Chef John Higgins, Director and Corporate Chef of George Brown Chef School in Toronto, did his country proud as he introduced guests at the Canada Day celebrations in Mumbai to a sampling of traditional Canadian delicacies. Chef Higgins, who was in India to work with George Brown’s newest international partner, the Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition in Mumbai was invited to help Consul Genera Gary Luton ensure that the Canadian High Commission’s Canada Day celebration offered an authentic “taste of Canada”.l... |
| CHECK THIS OUT | Ontario Gets Fresh with Funds | ||
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Ontario farmers have something new to celebrate this harvest season! A $12.5M investment in promoting consumption of locally grown and manufactured foods has recently been announced in the 2007 Provincial Budget. The funds are allocated to “Pick Ontario Freshness”, a new marketing strategy set to bolster local industry by increasing public awareness of the many benefits... more >> |
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| CHEF PROFILE | Chef Martin Picard | ||
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Staying deeply connected to food culture is integral to a chef’s life. Travel, eating and books professionally inspire and challenge. Outside of the comfort of the routine and familiar is a provocative place. I come to this having just returned from Montreal with the French Culinary Arts postgraduate students where we ate in a true Canadian gem of a restaurant, Au Pied De Cochon... more >> |
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| OUTSTANDING IN THEIR FIELD | Anita Stewart | ||
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Flavours of Canada © presents: The World’s Longest Barbecue ~ 2007 Saturday, August 4 @ 6 p.m. This is a call to action…an open invitation to all Canadians to head to their grills at 6 p.m. Saturday August 4, 2007 and create the largest food event in the nation’s history. We can make it a record... more >> |
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| BRIDGING THE GAP | ESL Culinary Operations and ESL Hospitality Operations Certificates | ||
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“We at George Brown Chef School understand that there is demand for skilled workers in hospitality and that this need is growing at a rapid rate.” Says Joe Baker, Program Manager, Continuing Education, George Brown Chef School. “These courses will focus on people who have the necessary skills and talent but due to language barriers are facing challenges...” more >> |
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| WHAT’S HAPPENING | Upcoming Events | ||
 Bracebridge Ribfest August 11 – 13 Anishnawbe Keeshigun Native Festival August 18 – 19 16th Annual Canadian Garlic Festival August 26 Heirloom Hurrah September 1 – 3 The Shores of Erie International Wine Festival September 6 – 9 Wonderbrunch and Cheese Exploration September 9more >> |
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