Mai Thai Cuisine Restaurant in Niagara Falls, Ontario

I haven’t updated the blog in a while – mostly because I’ve been concentrating on the “Living Pink Through Fashion” Show & Calendar Launch for Breast Cancer.

Check out this worthy cause and exciting event here:

* http://LivingPink.info  or on Facebook…

* http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=115128721837945&ref=ts

What else is new in the world of cooking in Niagara Falls?

Well, the M Cafe & Lounge on Lundy’s Lane is officially switching over to Mai Thai Cuisine Restaurant on September 9th, 2010.

Completely renovated and equipped with an unbelievable, authentic menu, this will be the Read more

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Rosewater Tapioca Pudding

Who doesn’t love tapioca pudding? It’s one of the most comforting treats that is reminiscent of your childhood. It’s true food for the soul…

Now that we’re all grown up and we’re looking for some adventure and that “je ne sais quoi”, try this stellar recipe and launch your tapioca into the next century.
~ Kimberly Edwards

Type: Dessert
Serve With: After dinner beverages
Prep Time: 7 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients:

• 3 cups milk
• 1/2 cup quick-cooking tapioca
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 beaten eggs
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp Read more

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You Can Grow Gourmet Mushrooms at Home

Did you know that?

Yes, you can grow your very own gourmet mushrooms at home over and over again.

Mushroom patches can be started by logs already prepared or with kits you purchase.

I had compiled a list of products for my new friend, Lynn Ogryzlo – author of Niagara Cooks, and figured I’d share it with the rest of the world of food lovers out there that frequent my blog.

I don’t know about you, but I absolutely love mushrooms and try to figure out ways to incorporate them into dishes all the time. They’re so healthy for your immune system!

However, I find that my frequent shopping trips to the grocer can prove to be expensive when buying gourmet mushrooms.

These are marvelous gifts for food lovers, especially at Christmas, and you can keep growing mushrooms over and over again…

Here’s the list of 14 different Gourmet Mushrooms you can start growing in your home or outdoors, if preferred:

1. One 9-10″ Shiitake Mushroom Log – $19.95
   

   Shiitake Mushrooms

2. Two Large 14-15″ Shiitake Mushroom Logs with Soaking Trays (w/ Cookbook) – $65.50 – great value
3. Morel Mushroom Patch Kit – $29.95
4. Enokitake Mushroom Kit -  $24.00
5. Oyster Mushroom Kit – $20.00
6. Maitake Mushroom Patch Kit – $29.95
7. Pioppino Mushroom Patch Kit – $27.00
8. Nameko Mushroom Patch Kit – $24.00
9. Reishi Mushroom Kit – $24.00 – considered a “super-food” – (Check out my post: Health Benefits of Reishi Mushrooms)
10. Blue Oyster Mushroom Kit – $18.95
11. Turkey Tail Mushroom Garden Patch – $28.00
    

    Turkey Tail Mushrooms

12. Read more

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Niagara Cooks Book Signing with Lynn Ogryzlo @ Chapters in St. Catharines, Ontario

I’ve been reviewing a fabulous, new local, Niagara cookbook by my new friend, Lynn Ogryzlo called “Niagara Cooks“.

Niagara Cooks by Lynn Ogryzlo

This cookbook heralds in a new way of life reminiscent of days of old – getting back to eating local food, “from farm to table”.

Not only is supporting our local farmers and food suppliers good for your local economy, but it’s healthier and tastier for you too!

I’m making it out to her book signing tomorrow (Saturday, December 5th, 2009) at 1:00 pm at Chapters Book Store in St. Catharines, Ontario at Fairview Mall on Geneva St.

Lynn will be serving up her soon to be famous Niagara Biscotti for all who come out!

Come on out – Lynn will be sure to open up your culinary eyes and Read more

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How to Make Fantastic Beef Stew

There’s just nothing like stew when it’s cold outside and you’re hungry!

This extra tasty classic will leave you wanting another bowl and is sure to please even picky eaters with it’s flavor, fragrance and hearty nature.

The perfect, traditional dish to learn how to make that you can build on and substitute with other meats in the future.
~ Kimberly Edwards

Type: Soup Recipe
Serve With: Fresh, crusty bread and barley, if desired
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 1.25 hr
Yield: 1 large stock pot full

Ingredients:
2 Beef Shanks – Or 4 Beef Brisket with bone in
2 cups Dried Field Mushrooms – Or any varieties of dried mushrooms; Measure before grinding.
1 large Onion – Diced
2 cups Carrots – Chopped
1 1/2 cups Celery – Chopped
1 Leek – Washed and finely sliced
3 cloves Garlic – Minced
2 small Sweet Potatoes – Peeled & 1″ dice
1 1/2 cups Red Read more

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Eat Crustini and Win a Trip to Game Day

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of henderson bas. All opinions are 100% mine.

If you’ve never tried Bistro Crustini, then this is a great reason to do so…

…Wanna win a trip to Las Vegas for Game Day?

Stouffer’s Bistro Crustini is having a contest for you to win a trip to LV which includes: Airfare tickets for two, 5 days & 4 nights at a deluxe hotel, chauffeured limousine service, tickets to a show and $1,500 CDN spending money.

I know I do, and that’s why I’ve already entered for my chance to win that trip, since I love football! Oh yeah, don’t forget the 1 in 3 chance you get at winning a home theater system, or weekly prizes of digital cameras…

Okay, so you get one spin on the contest’s slot machine to see if you win to start with. After that, you can enter the UPCs off the boxes of the Stouffer’s Bistro Crustini you have bought and enjoyed – each one gets you a spin. You find out if you win instantly!

Where can you find these tasty treats that include 11 different flavors? In your grocer’s frozen section.

Whether you choose Philly Steak & Cheese or Meatballs & Mozzarella, you’ll have another chance to win something fabulous from Bistro Crustini.

* This contest is for Canadian residents only…

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I hope you enjoyed this Sandwich post on Cooking With Kimberly! Until next time…

Eat Deliciously,

Kimberly Edwards

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Sentationally Stuffed Peppers with Chevre

My mother has always made stuffed peppers since I was little, and they’re one of my favorites – a type of soul food of mine, if you will…

…This recipe is embellished or “snazzed” up from our traditional recipe, but every bit as delicious!
~ Kimberly Edwards

Type: Main Dish
Serve With: Sour cream or plain yogurt
Prep Time: 12 min
Cook Time: 1 hr
Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 1 lb lean Ground Beef
• 3 cups cooked Rice – I like using basmati or brown made with chicken stock.
• 4 large Peppers – You may use different colors, if you like.
• 1 Onion – Diced
• 6 Mushrooms – Thinly sliced; I use shiitake.
• 1/2 roll of Chevre – Goat cheese
• 1 can whole Tomatoes – Or you can slice fresh tomatoes
• 1 clove Garlic – Finely minced
• 2 tbsp Read more

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Swedish Food Favorites?

I was looking up a bit about Sweden and Swedish food today, since I previously didn’t know too much about that cuisine.

…So, here’s a great video to give you a quick summary of what you can expect from the cuisine of this Northern European country:

I would love to visit Sweden and experience their culinary creations!

Do you have any favorite Read more

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Mushroom Week on Cooking with Kimberly!

My favorite “vegetable” (well, it’s really a fungus, but whatever…LOL) is the mushroom!

It was understood as I grew up that mushrooms were tasty, yes, but they didn’t have much nutritional benefits other than a bit of fiber and lots of water.

Until last year, this is what I thought. However, mushrooms are chock full of all kinds of special nutrients, vitamins and minerals that can only be found in mushrooms!

In fact, mushrooms are especially healthy for your immune system. Try making a creamy mushroom soup if you’re sick, instead of or in addition to your favorite chicken soup!

The thing is, just until recent years, we were pretty much stuck with only being able to access white button mushrooms at the store. These are probably the least nutritious mushrooms there are that are edible.

Nowadays, you can easily find shiitake, oyster, kind oyster, enoki, crimini and portabello mushrooms to mention a few…

When I Read more

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Native American Natural Foods: Tanka Bars

Have you heard of Native American Natural Foods? It’s a food company started by the Lakota Indians from their reservation in Kyle, South Dakota. The Tanka Bar is their best selling product.

Check out this great video that explains it all…

I love that their using their traditional Native American recipes and helping their community, and the rest of the world, overcome health problems such as obesity and Read more

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