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A dessert-themed challenge inspired by MasterChef champions Posted May 2, 2021 After the combination of a week off and what turned out to be a non-elimination challenge in the last episode left us in final five purgatory, I have a feeling we may see the first double elimination of the season tonight.  Beyond that prediction, a few themes that will be interesting to keep an eye on are whether or not Andrew can extend his impressive winning streak, if Christopher can continue to fly close...

With six cooks left standing and only four more episodes until the  MasterChef Canada: Back To Win finale, it still feels hard to single out any one of the remaining competitors as the sole favourite. Every person left in the competition has a great track record, so it will be interesting to see how things play out tonight. In today’s challenge, the chefs are being asked to replicate what Claudio describes as a luxurious seafood platter. On the particularly large demo platter, we see a se...

Breaking down this weeks Italian-themed episode of MasterChef Canada Posted March 14, 2021 After last week’s team challenge cliffhanger left us on the edge of our seats wondering who will be the next chef to exit the MasterChef Canada kitchen, we find out that for this week’s elimination challenge, the chefs are going to Italy.   Although it might feel like a step backward from previous challenges in terms of the chefs’ familiarity with the cuisine, no matter how much pasta the...

The second episode of MasterChef Canada: Back To Win opens up with the promise that this week, our competitors will be faced with “the toughest elimination challenge in MasterChef Canada history.”  Acknowledging that this series is known for its theatrical flare, I have a feeling it won’t be the last time we hear that statement this season. Following a brief reintroduction to the remaining home cooks, Michael Bonacini, right on cue, once again reminds the chefs that this year’s comp...

A shareable selection of delicious Thai fare from Vancouver’s Maenam restaurant Whether you like or not, Valentine’s Day is less than a week away. Although for some, the mere mention of the annual celebration itself may conjure up contention, for others it offers an excuse to celebrate love–whether romantic or platonic–through the shared experience of food and drink.  While there are a number of confectioners who have assembled deliciously eye-catching creations for the Valentine’s ...

NorthJersey.com A group of attorneys is demanding the release of federal immigration detainees held in New York and New Jersey, citing a memorandum issued by President Joe Biden’s administration that changed who should be considered a priority for detention and deportation.  The letter from Brooklyn Defender Services, the Legal Aid Society and the Bronx Defenders was sent Wednesday to Thomas Decker, director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcements district office in New York, and seeks ...

Attorneys demand release of ICE detainees in NJ and NY, citing Biden administration memo Replay Video UP NEXT A group of attorneys is demanding the release of federal immigration detainees held in New York and New Jersey, citing a memorandum issued by President Joe Biden’s administration that changed who should be considered a priority for detention and deportation.  The letter from Brooklyn Defender Services, the Legal Aid Society and the Bronx Defenders was sent Wednesday to Thomas Decker...

Here are five stories you might have missed in food news this week Posted January 23, 2021 With most of the Canadian restaurant community resting in pandemic purgatory, the majority of this week’s news stories seemingly shifted from a focus on COVID-19 to the future of Canadian culinary innovation.  In Ontario, two researchers from McMaster University claim to have cultivated a new synthetic meat that has more natural flavour and texture than other meat alternatives. Although the tech...

Today Windy. Cloudy skies will become partly cloudy after midnight. Slight chance of a rain shower. Low 31F. Winds WNW at 20 to 30 mph.. Tonight Windy. Cloudy skies will become partly cloudy after midnight. Slight chance of a rain shower. Low 31F. Winds WNW at 20 to 30 mph. Updated: March 28, 2021 @ 10:52 pm