Articles by Michael Forbes

Michael, a communications professional by day, is a father of two, an avid (but bad) hockey player, and an amateur cook. He finds it incredibly challenging to write about himself in the third person.
Get-ahead Gravy Recipe
Save yourself the last-minute scramble to get the gravy made and on the table with this great recipe for get-ahead gravy.
Thai-style poached fish
In terms of ingredients, prep and energy expended, this dish has to be one of the best returns on investment out there. Less than five ingredients, zero prep, no cutting, nothing to do but add ingredients a single pot—such little effort produces a very tasty, rich result in about 12 minutes. I can’t think of…
My take on Caldo Verde: Kale, potato and sausage soup
When I was a kid I hated soup. Hated it the way Frankestein hates fire. Today one of my favourites is Caldo Verde—a lovely combination of chorizo, sausages, garlic and kale in a smoky broth.