Amateur Food Photography

Food Photography, Instructions 101

I had lunch yesterday with about 10 local food blogers yesterday (future post to come) and one topic that came up was taking pictures of our food and the frustration that comes from it. Now we do not have food stylist folowing us in tow with a food photographer....

Venezuelan lunch at Tasabroso

Restaurant reviews

Ta Sabroso is a family owned café and before opening this place the owners were catering mainly for the Venezuelan community. This place was recommended by my Venezuelan friends. One of them introduced me to the owners The first time I went there, I was...

L’Avenue: a new BIG disappointment

Restaurant reviews

Last night I met up with a friend for dinner. Its an acquaintance that I never saw 1 on 1 before so I was very happy to get to know her better. We walked along Mont-Royal and she suggested l’Avenue. I was reticent because of a recent experience but agreed....

Kitchen and dining room staff

Instructions 101, Traditions

Here is a fun article I found on Wikipedia…if you want to brush up on your restaurant staff trivia: Larger restaurants and hotels in France employ extensive staff and are commonly referred to as either the kitchen brigade for the kitchen staff or dining room...

Something that makes you go Yumm

Food Trends & Gadgets

I tried a new product for lunch and I was dazzled. Its a President’s Choice product, bought at Provigo on special for $1.99. If you like quick lunch or dinner ideas then try the Chunk Light Tuna in Curry Coconut Cream Sauce I thought it was going to be...