Cookbook Awards – Events & Feedback
Several months ago I entered CWS in a few cookbook contests. They have proven to be great opportunities for learning and promotions. Cuisine Canada The Cuisine Canada Awards will take place the first...
View Article“Best Bites 2011″ Bravo!
On Sunday I spent the afternoon along side the best chefs, restaurants, wineries and breweries in the region. At the Cooking With Sin booth we were “doctoring” up pieces of cake at Best Bites 2011...
View ArticleFood & Drink Show 2012
This Friday at 7:00 pm I’ll be on the Cooking Stage at Kitchener’s Food & Drink Show. Joining me will be the most awesome Brian Witteveen, aka “Big Sid” owner of Brantford’s Strode’s BBQ &...
View ArticleFood & Drink Show 2012 Pics
Last weekend I was honoured to share the stage at Waterloo Region’s Food & Drink Show with Brian Witteveen “Big Sid” of Strode’s BBQ & Deli in Brantford. He’s a great guy! And he knows meat. We...
View ArticleBest Bites Promo on ‘daytime’
“The trouble with jogging is that the ice falls out of your glass.” ~ Martin Mull Today at noon I had great fun on Rogers TV promoting Cambridge Memorial Hospital’s Best Bites gourmet garden party...
View ArticleCheers to the New Look!
Raise a glass! Cooking With Sin has a whole new look! A BIG thank you to Chris Steingart at QT Web Designs for his help and brilliant expertise with this new theme! He took all my ideas and photos and...
View ArticleCheers to Best Bites 2012!
The tents are down, the chairs and tables stored and the grounds have been cleared. It has been a few weeks since we held our 6th annual Best Bites 2012 fundraiser and the great memories linger on. A...
View ArticleCWS and Natalie MacLean
Cooking With Sin got a really nice boost this week. Natalie MacLean, our extraordinary Canadian sommelier and wine writer, invited me to become a wine reviewer on her site and to post some of my...
View ArticleFlaming Cherries Jubilee
“Love must be as much a light as it is a flame.” H. D. Thoreau This past Saturday I shared Flaming Cherries Jubilee, a simplified version of “She’s a Trooper” Cherries Jubilee on the Cooking Stage at...
View ArticleSoup Sisters Soothe the Soul
“You can do almost anything with soup stock, it’s like a strong foundation. When you have the right foundation, everything tastes good.” ~ Martin Yan At any given time, Anselma House & Haven...
View ArticleThe Great Canadian Wine Match
This week was the launch of the premiere The Great Canadian Wine Match. The fun slogan is “Red, White and Truth North Food.” Please join in and vote. It is wine pairing in 6 different categories:...
View ArticleIt’s Almost Time for Best Bites, Taste of the Region again!
This will be my third year involved in our Best Bites, Taste of the Region fundraiser. It is very near and dear to my heart and I share some of that on my personal blog site CarlaJohnson.ca. If you...
View Article“At Home with Chef D” Rogers TV
“Instead of going out to dinner, buy good food. Cooking at home shows such affection. Make yourself feel good.” ~ Ina Garten Some of my favourite people are those who live spontaneously. Early on a...
View ArticleWorld Holiday Wine Match #WHWM Finalist!
Just a little surprised here! I found out my nomination of Kacaba Vineyards’ Meritage made it to the finals of Natalie MacLean’s “Joy to the World” Wine Match. #WHWM I would love it if you took a...
View ArticleElmira Maple Syrup Festival
2014 is the 50th anniversary of the Elmira Maple Syrup Festival here in Waterloo Region, Ontario. It is run by over 2,000 volunteers and over 70,000 visitors are expected this year to this one day...
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