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CHEF'S TABLE: Grilling, barbecue aren't the same thing

CHEF'S TABLE: Grilling, barbecue aren't the same thing

'From Texas to the Carolinas to Tennessee, barbecue is in the blood. Just don’t invite them for a barbecue and serve up the hot dogs,' says food columnist
CHEF'S TABLE: Aspiring chefs bear down, put skills to the test

CHEF'S TABLE: Aspiring chefs bear down, put skills to the test

Georgian College hosted annual qualifier for upcoming Skills Ontario competition; 'Each year I’m amazed at the young cooks and the skills and passion they bring to the table,' says food columnist
CHEF'S TABLE: Maple syrup has 'special place in my heart'

CHEF'S TABLE: Maple syrup has 'special place in my heart'

'Maple syrup is something that I think we can all get behind as a Canadian icon,' says food columnist
CHEF'S TABLE: Hot chili fills the void after long winter

CHEF'S TABLE: Hot chili fills the void after long winter

102 Barrie Air Cadet Squadron hosting chili cook-off next weekend at the Army Navy Air Force (ANAF) Club on Morrow Road
CHEF'S TABLE: 'Human connection' just got a little cheesy

CHEF'S TABLE: 'Human connection' just got a little cheesy

After Georgian College hospitality team's night out on the town, food columnist says 'workplace bonds make a real difference'
CHEF'S TABLE: Creating the perfect menu for all generations

CHEF'S TABLE: Creating the perfect menu for all generations

No matter what age group you belong to, 'I cannot think of a better way to feel connected to others than sharing a meal around a table,' says food columnist
CHEF'S TABLE: Craving pizza dates back to the womb

CHEF'S TABLE: Craving pizza dates back to the womb

'Even before I was born, I had a connection to pizza. My mom had told me of the intense craving for that ooey-gooey mozzarella and salty pepperoni I made her endure,' writes food columnist
CHEF'S TABLE: 'Perfect storm' brews up soaring food costs

CHEF'S TABLE: 'Perfect storm' brews up soaring food costs

Pandemic, Russia-Ukraine war, tariffs among factors that have led to 'increases in food prices across the board,' says columnist
CHEF'S TABLE: Holiday festivities on target

CHEF'S TABLE: Holiday festivities on target

Food columnist and his family blow off some steam with axe-throwing in Barrie before heading downtown for some Mexican cuisine
CHEF'S TABLE: Cookie exchange becomes festive tradition

CHEF'S TABLE: Cookie exchange becomes festive tradition

Food columnist and his daughter share popular family recipe