Wine Journeys – Pair with Autumnal Dishes
Autumn is here. So, our wines need to pair with cooler weather foods such as roasts, ham, chicken, and turkey. Poultry is particularly interesting…
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Perfect Pickling – Preserve Summer Flavours for the Cold Days Ahead
I have this wonderful childhood memory of going to see my Grandma on weekends after school started and invariably spying several quart jars of dill…
Cooking Up Confidence – Recreational Cooking Classes at Liaison College Barrie
Signing up for a Recreational Cooking Class at Barrie’s Liaison College has the effect of inspiring confidence in the kitchen. Not only do you…
Patio Season IS HERE: Soak it Up!
When the host asks, “Inside table or patio?” you know the Canadian summer has landed. And being able to enjoy a sunny day or…
Ontario Rhubarb – Can It Be Forced?
If you were thinking that rhubarb was one of the first crops out of the ground every spring and it’s harvested along with strawberries…
Wine Journeys – Celebrate Mother’s Day
May has a special day that is near and dear to all of us: Mother’s Day. It is a day to honour our Moms…
Balsamic Vinegar – Italy’s Black Gold
We drizzle it over chunks of Parmesan, it gives fresh strawberries a brighter flavour, and where would our summer tomatoes be without the sweet…
Sugar Shack Magic – Your Local Maple Syrup Farmers
Maple syrup is a tricky and unpredictable business. What makes for a good year of maple syrup? How have local producers kept up with…
Wine Journeys – The Perfect Pairing for Easter Dinner
Spring is on its way and for many that means a special Easter dinner. The perpetual question – what wine to serve? Of course,…
Hand Pies … The most important ingredient is a friend
I confess, I have a sweet tooth, I always have. I think it stems back to when my grandmother used to make giant, cookie-sheet sized…