Connected

The weather is starting to finally feel like spring. One sure sign is when the chickens start to lay their eggs after taking it easy…

Seeds of Sustenance

Part of getting ready for spring planting is taking the time to appreciate our seeds. They provide the gift of life through their own growth…

Simply Sustenance

Last week’s dinner marked the end of the first installment of the Healthy Roots challenge. It was a pleasure to work with Family Traditions on…

Encourage youth to eat raw vegetables by making your own dip

It is always a pleasure and an honour to cook for youth of all ages. I believe that having a positive relationship with food needs…

Sweet Sweet Potato

I’m a big fan of naturally sweet foods because they can satisfy my craving for sugar in a nutritious way. Sweet potatoes are a perfect…

Cleaning out the pantry

It is very easy to lose track of what ingredients you have hiding in your cupboard, basement, cooler, fridge or wherever else you store your…

Warm Thoughts

Comfort food keeps the soul warm when the temperatures plummet well below zero. Deceivingly simple food made with love and care has a powerful effect…

Rabbit Stew

Cooking rabbit well can be a challenge because rabbit meat is high in connective tissue. Just last week I received an email from a woman…

Fish Soup: Any Fin is Possible

There is an incredible variety of fish available, each having its own unique texture and flavour profile. In the kitchen it is important to never…

Stock up and use everything

When cooking on a budget with few ingredients to choose from, it is very important to utilize everything. Doing so will add depth of flavour…

What to do without salt

In last week’s column I walked through the steps of preserving a duck leg by curing it in maple syrup and cooking and storing it…

Duck in its own fat

Curing and cooking animals in their own fat is an ancient preserving technique. There are two fundamental steps to the process. First one would typically…

Rendering Fat

In the absence of butter or cooking oil you can easily render fat from an animal to use for cooking. Animal fats have a medium-high…

Salad in a jar

This time of the season you can still make great tasting, locally grown food. When stored properly, the vast availability of close to home grown…

I Can Mash-Potato… and do the Twist

Making good mashed potatoes, a seemingly simple preparation, can be tricky. As with any preparation, using accessible real ingredients is what makes great food. The…