Archive - Lick my Plate

The Art of the Collab

One of the biggest trends in dining today

Sep 8 • Lesley Chesterman

Let’s talk cheesecake

With some tips and two recipes

Sep 1 • Lesley Chesterman

August 2026

At La Minaudière, my boss had the reputation. Gerard had the talent, and we all knew which one mattered.

Aug 24 • Lesley Chesterman

Gerard Opens the Door

A summer in a Lyon pastry kitchen, and the terrifying chef who taught me what it meant to belong.

Aug 21 • Lesley Chesterman

A recipe from the Galapagos

And it's not what you'd think

Aug 14 • Lesley Chesterman

Dining in the Wilds of Ontario, Part 1

A night at Langdon Hall is so much more than dinner

Aug 10 • Lesley Chesterman

July 2026

Me and clafoutis

The French cherry dessert, with the funny name, can be fabulous.

Jul 26 • Lesley Chesterman

A Night at Quebec's Top Restaurant

The two-Michelin-starred Tanière³ wows in all the rooms

Jul 21 • Lesley Chesterman

What's a recipe worth these days?

From stolen notebooks to a single Instagram comment, the price of a good recipe has all but vanished

Jul 15 • Lesley Chesterman

Protest Eating and Drinking

A recent trip to the States got me thinking

Jul 12 • Lesley Chesterman

Nuema, Quito’s Most Exciting Table

How two chefs put Ecuador on the gastronomic map

Jul 4 • Lesley Chesterman

June 2026

A Taste of Ecuador

Sensational food from the Andes to the Amazon

Jun 28 • Lesley Chesterman

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