Force-Feeding Won’t Fly at Festival
Chef Martin Picard abruptly quit Ottawa’s upcoming Winterlude festival after concerned citizens prompted organizers to ban foie gras from the menu of the festival’s opening dinner. Activists won another victory over cruelty, and organizers of the Taste of Winterlude dinner, which will be held at the aptly named Museum of Civilization in Gatineau, Québec, don’t seem concerned about having to say “sayonara” to Picard over the gastronomical atrocity.
“We all agreed that we could present this menu without foie gras,” said festival spokesperson Lucie Caron.
Leaping into the breach is celebrated Prince Edward Island chef Michael Smith, who is big enough to think outside the gaveuse and prepare any of the millions of dishes that don’t include diseased duck livers.
Written by Michelle Sherrow
