Cocktail guide: How to make a Margarita
With numerous stories regarding its origin, the most likely one is that the Margarita is a variation of a drink dating back to the 1920s called “Daisy”. The Daisy is…
Delicious recipes to try this Easter
Easter is a time to celebrate with family and friends. It's also a time for delicious recipes! COLUMBIA signature's Corporate Chef Victor Mancilla-Gonzalez shares his own family traditions and favorite…
Secrets to making the perfect burger
Burgers are an all-time favourite for many people, with good reason. Here are some things to keep in mind when making a burger at home and some tips that separate…
Food Plating: Basic techniques to elevate your dishes
The colour, texture and weight of plates and silverware, background noise, and who we eat with all have an impact on flavour, according to research led by food scientist Charles…
Women’s Month – Signature recipes
To celebrate Women's Month, COLUMBIA signature's Corporate Chefs have crafted some incredible recipes that are both delicious and healthy - and they all feature blueberries. Give them a try today!…
Cocktail guide: How to make a Negroni
History The Negroni turned 100 years old in 2019. It is believed that the cocktail came to exist after Count Camillo Negroni asked a bartender to strengthen his favourite cocktail,…
Truffles: what is so special about these underground treasures?
What are truffles? Truffles are an edible fungi, that belong in the mushroom family, but they are not mushrooms. One of the biggest differences is that mushrooms grow above ground,…
Stir-Frying 101: techniques for stir-frying in a wok
History of stir-frying The earliest record of the origins of stir frying is found on bronze inscriptions on pots and cauldrons from China’s Eastern Zhou period (771-256 BC). Since stir-frying…
Dessert recipes for your Christmas dinner
If you are planning your Christmas meals and still don’t know what to make for dessert, we have prepared a list of easy recipes from around the world for you…
Fermentation 101: everything you need to know to get started
Fermentation is an extremely old process, that has been passed down through generations and is shown to be part of numerous cultures. It is thought to have originated sometime between…