This meal was just constructed and subsequently devoured. I feel compelled to write about the experience while basking in the aftermath of its epic-ness. There’s nothing overly complicated about this food, it’s just simple and fucking tasty. In my opinion, that is the epitome of good food. The ingredients […]
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Buttermilk Panna Cotta with Honey Lemon Thyme Almonds and Pomegranate
I made this panna cotta to end an epic four course meal with wine pairings. For me, this was the highlight of the whole meal, and I’m not normally a dessert person! It’s a simple dessert, amplified by a few exotic ingredients. The thyme really works well, and […]

Steelhead Trout with Chanterelles
Early autumn is my favourite time of year. West swell begins to roll into the West Coast again, re-surging the various reef and point breaks back to life; the days are still reasonably long; amazing produce is abundant and inexpensive; and a plethora of delicious […]

Lemon Braised Fennel
Just a little Wednesday morning quickie. This is a super simple dish! Serve it as a perfect side, add it to a risotto for an incredible depth of flavour, or just eat it for an amplified fennel experience. I served it as a separate course […]

Sous Vide Lamb Belly with Mint and Pea Puree
This dish epitomizes spring on a plate. This was the intention prior to making lamb belly for the first time; I knew the flavour combinations I wanted to incorporate, I just didn’t know how to execute it. To see the ingredients come together so harmoniously after the creative process […]