The nice thing about cucumbers is that they are available all year round, but cukes fresh from the market make a Creamy Cucumber Salad extra-special at this time of year. Regular cucumbers that are available in the winter are usually … Continue reading
Ah…the Farmer’s Market again! This time, they had fresh new cabbages, for just a dollar! One half of a small to medium cabbage makes enough Coleslaw (or Cabbage Salad or Slaw) for about 6 people, at a pretty reasonable cost. … Continue reading
The heat wave continues as we enter the third day of the heat alert. All winter, we have been waiting for the warm weather, but 38 degrees C is hot and with the humidity, brutal. The good news is that … Continue reading
Environment Canada issued a heat alert for many parts of Southern Ontario yesterday and the last thing you want to be doing at the end of the day is cooking over a hot stove. Cauliflower and Sun Dried Tomato Salad … Continue reading
There is fresh basil growing in my garden and fresh radishes at the market. The watermelon is still coming from the States, but Watermelon and Radish Salad is something I like to enjoy all summer long. I switch over to … Continue reading
German Style Potato Salad is crafted by coating the just cooked potatoes with a vinaigrette that gets absorbed right into the potatoes. It is completed with a buttermilk dressing. I have made this version with fresh from the market new … Continue reading
Every cook needs a make-ahead salad for family get togethers, buffets, and barbecues. This Marinated Mixed Vegetable Salad is colourful and tasty with a pleasant vinaigrette. Substitute with seasonal vegetables when making this salad during the growing season. Very yummy! … Continue reading
Much to my delight, the Farmer’s Market is starting to harvest the first of it’s fresh produce for this season. This week, there were new peas, radishes and the first picking of the strawberry crop. I know what you are … Continue reading
Well, spring is finally arrived and asparagus is plentiful in the Farmer’s Market. This Asian Rice Salad is just one of many ways that I can incorporate a seasonal vegetable into our diet. It is lovely in the spring with … Continue reading
Celery is often dismissed as a vegetable made mostly of water, but it’s actually a good source of potassium, magnesium, calcium and vitamins A, B, C and K. Besides that, it is available year round and all parts of it … Continue reading