Daniel Clements

After growing up around the restaurant business in Muskoka, Daniel Clements has seen his culinary career take him from Deerhurst to Georgian Downs and parts in between, including stops at restaurants in Barrie. He's now the chef technologist at Georgian College’s School of Hospitality and Tourism. In his bi-weekly Chef's Table column, Daniel will be looking at everything from local crops and trends in the business to seasonal delights and the local restaurant scene

Recent Work by Daniel

<b>CHEF'S TABLE:</b> Hot chili fills the void after long winter

CHEF'S TABLE: Hot chili fills the void after long winter

Chili is good for your health, saves you money, fills the void, is practical, simple, quick and most kids love it, says columnist

Mar 19, 2023 9:45 AM Read more >

<b>CHEF'S TABLE:</b> 'Human connection' just got a little cheesy

CHEF'S TABLE: 'Human connection' just got a little cheesy

After Georgian College hospitality team's night out on the town, food columnist says 'workplace bonds make a real difference'

Mar 6, 2023 7:29 AM Read more >

<b>CHEF'S TABLE:</b> Creating the perfect menu for all generations

CHEF'S TABLE: Creating the perfect menu for all generations

No matter what age group you belong to, 'I cannot think of a better way to feel connected to others than sharing a meal around a table,' says food columnist

Feb 22, 2023 7:29 AM Read more >

<b>CHEF'S TABLE:</b> Craving pizza dates back to the womb

CHEF'S TABLE: Craving pizza dates back to the womb

'Even before I was born, I had a connection to pizza. My mom had told me of the intense craving for that ooey-gooey mozzarella and salty pepperoni I made her endure,' writes food columnist

Feb 5, 2023 7:29 AM Read more >

<b>CHEF'S TABLE:</b> 'Perfect storm' brews up soaring food costs

CHEF'S TABLE: 'Perfect storm' brews up soaring food costs

Pandemic, Russia-Ukraine war, tariffs among factors that have led to 'increases in food prices across the board,' says columnist

Jan 27, 2023 7:29 AM Read more >

<b>COLUMN:</b> Sweet times help make the bitter more palatable

COLUMN: Sweet times help make the bitter more palatable

Food columnist and his family blow off some steam with axe-throwing in Barrie before heading downtown for some Mexican cuisine

Jan 8, 2023 7:29 AM Read more >

<b>CHEF'S TABLE:</b> Cookie exchange becomes festive tradition

CHEF'S TABLE: Cookie exchange becomes festive tradition

Food columnist and his daughter share popular family recipe

Dec 23, 2022 5:58 PM Read more >

<b>CHEF'S TABLE:</b> Cookbooks can reveal family food secrets

CHEF'S TABLE: Cookbooks can reveal family food secrets

'To me, a cookbook shelf has always seemed to be a subtle way of peeking into a person’s life,' writes food columnist

Dec 16, 2022 1:08 PM Read more >

<b>CHEF'S TABLE:</b> Georgian team serves feast for body, mind

CHEF'S TABLE: Georgian team serves feast for body, mind

College's hospitality staff, students show off culinary skills to 50 Farm Fresh Ontario members

Nov 19, 2022 1:30 PM Read more >

<b>CHEF'S TABLE:</b> Cooking up ghost stories from years in the kitchen

CHEF'S TABLE: Cooking up ghost stories from years in the kitchen

'Walking into those buildings that are still standing can be like stepping into another time and place where the history and the influence of those past becomes visceral,' writes food columnist

Oct 29, 2022 7:29 AM Read more >