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Best Meal | January 26 2012
A friend of mine invited me over to dinner in New York. His mother in law represented with some home cooked Japanese food. This is just some of the goodies we had. Great to have a home cooked meal while on the road.
Chef Series with Jeremy Charles | January 25 2012
1. After your 10-year culinary adventure what made you decide to come home to St.
John's?
I decided to come home because I love this province, my family is here and I wanted to raise my family here. I love the people, the fishing of course, hockey on Sundays and just the natural beauty this place has to offer.
2. How have your travels across North American influenced your cooking style?
My time in Montreal and Chicago really focused my love of French and Italian style
of cooking, the amazing food being produced in those cities, the great ingredients,
the passion of the chef's there. It was very inspiring.
3. What is authentic Canadian food to you? Is there such a thing?
I believe there is such a thing as Canadian food, cooking within ones region with
local ingredients whether wild or farmed.
4. Fly-fishing seems to be a great passion of yours, what do you find so appealing
about it?
Where do I begin? It's my therapy, time stands still, your completely absorbed and
focused on what your doing but still totally relaxed. We are so fortunate here in
Newfoundland and Labrador to have such an abundance of bountiful rivers and lakes
and just minutes from your front door.
5. What are some other activities you enjoy doing?
Well, Hunting, Hockey, foraging, cooking with friends, enjoying some great live music.
6. 2011 has been a great year for you, winning second place at the Canadian Culinary Championships in Kelowna and having EnRoute magazine name Raymonds best new restaurant in Canada, what do you have in store for 2012?
It's been a great year with a lot of wonderful achievements. We just want to stay
consistent and continue to experiment and discover more local wild Newfoundland
ingredients.
7. What is soul food to you?
Simplicity. Good memories, food that speaks to you on a base level that has fond
memories and people attached to it. That's soul food to me... Fish and Brews, Roast
Chicken, Jiggs Dinner...
Wendy Williams Show | January 25 2012
Tune in today (Jan 25th) to see Aaron Sanchez and I share some spicy food with Wendy. Check your local listings for tune in info. I hope she is ready for the heat.
• Click HERE to visit Wendy William Show site
Fruitplates | January 24 2012
Every notice how long these things sit around the table for before anyone touches it. Poor fruit, no love.
Dont Worry | January 24 2012
Shot this pic at a sandwich shop at Chelsea Market, I cant remember the name but they make a damn good Cubano sandwich with braised Pork and pickles. Yum.
Chef Series with Jeremy Charles | January 25 2012
John's?
I decided to come home because I love this province, my family is here and I wanted to raise my family here. I love the people, the fishing of course, hockey on Sundays and just the natural beauty this place has to offer.
2. How have your travels across North American influenced your cooking style?
My time in Montreal and Chicago really focused my love of French and Italian style
of cooking, the amazing food being produced in those cities, the great ingredients,
the passion of the chef's there. It was very inspiring.
3. What is authentic Canadian food to you? Is there such a thing?
I believe there is such a thing as Canadian food, cooking within ones region with
local ingredients whether wild or farmed.
4. Fly-fishing seems to be a great passion of yours, what do you find so appealing
about it?
Where do I begin? It's my therapy, time stands still, your completely absorbed and
focused on what your doing but still totally relaxed. We are so fortunate here in
Newfoundland and Labrador to have such an abundance of bountiful rivers and lakes
and just minutes from your front door.
5. What are some other activities you enjoy doing?
Well, Hunting, Hockey, foraging, cooking with friends, enjoying some great live music.
6. 2011 has been a great year for you, winning second place at the Canadian Culinary Championships in Kelowna and having EnRoute magazine name Raymonds best new restaurant in Canada, what do you have in store for 2012?
It's been a great year with a lot of wonderful achievements. We just want to stay
consistent and continue to experiment and discover more local wild Newfoundland
ingredients.
7. What is soul food to you?
Simplicity. Good memories, food that speaks to you on a base level that has fond
memories and people attached to it. That's soul food to me... Fish and Brews, Roast
Chicken, Jiggs Dinner...
Wendy Williams Show | January 25 2012
• Click HERE to visit Wendy William Show site
Fruitplates | January 24 2012
Dont Worry | January 24 2012
