Great Wings & Pizza at J Rocks Bar & Pizza in St. Catharines, Ontario
If you’re in Niagara, St. Catharines to be exact, and you’re looking for a place that serves great wings, look no further… J Rocks Bar & Pizza can handle that request with 40 different flavors of chicken wings (+1 since my favorite is plain with salt & pepper). The wings are not only a great size, but they are fried to perfection. They are always crispy on the outside, which is exactly what I prefer. I like...
The Feathery Pub Restaurant Review in St. Catharines
So, I had the opportunity to eat at the Feathery Pub in St. Catharines, Ontario tonight for the first time. I knew that it’s a happening place where bands come to play on the weekends, but was unaware that the food was good. Aside from the 20 some-odd beers they have on draft, they have an extensive pub menu with tons to choose from. Feeling like a home-style meal that night, I opted to eat the Shepherd’s Pie. Not only was...
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”. 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...
Web Chef Review: Itt’s Thai Restaurant – St. Catharines, ON
That’s not a typo…LOL There is a restaurant in St. Catharines, Ontario called Itt’s Thai! My mother and sister wanted Thai, but didn’t feel like driving from the Pen Center (a mall in St. Kitt’s) over to Spicy Thai and heard there was one over on Hartzel Rd. They told me it was super clean and very nice inside. The waiter was helpful and friendly too. Most importantly, the TASTE! They brought me food...
How to Cook Cream of Roasted Butternut Squash & Sweet Potato Soup + Video
Cream of Roasted Butternut Squash & Sweet Potato Soup is exactly what you want to cozy up with this time of year! A heavenly, creamy combination of autumn ingredients, perfect for the fall. It’s a soup everyone will love with hearty butternut squash & sweet potato, roasted & creamed to perfection. We are hauling gorgeous squashes out of our kitchen garden this time of year, and I’ve been harvesting our sweet...
How to Roast Dirty Potato Fans + Video
I am so pleased to teach you How to Roast Dirty Potato Fans! This impressive side dish is a feast for the eyes & the palate, and can pair well with any meat dish. Dirty potatoes are an actual heirloom variety of potato, and these particular ones are grown in Ontario. These potatoes have a flaky skin that holds more dirt than other potatoes might, so they need to be washed thoroughly. The insides of these potatoes are bright white...
How to Roast Chestnuts + Video
If you have never Roasted Chestnuts before, this is the perfect time to learn! Using my recipe for how to cook fresh chestnuts will ensure your success… Roasted chestnuts have an earthy, sweet taste and combine well with cooked Brussel sprouts. The presentation is quite beautiful, as the Brussel sprouts are intermingled with these delicious tidbits of roasted chestnuts. Roasted Chestnuts: They also taste great, eaten with sweet...
Web Chef Review: Mexican Key Limes at Harvest Barn Country Markets
I picked up some Mexican Key Limes from Harvest Barn Country Markets & I am so excited… I will be baking up a key lime pie, but let’s talk about these beautiful, shiny, little key limes! These limes are a lovely green color, they come in a nice mesh bag holding about 25 key limes to allow air circulation, and they smell amazing. Find out about this product on this webisode of What I Say About Food: The flavor of these...
Web Chef Review: Ontario Baby Carrots at Harvest Barn Country Markets
Always delicious, raw or cooked, washed and peeled, they are Ontario Baby Carrots from Harvest Barn Country Markets. Baby carrots are one vegetable that I need to have on hand at all times. I find that I have dozens of recipes that call for carrots. These crunchy, Ontario baby carrots are great for packing in lunches, make healthy & tasty snacks and add flavor to many dishes. You can cook them, roast, bake, BBQ, whole, dipped,...
Web Chef Review: Ontario Hot Cherry Peppers at Harvest Barn Country Markets
I got these beautiful, bright red, Ontario Hot Cherry Peppers at Harvest Barn Country Market in Niagara-on-the-Lake. This basket of hot, cute, little peppers are very fresh and shiny, making them perfect for canning. These cherry peppers have also been referred to as hot pimento peppers. There is also a sweet variety of pimento peppers. Find out about this product on this webisode of What I Say About Food: My parents used to can hot...
Web Chef Review: Ontario Orange Cauliflower at Harvest Barn Country Markets
Have a look at this gorgeous, Ontario Orange Cauliflower from Harvest Barn Country Markets. Their cauliflower super fresh and the color is very pretty. By means of a genetic mutation, some cauliflowers have been hybridized, resulting in vibrant shades of orange, yellow, green and purple cauliflower curds (heads), allowing chefs to get more creative when preparing cauliflower. Find out about this product on this webisode of What I Say...
Web Chef Review: Ontario Turnips at Harvest Barn Country Markets
Have a look at this gorgeous, huge, Ontario Turnip from Harvest Barn Country Markets that I picked up from their market in Niagara-on-the-Lake. You can tell how very fresh it is because the coating is unmarred, the stem area is bright yellow, as well as the turnip tip, and the smell is sweet and appealing. My family and I just can’t imagine the Holidays without serving mashed turnip. Beautiful turkey dinners just don’t...
Web Chef Review: Ontario Brussel Sprouts at Harvest Barn Country Markets
We all know that veggies are good for us, and when they taste as good as Ontario Brussel Sprouts at Harvest Barn Country Markets it’s a pleasure to eat them. This bowl of gorgeous Brussel sprouts is so appetizing because they are so obviously fresh with a nice green color, perfectly formed little cabbages, with no yellow leaves and they make a great side dish for any meal. Prepared by cooking until knife tender and dressed with...
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