COOKING WITH SAFFRON AT THE MACCHI RESIDENCE

Here we are, Wednesday morning, and today is "the Macchi family recipe day".
Being the procrastinator that I am I decided yesterday was the day that I will make my famous Swedish “Saffrans Bullar” (Saffron buns) to share with all of you. I went through millions (close to) of recipes and finally found one that I [...]

TIPS AND TRICKS ON HOW TO USE SAFFRON

The quality of any spice is usually something that is very difficult for the end consumer to determine. I will do my best to try to give you some valuable tips and tricks to keep in mind when you are purchasing your saffron
So let’s start with this….
How to know a better quality saffron and why [...]

GIVEAWAY: WIN A 5 COURSE TASTING MENU FOR TWO AT BRONTë RESTAURANT

I am so excited that Brontë has decided to give me another prize to give away on my blog!
The Prize:
A FIVE COURSE TASTING MENU FOR TWO AT FIVE STAR RESTAURANT BRONTË
So Easy to Participate:
You just have to tell me in the comment section below which is your favorite restaurant in Montreal. You can share with [...]

DID YOU KNOW THIS ABOUT SAFFRON?

After having spent a great weekend with my family, I am so excited that it’s finally Monday and I can share this week’s product with you!
Say hello to the royalty of spices: SAFFRON or as many others say “The Gold” of spices.
Since Saffron is an ancient, respectable and world spread spice, I felt a lot [...]

RESTAURANT BICE’S CREATION WITH MACCHI’S TRUFFLED DWARF PEACHES

CARPACCIO MANZO
Thank you Bice Restaurant and Chef John Zoumis for this beautiful light meal: the Carpaccio Manzo garnished with Truffled Dwarf Peaches.
Ingredients:

Pepper crusted tenderloin
Truffled lemon emulsion
Baby arugula
Shaved radishes
Shaved truffled peaches
Parmesan shavings
French shallot rings

What could be better than a fresh carpaccio for this hot season, I might go try it there this week!