Profile of Paula Roy

Biography

Along with her regular contributions as food editor, Paula Roy has a knack for finding exciting new happenings on the restaurant scene and bringing them to OTTAWA AT HOME in her Fresh Bites Column. Paula has a passion for food as a gourmet cook and innovative entertainer. Paula makes it her job to keep on top of all food-related issues so that readers are kept up to date.

All articles of Paula Roy

• Restaurant proposal
  Those living in the southern reaches of the region know that the Main Street Cellar in Manotick is a great spot for a private party – whether ...
• Bite Sized Catering: Peridot 45
  “I have always had a passion for food and entertaining – it’s what I love to do best,” enthuses Shirley. “I came up with my mini-dish concept ...
• Balls in the air
  Have you always worked in the restaurant business? I started out in high school peeling potatoes at a diner in Florenceville (NB), then attended ...
• Great Canadian Cheese Festival 2013
  This event offers the chance to connect with some remarkable products. “When you bite into an artisan cheese, you’re really tasting the passion ...
• A Taste For Life- hope made delicious
  A launch event was held April 15 at Urban Element to generate additional buzz in advance of the big day. On hand to present delicious treats ...
• Comfort food
  BLACKBIRD CAFÉ When visiting the Blackbird Café in Burnstown, don’t be surprised if the table on your right is occupied by an ...
• The wizard of Oz
  “Our success at Gold Medal Plates has definitely had a positive impact,” says Jamie. “The restaurant is busier, for sure, and more people are ...
• Ottawa measures up well against 2013 food trend...
  1) Trickle-up effect: Dining trends will start in street markets, not restaurants. The City of Ottawa will issue twenty new food truck ...
• Festive meal making
  Heart & Crown Irish Pubs On December 25, the Heart & Crown Irish Pubs will be marking two decades of feeding the less fortunate – it’s an ...
• Oh bartender!
  What is flair bartending and how did you get started? Flair bartending dazzles guests with the manipulation of bar tools like shakers and liquor ...
• The spirit of gezellig
  Major renovations have transformed a bland bank building into a space that is both cozy and impressive, drawing the hungry and the curious in ...
• Living the gourmet life
  As someone who is passionate about food, what do you love about your new home and neighbourhood? We now enjoy more of a European lifestyle in ...
• Downsizing in the kitchen
  It was exactly this dilemma that spurred successful Ottawa cookbook author and professional home economist Ellie Topp to create Fresh and Healthy ...
• Salmon with dijon and sesame glaze
  1 tbsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp honey ¼ tsp sesame oil 2 salmon fillets, about 4 oz. ea 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds Preheat oven to 425F. In a small
• Dining by design
  Contemporary: ARC Lounge The décor at ARC speaks volumes for its dining experience, long before you’ve ever tasted a bite. Trendy, sleek and ...
• Preserving 101
  I recently participated in a very fun fruit preserving workshop with Seattle’s Brook Hurst Stephens, a certified Master Food Preserver whose ...
• Recipes- apple butter, apple pie preserves, pear...
  Recipes Apple Butter Recipe created by Paula Roy I created this recipe as an updated version of traditional apple butter, something that I ...
• Perfectly pleasing pears
  During my recent trip to Washington State’s fruit belt, it was fascinating to learn more about the pear farming industry; a very important part ...
• Recipe- Beet and Pear Salad
  Ingredients: 4 medium beets 2 medium pears (Bartlett or Bosc are best) 2 -3 tbsp good quality olive oil 1 tbsp Balsamic vinegar 1/3 cup crumbled ...
• Enjoying the fruits of the season
  In late September, I was one of six Canadian food writers brought to Washington to learn more about the organic fruit industry. Why Washington? ...
• Recipe – Apple Oatmeal Cookies
  Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 cup quick cooking (not minute) oats 1/3 cup sesame ...
• Expert tips on wine & food pairing
  Q: Many people seem to becoming increasingly food savvy; is the same thing happening with wine? A: Yes, although there is a bit of a stigma with ...
• Diners unite at Union: Local 613
  At the front of the house are Ivan Gedz and Matt Fantin, with Chris Lord leading the kitchen brigade. Part of their venture’s success stems from ...
• Culinary creativity in the capital
  Thus, it came as no surprise that over 100 people turned up at the Ottawa School of Art early on a Friday morning in late July for a ...
• ZaZaZa - Pizza with Pizzazz
  In Ottawa, we've traditionally been offered an abundance of thick-crusted, cheese-slathered pies, but for those who prefer a judiciously-topped, ...
• Delicious things brewing for first annual National...
  But one of the biggest developments of late has been the establishment of a solid local craft brewing industry. Ontario is actually now ...
• Packing the perfect picnic basket
  To assemble the perfect gourmet picnic basket with as little effort as possible, composed entirely of locally-produced goodies, check out ...
• Grilling goodness with Ted Reader
  I got the chance to sit down with him and talk about his 18th cookbook – called Beerlicious: The Art of Grillin’ & Chillin’ and more! Q: I’ve ...
• Ottawa warmly welcomes Prince Edward County wines
  On May 9, the beautiful Panorama Room in the National Arts Centre was the setting for a unique event called The County in the City, which ...
• 14th Annual ‘A Taste for Life’ set for April 25
  Imagine a fundraiser where you don’t have to listen to speeches, don’t have to eat rubber chicken and you don’t have to get dressed up if you ...