The chill of an early May snowfall in Edmonton has not prevented me from cooking on my gas grill. Just like 43 percent of the 1009 consumers surveyed in this year’s Weber Canadian Grillwatch Survey, I choose to grill year round. I am proud to admit that I fall into the category of hardy Canadian grillers (32%) who brave the elements when the mercury drops below zero to fire up the old “Q” and rustle up a grilled meal. The “to grill” meal chosen by most of the survey’s respondents …

When you come to our house you get served beef.  This is pretty much a given.
This weekend we had my parents up for a casual Saturday dinner.  I try to theme dinners – this Saturday night was France.  I served Steak Frites.  The steaks were lovely perfectly portioned grilling medallions.  The frites were a combo of potatoes and sweet potatoes with my secret spice mix.  All accompanied by a baby romaine salad with a Caesar vinaigrette dressing.   For dessert, local Stein’s Dairy Vanilla ice cream with maple syrup and fresh …

Fire up your grill, May is National Barbecue Month!
If you haven’t already done so, the Victoria Day holiday is the unwritten season-opener for many backyard chefs. Around this time of the year, I look forward to receiving the latest Weber Canadian Grillwatch Survey results from fellow Cuisine Canada member and friend, Theresa Stahl, Director, Public Relations, Weber-Stephen Products Co., Canada. I was never a statistical whiz in university, but I can’t resist reading the mathematical research of others, especially when it pertains to food.
This year marks the 20th anniversary of …