The Merits of Apples, Hops & Cheese in Quebec
Just got back from a trip to Quebec where I entreated the locals to suffer my butchered French. They were very kind and only gagged me once. Highlight of the trip: A culinary focused jaunt from Montreal to Quebec City with my lovely Francophone buddies, Marco & Eliane. We tasted at every cider house and cheese shop that we could rustle up from Ile d’Orleans to Rougemont. Don’t know if you can find any of their cider or brandy out here, but Cidrerie Michel Jodoin is tha bomb. Their brandy was like boozy liquid gold. Best cheeses included; The hard to find…Le Bleu d’Elizabeth, Le Baluchon, L’anceire 3 year, Fritz Vielilli, Louis D’Or (bit like a nutty Gruyere) and a few you can get in Vancouver; Bleu Benedictine (made by monks), Savagine, find them at Benton Brothers. If you are…
July 7, 2011
Chef Montri’s back to feed us… lucky souls
Back from Thailand this month, Chef Montri has some new recipes up his sleave… email us to reserve a spot at his next 5 course dinner on July 29th at the secret supper club.Only 4 seats left BYOB as usual, beer lovers, this is the perfect menu for you!
July 7, 2011