Tag: thoughts

Welcome Back Post: Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder

Welcome Back Post: Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder

Hello? Is… is anyone there? I know it’s been quite some time… but I’m still here! A lot has happened since last I blew the dust off this little online sounding board, and I’m finally here to share it with all of you. Where to 

Placeholder Update: Almost Married Edition! Support Local Restaurants

Placeholder Update: Almost Married Edition! Support Local Restaurants

Gah! Has it really been over a month since I posted anything here? Readers (if any of you are still out there), I am so sorry. Life, you know? I’ve been busy with work, taking care of the house and pets and, of course, planning 

A Brief Update About A Busy Former Chef

A Brief Update About A Busy Former Chef

Hello all! Been a while, I know. Things have been busy over here at the Berman-Resnick homestead. Plus, that heatwave, am I right? Bleech. Due to the oppressive heat, we haven’t been doing too much cooking around here lately. If you’re looking for some low-heat 

Where Does The Time Go?

Where Does The Time Go?

I’m still here! Really, honestly! I know it’s been two weeks since last I posted anything. I’m truly sorry for how wonky the update schedule has been lately. There’s a lot going on right now, some of it good, some less so. Life has a 

More Than Restaurants, Please Support Local Producers

More Than Restaurants, Please Support Local Producers

Hey y’all. Just another quick rant today about the state of affairs these days. Back to fun recipe posts soon, I promise. What I want to address today are all the fine local producers and purveyors that can get lost in the shuffle at the 

My Two Cents About Food Writing & Blogging

My Two Cents About Food Writing & Blogging

Howdy, dear readers. I realized today that it’s coming up on a year since I’ve started to make food writing my career. It’s been crazy, for so many reasons. I’ve been working hard and I’ve learnt everything I can along the way. I think my 

Mental Health Monday: Chanukkah Gratitude Edition

Mental Health Monday: Chanukkah Gratitude Edition

Happy Monday, friends and neighbors. And a Chappy Chanukkah to those celebrating it. It’s certainly been a while since I’ve done one of these MHM posts, but it seemed like a good time, so here we are. It’s been a difficult year for everyone. I 

I’ve Lost Respect For Danny Meyer

I’ve Lost Respect For Danny Meyer

So, just a quick post today. Just some thoughts rolling around in my head. Is it cooking focused? No. Is it restaurant focused? Kind of? Do you know who Danny Meyer is? He’s the owner of multiple prominent restaurants in the States and around the 

A Few Thoughts On Culinary Credentials

A Few Thoughts On Culinary Credentials

Hello again! Another week in absentia from me when it comes to posting, I apologize. It’s been busy. I had some health stuff to take care of. I’m trying to be more active as an admin on the Food and Beverage Industry Ottawa Facebook group. 

The Upsides of Being A Chef

The Upsides of Being A Chef

Hey! I’m here! I’m not dead! Sorry about the absence, everyone. I should have said something before I left. I took some away-from-the-internet time to get some things done around the house, have a lovely birthday with Liz and retreat up to a cottage in