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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…