Having guests over and want to serve them food they'll be raving about--even after the event? Would you rather spend time with them than spend time cooking? We can help!

 

In a perfect world, you sign the lease, paint the place and move in. But "perfect" was just about the opposite of what happened when we decided to open Cuisine & Passion in early 2008. 

 

Best laid plans

Shortly after starting construction, we realized we could not use the electrical panel (it was being used by a neighbour). So, we moved it, put in a new one and continued with the construction.  

 

Did we mention the floor? Channels had to be cut into the cement to accommodate the grease pit and various electrical conduits and pipes. Thankfully, it was easy and inexpensive. NOT!   

 

And the exhaust fan. When they came to install it, they asked us about the motor for it. What motor? Exactly the point. They forgot to tell us we needed to buy a motor, as well. Separately.   

 

When we signed the lease for 1,800 square feet of retail space in January 2008, little did we know that, just about a year later, we would double in size, taking over space vacated by another retailer.   

 

In May, we held an open house that was packed to the rafters. (You know, that place where they finally installed the motor for the exhaust fan?)    

 

After 20 years worked as an executive chef in some of the finest hotels in the world, this environment was certainly different. But looking back over the last five years, we wouldn't have changed a thing.   

 

Thanks for all your support! Hope to see you again, soon.  

My, how you've changed! This is before...

 

. ..and this is after.

 

Hot or cold, main dishes or side dishes, we can provide you with everything you'll need to create your own brunch buffet.

 

On the cold side, we have items such as smoked salmon (sold by weight in the quantity you want), Bircher muesli, fruit salad, a variety of other salads and much more. As for hot choices, we have chicken, pork, fish and beef dishes; quiche (four different kinds!); home-baked beans and even omelettes (yes, omelettes!). Just heat and serve--without the fuss.

 

And don't forget our coffee cakes and small pies. We've also got house-made fruit sauce for your pancakes, waffles or French toast.

 

(Tell them you made everything yourself; you can count on us to not say a word!)

 

"I just had the most amazing cooking class and meal ever! I highly recommend chefs Marc and Chantal. Thank you!!"  

Ruth Greer   

If you love the pastry we use for our ever-popular tourtières during the Christmas season, here's some good news: You don't have to wait for the holidays. Not only do we have frozen tourtières for sale, we also have a number of other meat pies, including Lamb, Beef and Classic Chicken.

Want more? How about a beautiful Salmon, Potato and Dill Pot Pie?

Here's the easy part: They can be cooked from frozen. Simply place in an oven preheated to 375F for about an hour. Then, enjoy!

If you search www.urbanspoon.com for Indian restaurants in the Ottawa area, you will get at least 50 different choices.

Or, you could stay home and make it yourself!

This dish couldn't be easier to prepare. Sear the chicken, add a few more ingredients, cook for 30 minutes and serve. That's just about all there is to it.