The mere mention of chili sauce in the last article sparked a lively conversation about our favorite condiment. Last summer I was scouring my preserving cookbooks and noticed there…
Valentine’s Day approaches and scores of people are writing cards, buying candy and flowers, or even preparing marriage proposals! It has become the second largest “giving day” after Christmas.…
Podcast – Canadian Food Focus I recently recorded a podcast for Canadian Food Focus. CanadianFoodFocus link to the corresponding article: https://canadianfoodfocus.org/podcasts/podcast-what-are-the-best-practices-for-preserving-foodpodcast/ Create Your Own Group If you have a…
January 5th marks the 12th day of Christmas, the eve of the Epiphany, and a time to prepare a Wassail and partake in the ancient traditions associated with that…
Winter is finally here and there’s nothing like raiding the pantry to create a cozy meal for a chilly evening. And nothing says comfort more than meatloaf. This recipe…
Nothing says approaching autumn more than grapes. We are so fortunate to live in an area where there are lots of wild grapes as well as other domesticated varieties…
Recently I was treated to a stroll through my friend’s magnificent rose garden. She mentioned that her neighbor came over to harvest petals for jelly. I hadn’t really thought…
Peaches have an incredible history here in Ontario. According to “tenderfruit.com”, in 1797 peaches were harvested at the mouth of the Niagara. By the mid 1780s, Peter Secord, brother…
It is the time of year when we visit markets and farm-gates in search of local produce and products. I was prompted to write this piece after recently visiting…
The common Elderberry bush is in blossom, so what better time to harvest the flowers. Elderberry bushes are found in home gardens but also grow wild along streams and…