When popular musicians are interviewed, an invariable question is “Who were your influences?” Both the Beatles and the Rolling Stones named Delta Blues legends like Howling Wolf and Muddy Waters as their early influences. One of Elton John’s namesakes was the legendary Long John Baldry. Positive influences can inspire and philosophically change attitudes and perceptions [...]
So what does it take to be a good cook? A mastery of cookery basics, an educated palate, product knowledge, creativity and innovation all come to mind. A combination of old-school classical cookery and modern cooking’s emerging technologies create a new measure of success. Efficiency, environment and economy are all incorporated into modern cuisine. In [...]
There was magic in the air when an enthusiastic group of curious foragers gathered at NAIT to participate in Alberta Wild Mushrooms: From Field to Plate, a new course offered through NAIT’s Continuing Education. The course started with an interesting and humorous presentation on the identification of edible (and not-so-edible) wild mushrooms led by Martin [...]