Chevre & Pickled Beets on a Bed of Spinach
August 31, 2007 by Kimberly · 3 Comments
I just love this! I crave it! This is an easy, fabulous, quick and tasty appetizer that you do not have to cook, and can make in less than 10 min. ~ Kimberly Edwards
For many an age gone by, spinach and beets have always been a winning combination. Add the chevre and you have a masterpiece. Add the truffle oil, and now you have elegant splendor!
Type: Appetizer
Prep Time: Less than 10 min
Yield: Should feed 4 people as an appetizer
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Ingredients:
Instructions: Read more
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Enjoy The Sunset of Summer With A Healthy Barbecue Or Picnic
August 28, 2007 by Kimberly · 2 Comments
Summer is coming to a close…It is truly the Sunset of Summer…Don’t you want to enjoy the last bit of summer barbecuing out on your deck or picnicking in the park with family and friends? Well, I certainly do, and I intend to.
If you’re anything like me, you are trying to soak up every last ray of sunshine of the summer. I am even working outside, instead of at our kitchen table. I am not a huge fan of winter, except for the wonderful food we make! I will enjoy the Indian Summer!
In fact, last week, we enjoyed everyday outside on the deck of our cottage! What a de-stresser. Not only did we eat deliciously, but we enjoyed each other, and the sunshine! (Yup, that’s me in the photo, enjoying every minute of it!)
Check out Rosanne’s great ideas for a healthy deck party! Enjoy!
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Picnics and Backyard Barbeque – Plan a Healthy Deck Party
By Rosanne Rust
Picnic and BBQ season is still going strong. There’s nothing more fun than having a few friends or neighbors over for a barbeque. Don’t think you can plan a healthy deck party that everyone will enjoy? Well think again. Use these simple steps for your next summer gathering and everyone will have a smile on their faces and want to come back next weekend!
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Grape Season Means Making Wine At Home
August 26, 2007 by Kimberly · 6 Comments
It is Grape Season!!! One of my very favorite times of year. Why? Because we make wine at home!
My parents have made wine at home for many many years…As long as I can remember, actually.
Every grape season, we choose what kind of grapes we want to use, and order them early from a local grower. We usually make our wine with concord, Agawam, and Niagara grape varieties. We pick up about 4 bushels of grapes, and use the grapes we grow in our garden…And it is a family affair.
We all get together to wash and “process” the grapes. Meaning we pick each and every grape off of the stems.
Then, the boys take it away – well, into the garage – to juice the grapes through a grape/wine press into a huge Rubbermaid-type pail/trash bin with a spout at the bottom.
The boys then drain the juice from the bin into boiling water sterilized demijohns.
A simple syrup made from 1/2 water, 1/2 sugar (~1 bag) boiled until the sugar is dissolved, is added to the juice, since we love sweet wine that tastes something like Port or Sherry.
We use a simple syrup because if you add pure sugar, it may not completely dissolve in the juice, and will sit at the bottom. Your wine will get sweeter and sweeter as you get to the bottom, probably to the point where it is no longer even enjoyable. So, please use a simple syrup.
If you like dry wine, don’t Read more
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Kimberly’s Aloequila
I just love aloe vera. What an awesome plant. It can heal your wounds and sunburns, tastes wonderful, and is used for many other medicinal purposes. Now, let’s cook…well, mix it up!
“The lower leaf of the [aloe vera] plant is used for medicinal purpose. If the lower leaf is sliced open, the gel obtained can be applied on the affected area of the skin. Leaves and seeds are the two edible parts of Aloe Vera” (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aloe_vera, 2007).
Looking for another “festive” tropical-type alcoholic beverage to replace the usual margarita? I’ve got it just for you! I created it tonight, and it is my new favorite thing!
Enjoy!
Type: Beverage
Serve With: Lime
Prep Time: 2 min
Yield: 1 delicious highball
Ingredients: Read more
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Perfect Peaches
August 24, 2007 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment
Since we made Ice Cream yesterday, I thought we should talk about peaches today, since they go sooooo well on top of Ice Cream…what’s better than peaches n’ cream? Also, they are wonderfully in season right now!
Being from Ontario, I am especially partial to our local peaches. They are some of the best in the WORLD!
My Story:
My mother’s side of the family immigrated from Russia to Vineland, Ontario, and then ended up settling in Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario, Canada. My mother is youngest of 9 children, and I am the youngest of 27 grandchildren, all of whom had to, at one time or another, work on the farm. Now, I love cherries, pears, and apples, but I loved it when peach season hit! Not only was it easier to fill a basket worth, but at anytime, you could take a break and enjoy a luscious peach! Wow!!!
Below, Arleen has some great ideas for you to use your season’s peaches!
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A Sweet Taste of Sunshine
By Arleen Kaptur
Incredible Ice Cream
August 23, 2007 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment
I scream. You scream. We All scream for Ice Cream! Who doesn’t like Ice Cream? Is that even possible?
Well, I’ve been on vacation, but I still want to give you some good information while I’m getting some R&R.
What better to talk about than Ice Cream? Check out this great recipe and method. We can do this at our cottage this week! Enjoy!
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How to Make Ice Cream
By Sean Brown
Many people don’t realize that ice cream has been around for a long, long time! Way before the invention of electricity, ice cream can be traced back to 4000 BC. In the 1st century AD the Roman Emperor Nero (yes, like the software) had ice brought down from the mountains and combined it with fruit toppings.
As you can see ice cream has a rich and flavorsome history and has been around for a while, but how do you make ice cream?
This is the basic premise of how to make ice cream. This recipe is the basis for a huge number of ice cream recipes online. The best thing about it is that all the ingredients and things you need are very easy to obtain. A great way to waste a half hour!
Ingredients: Read more
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How To Make Your Own 100 Bottles Of Beer On The Wall
Ever wonder how they make beer? Well, I did…I was just thinking about it today, in fact. I have been trying some great microbrews in Ontario this year, and some great imported beer.
My latest find is an Argentinian beer called “Patagonia”. On the back of the bottle, it says it is made with water, hops and malt. (I knew it would say that)
…But, then I was thinking…I bet I could make some seriously tasty beer myself! So, I looked it up, and wanted to share it with you. I truly hope you enjoy this information, and let me know how awesome your 100 bottles of beer are!
How Beer Is Made
By Mario OReilly
When you think of beer you might think that it has only been here for a couple of hundred years but is so not the case, beer has been drunk all over the world in one form or another, from lagers to bitters.
So How Is Beer Made?
To put it in simple terms beer is a fermented combination of water, barley, yeast and hops. The various beers on offer in the licensed establishments across the world are mainly determined by the yeast that was used during fermentation.
So let’s take a beer apart and examine the different properties that make up a “pint”. Read more
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Rada Knives Rock!
August 22, 2007 by Kimberly · 2 Comments
Can I say Wow or what?
I have never even heard of these knives before this week. We were “Up North” in Ontario at our cottage, and we went to the flea market they hold on Sundays in Grand Bend. We came across this random vendor, who had a booth of all sorts of miscellaneous things. I spotted these knives he had called Rada Cutlery.
What caught my eye was the aesthetics of it. I love things, where the entire piece is the same color…It just looks clean and streamlined. Even the chef’s knife
Now, he had a peeling paring knife
The casing says it is made from high carbon stainless steel, and it is made in the USA.
That afternoon, we had a chance to use these beauties. I grabbed the peeling paring knife
Creamy Malibu Coconut Dipping Sauce
So…We are at the cottage and about to heat some breaded coconut shrimp in the oven…Yes, I like convenience sometimes too…and they usually come with a great Pina Colada-type dipping sauce (although there is never enough of it to go around). However…this package we had doesn’t have a sauce.
Well, go classic cocktail sauce…nope, no horseradish @ the cottage… So…I came up with this great recipe, and it was just what we wanted (and had the ingredients for)! ~ Kimberly Edwards
Type: Sauce
Serve With: Breaded Coconut Shrimp
Prep Time: 5 min
Yield: Enough for 20 medium-sized shrimp
Ingredients: Read more
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Veggie Chili Challenge
August 20, 2007 by Kimberly · 2 Comments
When you don’t have a lot in your pantry, except some cans of veggies, a bag of beans, and herbs and spices, anyone would tell you to go shopping…But…The creative cook will always make something out of “nothing”.
I was asked by an acquaintance, if I only have in my pantry:
1 can of organic stewed tomatoes
1 yam
1 can of chickpeas
1 bag of split mung beans
1/2 an onion
some celery
brown rice
olive oil
herbs and spices
…and I didn’t want to go shopping, what could I make? Make a vegetarian chili! ~ Kimberly Edwards
Type: Main
Serve With: Fresh and crusty bread, brown rice, tortillas
Prep Time: ~ 1 hr
Cook Time: ~ 25 min
Yield: Enough for 4 people
Ingredients:
Instructions: Read more
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