If I had to choose one favourite Ontario farm-fresh product during the summer months, I would have to give it to peaches! Ontario peaches are a sweet, healthy way to compliment a summer meal. Peaches are little nutritional powerhouses, rich in Vitamins C and A, and full of potassium, fluoride, and iron. The best part: […]
There is something very primal about a nice, sloppy rack of ribs. Maybe it’s because you’re forced to eat with your hands, tearing apart the meaty morsels. Maybe it’s the cooking method- cooking ribs is a process that usually involves fire. Perhaps it’s simply because you can’t eat a plate of ribs without getting sauce […]
I have a particular fondness for good salads. Salads are not just for the health conscious, they are a blank canvas to showcase any flavour combinations you like. The best salads combine a variety of colours, flavours, and textures. The more colourful and textured a salad is, the more interesting it becomes! My mixed green […]
Note from Webitor: The weather has been absolutely hot these past few days and many people may be looking to cool off. Blender drinks often come to mind. Recently, I was sent some delicious recipes representatives of Black & Decker that are great for entertaining or just chilling with the family. Fruity and healthy, they […]
I was recently asked by someone, what can I do with all my spare alcohol? I know this person must not read my recipes often, since alcohol is a staple in much of my cooking. My advice to her was, either throw a big party and make cocktails for everyone, or use my recipes to […]
Most people know that alcohol is a great tool for cooks, but not everyone thinks of tea for cooking purposes. Tea has a beautiful earthy fragrance and brings new, unexpected depth and flavour to almost any dish. Green tea, black tea, jasmine tea, lavender tea or chamomile tea- they all work well, so be experimental! […]
Summertime is a culinary gold mine; all the fresh local produce that’s available this time of year inspires cooks to create colourful, seasonal dishes that are healthy and flavourful. As summer approaches, it is a good idea to start thinking towards lighter, healthier meal options that are packed full of local fruits and vegetables. After […]
A well-made risotto is a dish that junior chefs and home cooks alike strive to perfect. Risotto is a creamy, cheesy Italian style of rice, made with short-grain Arborio rice. It is an excellent blank canvas for almost any flavour; seafood, vegetables and meats are all very complimentary to risotto. Saffron and other herbs are […]
With the arrival of summer, parties are sure to follow! Nothing compliments an awesome summer do like a cool cocktail! As with cooking, cocktails are an amazing blank canvas for any flavour combinations that you want to incorporate. My tip is to begin with a theme- what type of flavours are you and your party […]
Hot salads may seem like an oxymoron, but they are a quickly rising trend, and are delectable as they are impressive. When creating a hot salad, cooks must consider many factors; which greens and vegetables are able to stand up to heat? Which cheeses compliment warm dressings? While it may take a bit of experimentation […]
