Our Own Alex Bielak to be a SoupFest Judge

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The Hamiltonian’s own Food for Thought Columnist has been asked to be a judge at this major event taking place next Tues, February 24th. More than 25 area restaurants will compete for Best Soup, Most Creative Soup, Best Display and the Best Grow Local category. Local celebrities and politicians come out to serve soup and help with the event. There is a Toonie Auction & live entertainment.

There is still time to get Soupfest 2015 Tickets.  Tickets are available via the Living Rock website or by calling 905-528-7625 ext 250. All funds raised will support the Ministries’ efforts in responding to youth-at-risk. The event will be held at the Hamilton Convention Centre.

Congrats Alex. And congrats to SoupFest for rallying in favour of a great cause!

Food for Thought with Alex Bielak - Unsung Tastes

Sue Hofman of
Lakeshore Coffee House

Unsung Tastes

Before I get to the main platter in this edition of Food for Thought, here’s an appetizer for readers, a “meat Valentine,” if you will, particularly those who love a great steak. The next column will feature Stoney Creek’s VG Meats: they held a super event recently, launching their “MeatMentor” mobile app to an audience of hungry bloggers (it is also available for your Android or Blackberry, as well as your Iphone.). A Canadian – and perhaps world-first, it allows shoppers to ascertain how tender a cut of beef is before buying it. Details, interviews with the forward-thinking folk who developed it, and pictures from the launch, in a fortnight.

Last time around I mentioned Feb 22nd to March 15th is the prix-fix Taste of Burlington and promised an update on the January launch event. Click at the end of the column to see pictures of some of the mouth-watering dishes served up by participating restaurants.

The standout dish was the People’s Choice winner (and Judges’ runner up) served up by Chef Mitchell Lamb of Stone House Restaurant. Lamb’s dish of Maple & Bourbon Glazed Beef Ribs