Over the weekend, Food Network Canada's blog posted two of my most recent articles on Essex County Wineries and The Chatham Street Grill. Check them out!
August 18, 2008
August 11, 2008
My recent culinary adventures...
...and not one of them has to do with me cooking anything!
Over the summer I intended to cook every recipe from a particular cookbook. Sort of like the Julie and Julia Project. It was a romantic notion -- it never happened.
Some things that have occurred - food wise - this summer, besides our trip out West.
1. My husband and I took a day to compare the Coney dogs of four different diners.
Look for my upcoming article about the amazing Detroit Coney Dog on the Food Network Blog. In the meantime check out this article about the competition between the original American and Lafayette Coney places.
2. I ate at friend's and family's houses. They served pear and watercress vichyssoise, seared lamb chops, mango chicken stir fry, barbecues chorizo and one of my favourite indulgences - party potatoes (so gross and SO GOOD!)
3.My husband brought home every local fruit and veggie he could find from stands on his way home from work. What a good boy.
4. I experienced my sister's baking. She is not a cook, just has no interest, yet she concocted these two gorgeous cakes for her step-daughter's birthdays. I am utterly impressed.
August 5, 2008
Mamo Bistro - Windsor. Ontario
Mamo Bistro, an adorable resto right here in Windsor, is closing its doors on Aug. 23, 2008. The intimate eatery is located in the area where I grew up and has been serving fantastic fare for almost four years.
Lucky for Windsor consumers they will be re-opening with a new style of cuisine at the old locale of Bin 151 on Ottawa Street.
For more details about this change, please read the article on Windsor Eats.
(Added Aug. 18, 2008)
Lucky for my husband and I, we will be able to enjoy the culinary concoctions of Ryan Odette twice before he closes. On Aug. 16, we celebrated my mother-in-law's birthday there, and will be heading back next Saturday to celebrate mine.
Grilled Quail with Tuscan Bread Salad
Berkshire Pork Tenderloin with Cherries, Sweet Potato and Collard Greens
Food in the News
Salt, I have so many varieties but not a clue as how to use them all properly. Chowhound explains - CHOW
If you are one to buy most of your fresh food as organic, here are 12 in which that may not be necessary - Food Network Canada
Foolproof ways to let your guests know when it is time to go! - CHOW
Restos in Toronto are starting to grow their own produce, that's as local as it gets - Toronto Life
Recipe Review
I usually save cauliflower for the fall, but I can't resist this fried recipe - Seasonal Ontario Food
Sliders are the best way to eat ground beef - period. Here's Chowhound's recipe - CHOW
If I've said it once, I've said it a million times - ice cream is my weakness and having an ice cream maker helps not at all. Here 947 recipes from Epicurious - Epicurious
Summer is time for canning all those gorgeous local fruits and veggies. The Globe shows you how - The Globe & Mail
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