McEwan opines, food blogs shine, groundhogs divine

Three quick hits from ’round the foodiverse …

From Food Network Canada:

Mark McEwan on “what’s in store” …

Restaurateur (North 44, Bymark, One), TV personality (Top Chef Canada) and owner of a gourmet food shop (McEwan Foods), it’s safe to say that Mark McEwan knows what hot in the world of food.  In this short video interview, he talks about McEwan Foods’ “protein program,”  the importance of supply-side relationships, and the economic upside of prepared foods.

(And of course you know that he’ll also be making an appearance at the CRFA Show later this spring …)

From the Canadian Food Bloggers Association:

And the winners are …

The winners of the inaugural Canadian Food Blog Awards were announced earlier this week.  Read all about the winners and finalists here — or better yet, make with the clickety and read the blogs themselves!  Just more proof that Canadians have — and know — great taste.

From Serious Eats and Cakespy:

This groundhog takes the cake …

I am a hee-uge fan of Jesse Oleson’s cupcake-themed artwork, and this no-shadow-of-a-piece-left-over cake creation is just as sweet.

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And the nominees are …

Got a favourite food blog that you think could use a little love and recognition?  Heck, do you WRITE a food blog that you think could use the same?  Now’s your chance to share that amazing little corner of the cyberverse with fellow readers who will appreciate those tips on how to poach an egg in maple syrup just as much as you do.

Starting this weekend, nominations will be open for the 2010 Canadian Food Blog Awards, “acknowledging excellence in online food and drink writing in Canada.”

From the CFBA page:

The CFBAs  are open to all food and drink blogs based in Canada. Public nominations will run from November 21st to December 21st, 2010.

Once nominations close, we will create a short list of finalists, based on the criteria for each category. One category (People’s Choice – Best Canadian Food Blog) will be open to public voting. Winners in all other categories will be determined by a team of expert judges from the Canadian hospitality and/or food writing industries.

Voting for the People’s Choice Award, as well as judging for all other categories, will begin January 1st, 2011 and run until January 15th, 2011. Winners in all categories will be announced January 31st.

For more information about the awards, including nomination rules, categories and judging criteria,  click here.

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