By Anneliese Lawton Making sushi at home can be a ton of fun, although a little daunting if you haven’t done it before. We’ve put together some useful tips to get you started, with the help of local connoisseur Mo Aoki, executive chef and owner of Mye and Mye 2. …
Ingredients: 1 quail egg 25 green beans 15 fingerling potatoes 10 nicoise olives 6-7 cherry tomatoes White balsamic vinaigrette, to taste (recipe below) 80 g tuna fillet 60 g mixed greens 10 g fresh coriander 2 g dried cumin White Balsamic Vinaigrette 200 ml canola oil 25 ml white balsamic …
By Sherri Telenko Downtown Oakville’s bustling restaurant scene has a new addition of the Mediterranean variety. Drawn by the town core’s European feel, Ricarda’s has opened up shop on Lakeshore Road East, serving as the restaurant’s second location in the Greater Toronto Area. “Downtown Oakville is more like a European …
By Allie Murray Patio season is finally here — and that means gathering around with good friends to have some great food and drinks. There are many hidden gems throughout the area that make for the perfect meeting spot to indulge in some fun fare. Whether it’s a girls’ night …
Saving the Planet — One Bottle of Wine at a Time By Carmelo Giardina Who would have ever thought that we’d see the day when calculating our carbon footprint was just as important as calculating our calorie intake? There’s no doubting that as a society, we’ve increasingly become more aware …
By Kelly Putter What makes these little heart-shaped berries so irresistible is the mouth-watering blend of sweet and tart flavours that spring from this comparatively wee, seed-laden, tender fruit. “It’s the first magical crop of the season,” explains David MacTavish, who runs Hutchinson Farm, a family farm in Burlington on …
By Sherri Telenko Massimo Capra owns Capra’s Kitchen in Mississauga, and he’s at the restaurant almost every day. Yes, that Massimo. Capra has become a household name thanks to the Food Network and television shows such as Restaurant Makeover, Chopped Canada, City Line, Anna Olsen’s shows and Table for Two. …
By Carmelo Giardina Almost six months removed from those devastating wildfires in California wine country, the nearly decade-long prayer for water hasn’t ceased. Simply put, California is parched. Despite the odd rainfall every now and again, three quarters of the area is still suffering severe drought effects. Many of the …
Chat With Eleazar Crespo of The Olive Oil Dispensary, Burlington By Anneliese Lawton How are balsamics made? Balsamic vinegars are made using certain grapes from the region of Italy called Modena. The grapes are first cooked at specific temperatures, and then stored in wooden barrels and aged to the desirable …
By Kelly Putter The alternating flavours of sweet and tart in a prepared rhubarb dish is just one reason to elevate this ubiquitous local plant to the top of the list for your next dinner party, brunch or family get together. And there are many other reasons to make room …