Web Chef Review: Ontario Golden Delicious Apples at Harvest Barn Country Markets
The season for harvesting Ontario Golden Delicious Apples has come, and you should see the fantastic beauties at Harvest Barn Country Markets. These locally grown, golden delicious apples are at the perfect stage of ripeness now, all juicy and crunchy and d-e-l-i-c-i-o-u-s. They are ready for making mouthwatering pies, to pack in your childrens’ lunches, to bake – smothered in brown sugar and marshmallows, making tasty...
How to Cook Ginger Chicken Soup in a Pumpkin + Video
I am super excited to share this recipe with you for How to Cook Ginger Chicken Soup in a Pumpkin. This delicious, savory recipe gives you a chance to enjoy the taste of pumpkin for recipes other than pumpkin pie. I am happy to serve this lovely soup cooked right inside the pumpkin, which is so attractive, healthy and fun! Essentially, the pumpkin is the pot. This soup gets to cook inside of the pumpkin, giving it some amazing flavor,...
Web Chef Review: Hand-Painted Artisan Pumpkins at Harvest Barn Country Markets
I have a unique product to show you – Hand-Painted Artisan Pumpkins at Harvest Barn Country Markets. I got this beautifully rendered, artistic pumpkin for my outdoor, Fall display, from my local Harvest Barn Country Market in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The talented Canadian artist who created the spooky design for our Halloween pumpkin, is Susan Dupont Baptista and she certainly has done a fantastic job. Find out about this product on...
Web Chef Review: Ontario Romanesco Broccoflower at Harvest Barn Country Markets
This is an Ontario Romanesco Broccoflower from Harvest Barn Country Markets, which is an amazing vegetable. What on earth is broccoflower? It is a hybrid cross, between broccoli and cauliflower, but what a truly beautiful plant it is. A lovely green cup of leaves, that hold the lemony green pyramid-like vegetable head or curd, in the center, which is made up of bumpy, little florets in a fractal pattern. It is organized much like the...
How to Can Mom’s Dill Pickles + Video
I am excited to show you How to Can Mom’s Dill Pickles with my amazing Mother! The recipe my mother uses is one where she combined my German grandmother’s recipe, and my Ukrainian grandmother’s recipe, and she came out with her own recipe which, in my opinion is the best of two worlds. Our family is wild about mom’s dill pickles. When I was away at university, mom and dad used to stock up my pantry, always...
How to Grill Haskapa Smoked Paprika Pork Riblets + Video
Using this recipe for How to Grill Haskapa Smoked Paprika Pork Riblets is a unique and delicious way to prepare tender, tasty pork riblets. The Haskapa flavoring makes the riblets even more mouthwatering, especially combined with smoked paprika. Haskapa has an amazing line of products containing haskap berries. For the glaze recipe, I use Haskapa Jam made with plump haskap berries out of Nova Scotia. Haskapa.com Grilled Haskapa Smoked...
Web Chef Review: Ontario Baby Kale at Harvest Barn Country Markets
Ontario Baby Kale is at Harvest Barn Country Markets! I know their kale is delicious because I have used it a number of times, but this is baby kale that is very tender and tasty to use in a salad or to cook on the stove top. It is also great to include in your soups, stews & stocks – a little peppery and lemony – somewhat similar to arugula. This baby kale would be ideal used in sauces or on sandwiches in place of...
Web Chef Review: Rancourt Winery 2012 Malbec
This bottle of Rancourt Winery 2012 Malbec is an amazing, exciting wine. Malbec is quite a rare grape here in the Niagara Region or in all of Canada for that matter. There are only three producers of a single varietal Malbec wine in Niagara area – using only one type of grape in their wine and in this case, it is Malbec. Malbec is similar to a beaujolais or pinot noir, except it is lighter in color and fruitier. A beautiful...
How to Grill Napa Jack’s Bourbon BBQ Pork Side Ribs + Video
This recipe for How to Grill Napa Jack’s Bourbon BBQ Pork Side Ribs may just be the tastiest dish of Summer so far! These ribs are not only succulent, but the flavor of bourbon really comes through on these fabulously grilled slab of pork ribs. Such a delicious recipe. I hope you use often and enjoy it as much as we do. Napa Jack’s Bourbon BBQ Pork Side Ribs: For this recipe, we are using Napa Jack’s Bourbon BBQ...
Web Chef Review: Ontario Broccoli at Harvest Barn Country Markets
Ontario Broccoli is in season at Harvest Barn Country Markets – so green, crispy and beautiful to cook and eat. This healthy-looking broccoli came from my local Harvest Barn Country Market in Niagara-on-the-Lake, one of their two locations. The other is located in St. Catharines, in Southern Ontario. This is how my broccoli came, with the tender stalk and florets protected by the thicker outer leaves. Usually when you purchase...
Web Chef Review: Organic Wheat Grass Living Greens by Sprouts for Life
This is what I say about Organic Wheat Grass Living Greens by Sprouts for Life. These beautiful greens are generally available in the produce section at your local supermarket or grocers. When purchased, this organic wheat grass comes in a sturdy, white pot filled with fine organic soil, contained in an open plastic bag that protects the grass. The sprouted wheat berries are on top, showing several days of growth, depending on how...
Web Chef Review: Ontario Dirty Potatoes at Harvest Barn Country Markets
Ontario Dirty Potatoes are now available at Harvest Barn Country Markets! Take a look at this interesting, heirloom variety of potato. They look all scruffy with flakey skin, and appear to be dirty, but don’t worry…These potatoes cook up well and are very tasty. Find out about this product on this webisode of What I Say About Food: These dirty potatoes came straight from the dirt to our local Harvest Barn Country Market in...
Web Chef Review: Ontario Cabbage at Harvest Barn Country Markets
Ontario Cabbage is here at Harvest Barn Country Markets! Just take a look at these beautiful cabbages – one green and one red. They are big, healthy, fresh and Ontario-grown and I got them at Harvest Barn Country Market in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The cabbage I brought home is in perfect condition, vibrant in color, and with crisp, plump leaves. These particular cabbages went into salads, and I made Salami-Topped Cabbage-Wrapped...
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