean people have been using olive oil in their salty and sweet foods for almost 5,000 years. Over the past 10 years, olive oil has become a superstar on the world stage. This has to do with two things: Health benefits Great taste In fact, of all the vegetable oils, this one contains the maximum […]
Pineapple – another discovery by Columbus?
Tasty and refreshing, pineapple is not exactly a fruit; it is more of an inflorescence, or a multitude of berries (the ‘eyes’ of the pineapple) that are formed after the fusion of flowers on the spikes. The scientific name of the pineapple, ananas, originates from the Tupi-Guarani (an indigenous language in Brazil) word naná naná, […]
Cock-a-Leekie soup
Originally published in the Journal de Montréal on October 20, 2007. «Cock-a-Leekie» is a traditional Scottish soup that Queen Mary Stuart was apparently very fond of, in the 16th century. It gets its name from the custom of serving a stew of chicken broth and leeks to spectators, following a cockfight.
Quinoa, a true pearl
Quinoa, which originated in South America, is the seed of a leafy plant that’s related to spinach. It can substitute rice and most grains in side dishes, salads, soups, and even in puddings. It has a slightly crunchy texture, and it tastes similar to couscous.
Soup’s on!
This post is dedicated to my friend and great supporter Kim Fraser, former radio host at CJAD800am. She is the one who recognized my talent at making tasty soups and crowned me “Queen of Soups”. Making soup is very easy. The simplest soup can be made by throwing in all the left over vegetables from […]
Succulent Lasagna
Originally published in the Journal de Montréal on November 25, 2006. Lasagna, one of the most classic pasta dishes of Italian cuisine, has become a favourite home-cooked meal in Canada. Easy to prepare and inexpensive, the charm and flavours of this comfort food are irresistible!
Brussels sprout: a healthy partner
This member of the cruciferous family is the leader of cancer preventing vegetables and is also an excellent source of vitamins. Developed in Belgium during the 16th century, its plant is cultivated vertically, resulting in an excellent yield per square metre.
Mediterranean diet on the World Heritage list
UNESCO representatives are currently gathered in Nairobi (Kenya) to evaluate 51 cultural candidacies, in order to confer the ‘Intangible Heritage of Humanity’ status upon the chosen one.
Blue as a potato
Originally published in the Journal de Montréal on November 18, 2006. Yep, amidst the hundreds of potato varieties that are cultivated for human consumption, there is even one that is blue!
World Diabetes Day
Originally published in the Journal de Montréal on November 13, 2010. Tomorrow is World Diabetes Day (14th November) and its aim is to inform and sensitize the population about what has become a real pandemic: 285 million people around the world suffer from this disease. Canada has 2 million diabetics, although one third of them […]
Ardent Mustard
Mustard is derived from the Latin term «mustum ardens», meaning «burning must», and it refers to the fact that in the Middle Ages, this condiment was prepared by grinding mustard seeds with unfermented grape juice (or must) to bring out its flavour and pungent aroma.
