Tomato season is truly upon us. I know, this blog featured tomatoes last week as well! But I just went out into my garden to gather what is waiting to be picked this morning, and the colors and tastes are just too nice! See photo above for the results. I will do some canning, mostly
The farm stands here in Prince Edward County are brimming with so much beautiful produce right now. I picked up a huge Zucchini the other day for .75 cents! This weeks recipe is a delicious way to serve up those gorgeous tomatoes, zucchini and onions that are available at all the local farms. I have
I come before you today in praise of eggplant. I was not a huge fan of eggplant for much of my life, but in the last few years I find myself enjoying it more and more (perhaps because I now grow it in my garden every summer). As Mark Bittman, the NY Times cooking writer
Today’s recipe is one of my favourite salads for a BBQ, potluck, or anytime you’ll be feeding a crowd. It can (should) be made well ahead and surprisingly, leftovers stay fresh and can still be eaten the next day, which is unusual for a salad. Many of the ingredients are on sale this week at
Hey! Pork tenderloins are on sale at No Frills for $2.77/lb. Broccoli is on sale there for $.97 a head. So let’s fire up the grill (or make a fire with some nice hardwood coals) and grill some pork tenderloins, with a broccoli salad on the side! This is the marinade that my family made
My grandkids love cauliflower and broccoli as long as it is cheesy. Cheddar makes everything better, right? This is an easy recipe that kids and adults will enjoy and it is so much healthier than cheese whiz! You can pick up some cauliflower at No Frills this week for $1.97 per head and whip up
Summer squash is here! Not yet in our local gardens (not mine anyway), but available at the supermarkets. Ontario summer squashes, both yellow and green (zucchini) are on sale at No Frills this week for $1/lb. I love to grill summer squash, simply slicing it lengthwise, coating it with a little olive oil and salt.
Ground Pork is a great value, often being less expensive than ground beef, although maybe not quite as versatile. I have a couple of ground pork recipes, with this one being a favourite for a quick weeknight meal. Metro has it on sale this week for $4.99/lb, so for less than $10, you can have
Ontario lettuce is in the markets! Seeing lettuce on sale at Sobey’s, Metro, and No Frills (about $1.50/head at all three) confirms that things are growing, despite the wet and chilly spring. Yes, I always knew that, and I even have lettuce in my own garden, but I realize that a part of me
For many years I have searched for a way to make truly crispy chicken thighs without the mess and hassle of deep-frying, and about 6 months ago, I found it. This easy recipe has an unlikely ingredient that crisps the skin; baking powder. Weird, I know! Chicken thighs and drumsticks are on sale at Metro