Stephanie Michalicka

I am a highly talented and passionate communications professional with a creative flair for marketing and social media initiatives. I have been involved in marketing for the past 6 years as a Content and Social Media Specialist. I have the opportunity to apply my writing and media skills to improve online marketing and drive brand awareness.

Design Spotlight - KIU

Our team worked with Koji Zenimaru and Jason Matsubara’s to bring their latest venture, Kiu a Japanese restaurant, to life. The name Kiu means ‘joyous rain’ and signifies a renewal of life, a perfect representation of the cuisine and overall atmosphere offered at the venue. Zenimaru and Matsubara’s goal was to deliver memorable food experiences that would create lasting memories for each one of their guests. The menu consists of a variety of dishes, both traditional and contemporary trends from

Design Spotlight - XIX Nineteen Restaurant & Bar

XIX Nineteen Restaurant & Bar is the newest addition to the Bay of Quinte Golf and Country Club. The anticipation was evident, when over 60 guests were present for the ribbon cutting and soft opening on July 19th. The restaurant itself is situated at the end of a long entrance way. The road leading to the restaurant is lined symmetrically with beautiful landscaping, drawing the guests to the wood trimmed building overlooking the 18th hole. Inside, the building has beautiful 15ft ceilings with l

How to Guide - Cast Iron Care

Cast Iron is one of the most versatile materials in cookware. You can use cast iron pans on electric, gas and ceramic cooktops, as well as in the oven or on a campfire. Cast iron is designed for high temperatures; however, if preheated properly, medium to low heat is all you’ll ever need. Cast iron pans are easy to use, provide excellent cooking results and can last a lifetime if cared for properly. One of the questions we get asked here a lot at Russell Hendrix is how to care for and season a

Product Article - The Zero-Kilometre Diet

With Urban Cultivator®, your indoor gardens can grow healthy and organic vegetables, herbs, and microgreens anywhere, anytime. Grow it, Cook it, Eat it. No transportation, no middlemen, no recalls. Grow a long list of herbs, microgreens, vegetables, and flowers in a completely automated indoor growing appliance. The Urban Cultivator's pre-programmed control center makes sure your greens get exactly the right amount of water and light, and the onboard fans control humidity and air circulation.

Product Article - iSi Nitro Whip

Nitro coffee slowly began showing up in coffee shops and restaurants back in 2012 when it was first developed. The beverage was created as a response to the growing popularity of cold brew coffee. Fast forward to 2018, cold brew sales have risen 80 percent, with many consumers appreciating the lower acidity and fuller flavour it has to offer. Nitro coffee is cold brew coffee infused with nitrogen gas. This isn't a new concept, many popular beers use the same method, the most notable being Guinn

Product Article - The Spherificator

Chefs are constantly looking for ways to push the boundaries of what is possible in a culinary context. For years the Molecular Gastronomy community has been using techniques to create dishes that challenge culinary norms and present food in a way that is familiar, yet extremely different. One of these methods is spherification. The process is used to create caviar like balls that can take on any flavour, sauce or topping. Alginate, a seaweed extract, is mixed with Calcium to form a pearl like s

Product Article - The Basics of Sous Vide

Sous Vide is a method of cooking where ingredients are placed into a bag and then submerged into a water bath or combi oven and held at a specific temperature. It doesn’t sound glamorous, but the results prove otherwise. Once the food has reached the desired temperature it’s removed, seared or finished appropriately and then served. Chefs love cooking Sous Vide because of the exceptional temperature control and uniformity. Food is cooked evenly without dry edges or rare centers. This is especia

How to Guide - Knife Sharpening

Buying a quality knife is an investment and something you’ve likely researched and spent a great deal of time on. Now that you own a knife, it’s time to take care of it. Proper washing, storing and maintaining your knife will determine its longevity. Most importantly, keep your knives SHARP! A sharper knife is a safer knife. A lot of people don’t know that honing and sharpening are different. Honing is a good practice to get into. It’s important to note that honing will only re-align the blade,
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