It’s amazing how quickly things turn from feeling like winter will never end to suddenly realize that we’re in the heart of Spring and summer is around the corner. There’s still some limited preserving this month (though lots of options including winter hold-overs) as Spring starts with delicate leafy things – awesome for the table, [...]
Archive for April, 2011
May Preserving Ideas
Posted in General, Tips, Tricks and Troubleshooting on April 30, 2011 | 5 Comments »
How to make your own Noodles – without Special Equipment
Posted in Baking, Doughs and Pasta on April 29, 2011 | 12 Comments »
I really enjoy sharing simple, quick and easy-to make recipes here. This recipe fits some of that criteia (the ingredients are certainly simple and the technique is not difficult) - but it’s a lot of work – that, in my estimation, is worth it. Homemade pasta is just so different from the store-bought stuff. Flavour aside [...]
Royal Flush
Posted in Traditions and Memories on April 28, 2011 | 11 Comments »
I have a lot of English in my blood: my Mum and her family came to Canada on boats when she was 13 – except aunt Marg, she got to fly! but that’s another story – and my grandparents on my Dad’s side were both English…so along with a love of football (or soccer if [...]
Farmer’s Market Cornmeal – A Rare Favourite
Posted in Other Ingredients on April 27, 2011 | 7 Comments »
I was so excited to see that cornmeal had returned to my favorite farmer’s table – an excitement that would quickly turn bittersweet. I have become a giant convert to eating – and making – my own polenta (originally posted as Polenta – the Easiest Thing I’d Never Made). My recipe has been tweaked since [...]
Ocean Wise SeaFoodie Contest Comes to a Close
Posted in Miscellaneous on April 26, 2011 | 7 Comments »
I’m humbled to announce that I have been named ‘Ocean Wise SeaFoodie.’ I hope that the ultimate winner is Ocean Wise and their message of sustainability and our oceans. Here was our final video: There is a certain irony that I’ve spent the last two days lying on the couch and my stomach turns at [...]
Good Books on Dehydrating
Posted in Books on April 25, 2011 | 5 Comments »
Aagaard Farms asked our Facebook community for any advice on books or websites on dehydrating. We love requests like this – it makes coming up with ideas for new posts that much easier. And we do love to share… Before reviewing a few of the books we have on the topic, I have to emphasize [...]
My `Secret` to the Best Dried Bean Soup in Town
Posted in General Cooking, Tips and Tricks on April 24, 2011 | 2 Comments »
I struggled for years to make a great soup from dried beans. I tried many tricks – soaking, not soaking, salting before then after, cooking them slow, cooking them long and I always struggled. Most beans do not need soaking (though it can speed up their cooking time). Simply bring dried beans to a strong [...]
Family for Dinner…an Awesome Surprise and Great Memories…
Posted in Traditions and Memories on April 23, 2011 | 1 Comment »
We`re visitng my parents today – we had planned to be back in the city this morning but a bout of post-vacation colds has us lying low and enjoying an impromptu Easter feast with my folks, my Aunt from New Brunswick and her daughter (who now lives in Shanghai). As I was thinking of writing [...]
New Project: My Restaurant Menu
Posted in General on April 22, 2011 | 4 Comments »
It’s the start of spring – we’re flipping between sunny, warm and hail and snow. It’s a confusing time of year for clothing and it’s these days that I get really excited about the coming season of food (yes, I am that obsessed). As we’ve gained more friends who work within food and it’s related [...]
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