As fall sets in, it is a perfect time for Farfalle with Sausages and Mushrooms. It is comfort food at its best. Serve it with a nice green salad and perhaps a glass of wine. Farfalle with Sausages and Mushrooms … Continue reading
September brings the beautiful purple plums, many varieties and freestone. Plum Jam is an aubergine coloured jam, that is not overly sweet and a nice addition to a biscuit or toast. … Continue reading
There is nothing quite like the crunch of a Garlic Dill Pickle to accompany your sandwich at lunch or on a pickle dish for a dinner. These Garlic Dill Pickles are not hard to make, but you need to follow … Continue reading
Tomatoes are fresh and ready at the local Farmer’s Market and grocery stores. Our Good Chili Sauce is made with a combination of fresh tomatoes, onion, celery and apple, slow simmered for a beautiful savory sauce. This is a … Continue reading
That first summer we spent at the cottage, we realized that there was a large crop of wild raspberries along the roadside into the cottage. They were turned into delicious raspberry pies. Every summer, we would also make a trip … Continue reading
Grilled Asian Chicken is a recipe that I had almost forgotten about and that would have been a shame. An easy to make soy-ginger-garlic marinade, infuses the chicken with a wonderful flavour and keeps it moist while on the grill. … Continue reading
August approaches and the Farmers’ Market is filled with freshly picked corn, beets, peaches, nectarines, beans and so much more. Cherries are almost finished and we are into the ever bearing strawberries… I was at the market last week and … Continue reading
When the season turns to autumn, Ginger Apple Chutney is the perfect side to accompany grilled pork steaks or used as a topping for Baked Brie. For our Saturday dinner, I took a small pork loin roast, cut it into … Continue reading
Cauliflowers are now available in the Farmers’ Markets, but you can get cauliflower year round in grocery stores. I find that every so often in mid winter, there is a deal on cauliflower from somewhere south of us and I … Continue reading
A nice alternative to traditional Basil Pesto (see recipe), Parsley Pesto uses Italian parsley, instead of basil for a nice fresh herbal addition to pasta, pizza, Roasted Cauliflower (see recipe) and other cooked vegetables. Enjoy! … Continue reading