January 21, 2011
Merrickville, Ontario – Mrs. McGarrigle’s is pleased to announce that Chef Thomas Riding has joined Mrs, McGarrigle’s as Resident Chef and Kitchen Manager. Thomas comes to Mrs. McGarrigle’s after 8 years as chef at Sam Jakes Inn. He’s also the creator of Just Wing’It Sauces, which will continue to be featured prominently at Mrs. McGarrigle’s.
Prior to emigrating to Canada in 2002, Thomas received his culinary training in Scotland, honed his expertise at Hilton Hotels in Europe and at a hunting lodge in the Scottish Highlands.
Thomas will manage mustard production and assist with new product development. He will lead more in-store cooking classes and demonstrations to meet the high demand, as well as focus on the NEW Friday Night Chef-Prepared Take-Home Dinners.
“We’re so excited to have Thomas join us! We’ll be working on new flavours to expand the McGarrigle’s line of products, as well as many new initiatives, such as the chef-prepared Friday night take-home meals, offering restaurant-quality meals like Beef Bourgignon with Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Roasted Root Vegetables, Thai Chicken Curry with Lime-Cilantro Jasmine Rice , Filet of Wild Salmon with Creamy Mustard Sauce, and more - for under $10 per portion.”
Mrs. McGarrigle’s Fine Mustard …Fine Food is an epicurean destination, just south of Ottawa that includes a stylish retail store filled with gourmet foods, fine kitchenware and home décor. It also incorporates a mustard and condiment manufacturing operation and a cooking school that features the talent of Ottawa-area chefs. It is an undeniable lure for those who enjoy fine foods, fine cooking, fine dining and fine living.
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