The Street Food Phenomenon

If you want to know about the state of street food in Ontario there is just one person to ask. Suresh Doss, a food and wine writer and publisher of Spotlight Toronto, has become the doyen of gourmet to-go for those looking to buy, and sell.

Springridge Farm Classic Cherry Pie

– courtesy Springridge Farm Springridge Farm Classic Cherry Pie3 cups frozen, Ontario cherries, thawed2 ½ tbsp cornstarch¼ tsp salt¼ tsp almond extract5-6 tbsp white sugar2 tsp lemon juice1 tbsp butterPastry for 2 crust 9″ pie Drain cherries, reserving juice. Combine sugar, cornstarch and salt in saucepan; blend in cherry juice. …

Fennel Salad à  la Grecque

– courtesy Dairy Farmers of Canada Fennel Salad à  la Grecque1 small bulb fennel 5 oz Canadian Feta, diced 1 small red onion, finely minced 20 kalamata olives, pitted and halved 2 ripe tomatoes, diced 2 tsp Bas-du-Fleuve salted herbs or chopped fresh herbs Juice of one lime ½ cup …

French Onion Soup

– recipe courtesy of Edgewater Manor Restaurant, Stoney Creek French Onion Soup1/4 cup (60 mL) butter3 lbs white onions, sliced6 garlic gloves, sliced1 oz (30 mL) dry sherry1/2 cup (125 mL) dry white wine6 cups (1.5L) beef stock1 tsp (5 mL) Dijon mustardsour dough croutons1 cup (250 mL) grated Swiss …

J.A.C.'s Bistro opens on Kerr Street

If you're looking for a delicious, home-cooked meal, look no further than J.A.C.'s Bistro. Recently opened at 379 Kerr Street, in Oakville's trendy Kerr Street Village, J.A.C.'s is family owned and operated by Jane, Cory and Addison Cherry.

Lemon Coconut Squares

-recipe courtesy Kerr Street Cafe, Oakville For the crust:1 cup (250 mL) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1-cm squares2 cups (500 mL) all purpose flour3 tbsp (45 mL) white sugar Preheat oven to 350°F. Use a food processor to bring flour, butter and sugar to a moist mixture. Press mixture …

Spirit of Georgian Bay

Canadian small batch distillers Georgian Bay Spirit Co. have recently added vodka to their product line with the launch of Georgian Bay Vodka.