“The first rule of “jerk” is that it is not a seasoning but rather a method of cooking. These were the words of Virginia Burke, a proud Jamaican and the author of "Eat Caribbean", one of the most comprehensive cookbooks ever written on Jamaican “cookery”. Gremolata spends some time learning the history of jerk with Virginia, sharing her secret recipe for Jerk Seasoning, and listening to stories about her old pal, the legendary Bob Marley.   Read More...

No, you are not drunk, that is how the bottle is supposed to look.  This affordable French wine (retailing for under $12.00 in most markets) is known for its unique artisan bottle.  It pours a medium ruby color and produces aromas of blackberries and mild spice.  The fruit follows through onto the palate where it is supported by more mild spice.  It is a medium bodied wine suitable for cheese plates...   Read More...

Spring is in the air and that means running sap. And what could be better than the first harvest of the year - fresh maple syrup. One of the largest and most unique events is “Maple in the County” located in Prince Edward County. It attracts more than 6,000 visitors and locals to experience everything "maple", as County Girl Cynthia Peters reports..   Read More...

March is when Canadians get spirited with “green drinks”, slowly start to come out of hiding, and embrace all that is fun about good food and drink. Here is our summary of some great classes, dinners, parties, and festivals in Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary and Vancouver this month.   Read More...

Gremolata's Dean Tudor made this one of his March 2010 picks!

This is another sign of celebrity sighting in the book cases. It is not enough that celebrity cooks are producing books at an alarming rate. They must also be titled with the...   Read More...

Scotch Bonnet peppers are a type of pepper grown in the Caribbean, particularly Jamaica.  They are a member of the habanero family and come in many different colors from green to pumpkin orange.  In Jamaica, they are a staple of "jerk" cuisine.  Jerk seasoning principally relies upon two items: allspice which in Jamaica they refer to as "pimento" and Scotch bonnet peppers. Scotch Bonnet Peppers are considered...   Read More...

If a capital of the foodie universe was to be crowned, San Francisco would probably be in the Top 5 running, if not selected as hands-down winner. Here, the focus is almost always on the local and seasonal. Every major chef is either a friend or student of the school of Alice Waters, and the food artisans are perfecting their craft to levels never before seen.   Read More...