Foodie Trends and Recipes with Chef Alexandra Shaw
Alexandra Shaw began her culinary journey as a young girl foraging through the forests of Newfoundland, collecting unidentified twigs, ber- ries and leaves to create “ dishes “ using her un- tamed imagination. Over the years Alex has replaced the unidentified twigs for some of the Islands most delicious wild ingredients, which she then took across Europe to transform into memorable dishes that each come paired with a story. She trained in restaurants, vil- las and on farms, learning the importance of mini- mizing food waste and making it her mission to find purpose for the ingredients most don’t see as valuable. In the last ten years Alex has managed to develop her favourite childhood hobbies of exploring the wild into experiences that encourage guests to re- lease the pretension around food and embrace its simplicity, its origin. She wants people to be part of the creation process by connecting with the land that provides for you, her menus don’t just tell you what the dish is - but why it came to be, and when you sit down to dine with her you’re not just being fed. You’re being immersed into her world of play- ful exploration and wonder. Join Alex at The Cape Retreat in Newfoundland. Get more info at thecaperetreat.com
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