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A sweet Spring. (@sidewalkcitizen caramel/chocolate cheesecake, dulce de leche, flash candied citrus peel and wheel.) #ChefApprenticeLife #yycfood #yyc #yyceats #yycliving #evliving #spring #beautifulcuisines #chefsroll #chefslife #chefstalk #fbcigers #foodshot #foodstarz #foodstagram #GardeManger #Gastronomy #instachef #instafood #truecooks #gastropostYYC #huffposttaste #theartofplating #dessert (at charbar)
Goofing off with my @masterchefcda Season 1 fam, @tammarabehl and @foodbybram. It's been years since I've seen anyone from my season outside of Alberta, and #MasterchefCanada was for the longest time not something I felt comfortable talking about. But now at this point in my career, with good friends like this, I feel more open. I may not have come in where I want to on the show, but I am on the right path to where I want to be. Now that's a prize I could use! #ChefApprenticeLife #yycfood #yyceats #yycliving #yyc #evliving #chefsroll #chefslife #chefstalk #fbcigers #foodshot #foodstarz #foodstagram #instachef #instafood #truecooks (at charbar)
@sidewalkcitizen Almond chocolate cake. Orange suprême, Dulce de leche, Maldon salt, almonds. #ChefApprenticeLife #Theartofplating #dailycatch #seafood #tuna #albacore #rare #yycfood #yyc #yyceats #yycliving #evliving #spring #beautifulcuisines #chefsroll #chefslife #chefstalk #fbcigers #foodshot #foodstarz #foodstagram #GardeManger #Gastronomy #instachef #instafood #truecooks #gastropostYYC #huffposttaste #TeamEatOUT (at charbar)
Spaghettini alla cacio e pepe; a Roman classic made by a #ModernCantonese cook. I recently had it when eating dinner with @unusualzen at @Tenfoothenry a few weeks back, and fell in love. I didn't have pecorino on hand, but had a hard cheese on hand. Let's just say the Sichuan peppercorns helped, the cheese...yeah, not so much. It's not @KenjiLopezAlt-level perfection, but at 2:15am #LateNightEats it wasn't bad. (P.S. The garlic toast is optional.) . #ChefApprenticeLife #CucinaRomana #pasta #CucinaItaliana #yycfood #yyc #yyceats #yycliving #cacioepepe #ChefApprenticeAtHome #chefslife #chefstalk #fbcigers #foodshot #foodstarz #foodstagram #Gastronomy #instachef #instafood #truecooks #theartofplating #huffposttaste #chefsofinstagram #staffcanteen
Finally have a #ChefApprenticesDayOff, and having worked thru #FathersDay I decided to treat dad to a home made #Thai feast. This was my first attempt at building a charcoal fire. (working at @charbar_yyc means I learn from some of the best broiler cooks in #YYC) was actually not as hard as I thought -- controlling the temperature, well, next slide. #ChefApprenticeLife #ChefApprenticeAtHome #charcoal #fire #yyc #yycliving #yycfood #AsianStyle #ThaiFood #beautifulcuisines #chefsroll #chefslife #chefstalk #fbcigers #foodshot #foodstarz #foodstagram #Gastronomy #instachef #instafood #truecooks #huffposttaste #chefsofinstagram #gastropostYYC
"No, Mr. Gai Yang, I expect you to roast." This was my first attempt at making a Thai style charcoal roast chicken. Apparently it's so popular in Bangkok and other Thai cities you can throw a chicken bone at any direction and you'd hit a Gai yang joint. #ChefApprenticeLife #ChefApprenticeAtHome #charcoal #fire #yyc #yycliving #yycfood #AsianStyle #ThaiFood #grill #BBQ #beautifulcuisines #chefsroll #chefslife #chefstalk #fbcigers #foodshot #foodstarz #foodstagram #Gastronomy #instachef #instafood #truecooks #huffposttaste #chefsofinstagram #gastropostYYC
But of course, what's a roast chicken dinner without a salad? And since I went #Thai, I continued the theme with a cool, tart & refreshing som tum (green papaya salad.) My mom isn't a spice water so I kept the spicy peanuts and the dried chilies on the side...plus loads of holy basil & cherry tomatoes with dried shrimp on top. Served with piping hot coconut-lemongrass rice, and it could be a meal unto itself without the chicken. And you know what? My dad loved it. Score!! #ChefApprenticeLife #ChefApprenticeAtHome #yyc #yycliving #yycfood #AsianStyle #ThaiFood #beautifulcuisines #chefsroll #chefslife #chefstalk #fbcigers #foodshot #foodstarz #foodstagram #Gastronomy #instachef #instafood #truecooks #huffposttaste #chefsofinstagram #gastropostYYC #gardemanger #salad #somtum #fathersday
Now of course what #ThaiFeast at the Leung house would be complete without the appearance of our family favourite, stir-fried water spinach (aka kangkung) with preserved tofu and chili (腐乳椒絲通菜)? None! My dad taught me this dish, and it's only fitting the son makes this perfectly. Without the proper BTUs, it was okay. Just wish I had the BTUs to really blast it to perfection. Le sigh. #ChefApprenticeLife #ChefApprenticeAtHome #charcoal #fire #yyc #yycliving #yycfood #AsianStyle #ThaiFood #beautifulcuisines #chefsroll #chefslife #chefstalk #fbcigers #foodshot #foodstarz #foodstagram #Gastronomy #instachef #instafood #truecooks #huffposttaste #chefsofinstagram #gastropostYYC #kangkung #通菜 #腐乳椒絲通菜
And now we get to the star of our show, the Gai yang (Thai roasted chicken). From the time I got home with the bird, marinated it, and roasted it...would you believe it only took 2.5 hours? The skin was a bit more burnt than my dad liked (that's why you don't go making salad while your chicken is skin side down on a hot charcoal fire, kids), but he thoroughly enjoyed the flavour, saying it was spot on. Coming from a dad who has friends who are Thai...damn that made me feel good. #ChefApprenticeLife #ChefApprenticeAtHome #charcoal #fire #grill #bbq #yyc #yycliving #yycfood #AsianStyle #ThaiFood #beautifulcuisines #chefsroll #chefslife #chefstalk #fbcigers #foodshot #foodstarz #foodstagram #Gastronomy #instachef #instafood #truecooks #huffposttaste #chefsofinstagram #gastropostYYC #chicken #fathersday
Okay, one last pic of the whole meal. Only thing not in this pic is the lemongrass-infused coconut rice. I have to say Operation Gai Yang was a rousing success...my dad loved it and pretty much everything else. Now...what project will I take on next #ChefApprenticesDayOff? #ChefApprenticeLife #ChefApprenticeAtHome #bbq #yycliving #yycfood #AsianStyle #ThaiFood #beautifulcuisines #chefsroll #chefslife #chefstalk #fbcigers #foodshot #foodstarz #foodstagram #Gastronomy #instachef #instafood #truecooks #huffposttaste #chefsofinstagram #gastropostYYC #dinner #fathersday
Getting fancy on a blue plate. Making a @SidewalkCitizen blueberry cheesecake into a work of art. #ChefApprenticeLife #yycfood #yyc #evliving #yycliving #chefsroll #chefslife #chefstalk #fbcigers #foodshot #foodstarz #foodstagram #Gastronomy #instachef #instafood #truecooks #huffposttaste #chefsofinstagram #gardemanger #feedfeed #theartofplating #dessert #plating #cheesecake #fruit #ganache #dulcedeleche (at charbar)
I think I'll call this one "Checkmate". What do you think? #ChefApprenticeLife #yycfood #yyc #evliving #yycliving #chefsroll #chefslife #chefstalk #fbcigers #foodshot #foodstarz #foodstagram #Gastronomy #instachef #instafood #truecooks #huffposttaste #chefsofinstagram #gardemanger #feedfeed #theartofplating #dessert #plating #brownie #fruit #ganache #dulcedeleche (at charbar)
An artist can have many mediums. Give me a cake, some ganache, a bit of dulce, some fruit & a good knife...and things like this happens. Although in this case, I have no clue what inspired this one. But it looks okay...maybe? #ChefApprenticeLife #yycfood #yyc #evliving #yycliving #chefsroll #chefslife #chefstalk #fbcigers #foodshot #foodstarz #foodstagram #Gastronomy #instachef #instafood #truecooks #huffposttaste #chefsofinstagram #gardemanger #feedfeed #theartofplating #dessert #plating #flourless #cake #almond #fruit #ganache #dulcedeleche (at charbar)
When you're short on garnishes before service, make some. Tested out some last minute praline with ground pistachios. Torch the sugar, toss on nuts. I ain't no pastry chef but I'm kinda proud of myself I came up with this on the fly. #ChefApprenticeLife #TestKitchen #yycfood #yyc #yycliving #evliving #chefsroll #chefslife #chefstalk #fbcigers #foodshot #foodstarz #foodstagram #beautifulcuisines #Gastronomy #instachef #instafood #truecooks #chefsofinstagram #gardemanger #feedfeed #theartofplating #tastespotting
There's just something about charcoal grilling that makes everything taste better. Whether it's steak or a Gai yang (Thai roast chicken), even a threatening rainstorm couldn't keep me from grilling this up. Maybe it's the obsessive food lover in me, but anything not grilled with charcoal...just doesn't taste the same. #ChefApprenticeLife #ChefApprenticeAtHome #yycfood #yyc #yycliving #yyceats #chefslife #chefstalk #fbcigers #foodshot #foodstarz #foodstagram #beautifulcuisines #Gastronomy #instachef #instafood #truecooks #chefsofinstagram #feedfeed #tastespotting #gastropostYYC #charcoal #chicken #ThaiCuisine
...oh wait, I CAN make steak better. Peppercorn sauce made with a shot of whiskey finished with a monte au beurre. It broke slightly of course (don't judge me too harshly, @chefgroves.) And don't judge me on the toast please. I wish I had grilled sourdough a la @charbar_yyc, but hey. Beggars can't be choosers when there's already steak. I've already hit the #LateNightEats jackpot; everything else is gravy. Literally! #ChefApprenticeAtHome #ChefApprenticeLife #yycfood #yyc #yyceats #yycliving #captureyyc #yycnow #evliving #chefslife #chefstalk #fbcigers #foodshot #foodstarz #foodstagram #Gastronomy #instachef #instafood #truecooks #huffposttaste #chefsofinstagram #beef #steak #FrenchClassics #sauces @alberta.beef @LoveCdnBeef
Peach Melba deconstructed, two ways. Top: The dessert course from last night's @charbar_yyc Asador feast. Bottom: same dessert, gussied up. @fiascogelato Strawberry-rhubarb sorbetto, #berries, C&B #peach, coulis, waffle cone. Which one do you like? #ChefApprenticeLife #theartofplating #yycfood #yyceats #yyc #yycliving #captureyyc #evliving #chefsroll #chefslife #fbcigers #foodshot #foodstarz #foodstagram #Gastronomy #instachef #instafood #truecooks #huffposttaste #chefsofinstagram #feedfeed #f52grams #tastespotting #gardemanger #dessert #Frozen #sorbet #summer
Chocolate chip cookie + @fiascogelato soft serve, peach, mixed berry, mint, Dulce. Inspired by the dropped lemon tart, I call this one "dropped ice cream sandwich in the Fall." According to the server, the diner loved it. I sure as hell had a blast putting it together on the fly. #ChefApprenticeLife #theartofplating #yycfood #yyceats #yyc #yycliving #captureyyc #yycnow #evliving #chefsroll #chefslife #chefstalk #fbcigers #foodshot #foodstarz #foodstagram #Gastronomy #instachef #instafood #truecooks #huffposttaste #chefsofinstagram #feedfeed #tastespotting #gardemanger #dessert #Frozen #fruit #cookie (at charbar)
Another take on the dropped ice cream sandwich (see last post), which replaces the Dulce dots with a drizzle of ganache. Which one do you like better? #ChefApprenticeLife #theartofplating #yycfood #yyceats #yyc #yycliving #captureyyc #yycnow #evliving #chefsroll #chefslife #chefstalk #fbcigers #foodshot #foodstarz #foodstagram #Gastronomy #instachef #instafood #truecooks #huffposttaste #chefsofinstagram #feedfeed #tastespotting #gardemanger #dessert #fruit #cookie #softserve #f52grams
Meet Akai Giwaku (赤い疑惑/赤的疑惑). Many a tuna loin has been taken apart with this one. #ChefApprenticeLife #yycfood #yyceats #yyc #yycliving #captureyyc #yycnow #chefsroll #chefslife #chefsknives #chefgear chefstalk #fbcigers #foodshot #foodstarz #foodstagram #Gastronomy #instachef #instafood #truecooks #huffposttaste #chefsofinstagram #feedfeed #tastespotting #f52grams #knives #tools