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Calling All Young Chefs! The Fifth Edition of the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition is Now Accepting Applications
The COVID-19 pandemic closures and restrictions inflicted a devastating impact on Canada’s culinary community and challenged the livelihoods of chefs nationwide. Unsurprisingly, the pandemic hit young chefs the hardest as many were laid off or left with job insecurity & limited opportunities due to pandemic challenges.

As a proud supporter of the chef and restaurant community, S.Pellegrino remains committed to supporting the future of the culinary industry and is now calling on all emerging young chefs across Canada to enter the 2022/23 S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Regional Competition. The competition, now in its fifth year, offers young chefs an inspiring and educational experience that provides national visibility and professional prestige.
“The competition and the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy support the culinary community and chefs of tomorrow by offering mentorship, guidance and supporting creativity and inclusivity in the world of gastronomy,” says Paul De Larzac, President of Nestle Waters Canada.
Over the course of the Regional Competition, the finalists will take part in live cook-offs in front of a panel of esteemed Canadian jurors who will provide feedback based on unrivaled technical skill, genuine creativity, and strong personal belief along with the candidate’s ability to create positive change in society through food.
The winner from the Regional Competition will go on to compete in the Global Grand Finale in 2023, the biggest international young chef competition to date, and officially be in the running for the coveted title of the ‘S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Award 2022-23’. The international competition allows the next generation of chefs to make their mark in the world of gastronomy and give them a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to cook for some of the world’s most renowned chefs and have access to a global culinary community.
Both the Regional and Global components provide emerging chefs with a unique opportunity to learn, interact and be mentored by esteemed chefs. Last year, North America was represented by Canadian chef Rafael Covarrubias, from Hexagon in Oakville, during the Grand Finale. Chef Rafael placed a strong 5th across a competitive set of top young chefs and had the chance to be mentored by one of Calgary’s best-known Chefs, Connie Desousa as well as the opportunity to attend global workshops and network with Michelin chefs Massimo Bottura & Enrico Bartolini.
The competition remains to be a highlight in the gastronomy world and is an initiative of S.Pellegrino’s Young Chef Academy, an inspiring international community which aims to identify, connect and nurture the next generation of chefs, no matter where they are from, their gender or their ethnicity.
Young chefs between 18-30 years of age with at least one year of restaurant experience can apply for the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Regional Competition 2022/23 online at www.sanpellegrinoyoungchefacademy.com from now until May 31, 2022. Chefs that apply will need to provide personal and professional information and submit the recipe for their signature dish which should communicate their personal vision, unique skills, and creativity.
To learn more or to submit your application please visit: www.sanpellegrinoyoungchefacademy.com
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A Mocktail for the 28 Days Sober Challenge

For the 9th consecutive year, the Fondation Jean Lapointe is proud to announce the return of the 28 Days Sober Challenge TM (in February 2022) with the support of Hickson and JP Chenet alcohol-free products. Through this major fundraiser, the Fondation Jean Lapointe invites all of Quebec to join its movement and participate in order to raise $1.5M to continue its mission in support of addiction prevention. The amount collected will provide funding for prevention programs related to drug and alcohol use, as well as cyber addiction among thousands of youths in schools.
Gourmet Discoveries and Gift Ideas
Whether it’s to spoil yourself or your loved ones, here are some suggestions: HERA whisky liqueur, mix of cheese and legumes from The Laughing Cow, the spice crayon to enhance meals, Jean-François Plante’s new book and two new snacks from SimplyProtein to try.
HERA: a delicate Quebec whisky liqueur
Seven Novelties in the Spotlight
Here are the topics covered: Geneviève O’Gleman’s new book, TABASCO® Sriracha sauce, The Rice Straw from EcoSmart Supply Co., Ah-So canned wines, natural wood smoked nuts from La Fumisterie, nutritious Sesame Snaps Seeds & Grains bars, and an upcoming event, the National Virtual Cookie Recipe Exchange to benefit Food Banks of Quebec in collaboration with Amarula.
Gutsy Kombucha: An Organic Kombucha Powered by Plants

It all started in Nicaragua
It all started when Pierrich Picard went on a surfing trip to Nicaragua. Searching for peace amongst the loud noises of tourism, he eventually found himself in a little town called Gigante. This is where he discovered Party Wave, a small seaside cafe where he tried his first glass of kombucha. Becoming friends with the owner, Robert, he shared with Pierrich all his knowledge about the fermentation process necessary to prepare this effervescent drink. Upon returning to Montreal, he was happy to see that kombucha was available, except it was nothing like the one tasted in South America. Unhappy with what he found on the shelves, Pierrich suggests to Robert to start their own brand. Melanie, an experienced naturopath that’s been practising for more than 10 years, then joins the team to create the first kombucha powered by plants. Through this journey and these friendships, Gutsy was finally born, a healthy kombucha, low in sugar and powered by plants with a thousand virtues!
A healthy and flavoursome kombucha
With the mission of brewing the healthiest and tastiest kombucha on the market, each flavour is made only from organic and raw ingredients, no preservatives or additives, and never filtered or pasteurized, so it keeps all its benefits. Gutsy kombucha also undergoes an extended brewing period of three to four months (as the old fashion way) to create a better, more nutritious product.


Ferme Bourdages since 1821



200 Years of History
The Bourdages family has been rooted in its land for 200 years now. It represents several generations of passionate farmers/processors. Over the years, it has developed a magnificent agritourism company focusing mainly on strawberries and several other bio-food products.
Specializing in strawberry cultivation and processing for more than 30 years, the company offers visitors an authentic Gaspesian experience that combines discoveries, flavours and pleasures.
This year, we want to highlight the richness of our heritage and promote our fresh and processed products as well as offer an authentic Gaspé experience to all our visitors.
You will have the opportunity to participate in various activities on the farm site (musicians, craftspeople, exhibitors and animation).
Services offered
- Tasting*
- Guided tours*
- Pick-your-own
- Farmhouse
- Local produce shop
- Ready-to-eat counter
- Inflatable games
- Picnic tables
- Interpretation circuit
*According to the measures in force

Our Favorite Products
- Our famous strawberries (in season)
- Our rhubarb
- Our delicious corn (in season)
- Our garden vegetables (in season)
- Our wine products – 375 ml and 750 ml (The François (digestive), The Alexis (aperitif), the Léa Blanc, the Laura Rosé and the Julia Rosé)
- Our pâtés (meat, chicken, Mexican, millet/tofu, salmon and fish)
- Our pies (strawberry, raspberry, strawberry/rhubarb, 4 fruits, maple/apple, sugar, grape and apple)
- Our TRADITION jams – 212 ml (strawberry, raspberry, strawberry/rhubarb, 4 fruits, strawberry/chocolate and strawberry coulis)
- Our NATURE jams (no added sugar) – 212 ml (blueberry/lemon, strawberry/basil, strawberry/serviceberry and strawberry/raspberry/serviceberry/vanilla)
- Bakery (white bread, soup bread, various muffins, cookies, brioches and Christmas pastries)
- Our processed products (corn relish, cretons, spaghetti sauce, green ketchup, fruit ketchup, salsa, pickled beets, frozen strawberries, frozen rhubarb, frozen raspberries, etc.)


What’s new for 2021
New shop (expansion)
New wine production (grape)
Plantation of an orchard
A greater diversity of regional products
*Advertising report – Spring-Summer 2021
