Chefs are moving beyond the restaurant kitchen to create their own lines of food products and in some cases, even their own retail stores. [Globe and Mail]
We shall call it "a cup of Peg". Margaret Atwood has her own blend of fair-trade organic coffee, available at Balzac's with a portion of the profits going to bird sanctuaries. [Toronto Life: The Dish]
Ian Brown hits Saskatchewan for a Chinese breakfast with Lutherans. [Globe and Mail]
A reminder about the Slow Food-inspired Italian dinner series at George that happens on the last Friday of every month. Next month's menu (August 27th) looks mighty fine. [Slow Food Toronto]
More on the issue of energy drinks, proper nutritional labelling and advertising the products to kids. [National Post]
The buzz about Origin died pretty fast after the place opened, but the food is looking better than ever. Maybe worth another visit some time soon. [Food and Co.]
Apparently we're not tired of cooking shows or Gordon Ramsay just yet. Enter MasterChef where amateur cooks face off. Oh... goodie. [National Post]
The Oliver & Bonacini group have issued a press release about the restaurants in the new Bell Lightbox. Between this info and the conversation I had with Chef Jason Bangerter last week, it sounds like the two restaurants are going to be quite amazing. [Oliver & Bonacini Blog]
Pulled pork in the slow cooker? It can be done. [Well Preserved]
In the summertime, you can't beat beans. [National Post: The Appetizer]
And in food for thought - dog-friendly pubs and restaurants, food-themed books for kids, and Jamie Oliver hosts a dinner time 30-minute meal show. [Save Your Fork]
