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It’s that time of year again in Lanark County (and I’m sure other parts of Ontario) – time for wild garlic (or ramps or wild leeks – many names for the same plant). My first foray into picking wild garlic was last year and while our foraging was fruitful, the bugs made it quite miserable. We [...]

Yes, food is like fashion. There are some trends that chefs and restaurants have to follow to please their customers trough out the seasons and they are classics that are never to disappear from our tables.  Here is a list of ingredients that I think are mostly “in” the game or are gaining  in popularity. Fact: I am crazy [...]

Yes…it looks like dirty, spooky, mucky swamp water…but it tastes FABULOUS… 1 Ounce Vodka 1 Ounce Hpnotiq 1 Ounce Orange Juice (pulp free) 2 Ounces Grape Juice Add all ingredients to a shaker filled with ice, shake well and strain into a martini glass. Can also be served on ice, or made up ahead of [...]

I was inspired by the glimpse of cold weather we just experienced earlier than supposed (thanks to Irene) to make a classic comfort food dish from Quebec. The “shepherd pie” that we actually call “Pâté Chinois” in French, translating literally to “Chinese pie.” There is nothing Chinese about it and we are not sure where that name came from; [...]

Over here on the West Coast we’ve finally had a few consecutive weeks of Summer.  This means lunches are on the patio, dinner are all made on the BBQ, and long weekend camping plans are finally being made. I don’t know about you but when I start planning camping trips the first thing I worry [...]

  If your part of the country has been as stifling as it has been in Ontario, then you can appreciate any opportunity to leave off the oven and to cook outside. I make these quick pouches and put them on the top rack of my gas grill and they take 20 minutes. The possibilities [...]

Our garden is flourishing. Everything is green and red and wonderful. I love when August rolls around because that usually means two things for me – local corn and I can start enjoying my tomatoes. We are fortunate enough to be able to have some herbs, peppers and beans already – but I am always [...]

I love nachos. The cheesier the better. Seasoned meat just makes it a meal. But for whatever reason I don’t like making my own nachos at home. However I do love Epicure Selections seasonings and dip mixes because I can create amazing meals with minimal effort while saving money. Combine these two loves and you [...]

  In my continuing effort to maintain a healthy diet, I try and have fish at least twice a week. Sometimes this can be a challenge. Because seriously, how many different ways are there to cook a piece of fish? Many, actually! It just takes a little effort and the desire to do it.  I [...]

One of the highlights of Christmas at my parents’ house is Swedish Christmas Porridge (Julgröt). My mom makes it the night before so it’s ready to eat Christmas Day, between opening stockings and unwrapping those first presents. If you like rice pudding, you’ll LOVE this! It’s a pretty simple recipe – basically it’s rice pudding, [...]