Ontario Asparagus with Bacon & Eggs with Herb Dressing

– recipe courtesy of Spencer's at the Waterfront, Burlington Ontario Asparagus with Bacon & Eggs with Herb Dressing    24 spears asparagus4 soft boiled eggs4 slices smoked bacon3/4 cup + 2 tbsp mayonnaiseFreshly chopped herbs (chives, parsley, tarragon)Olive oilSalt & pepper POACH four eggs and season with salt and pepper. Keep …

Duck Confit Poutine

– recipe courtesy of Plank Restobar, Oakville Duck Confit PoutineHalf pound fresh cut fries (Plank uses Russet potatoes) 2 oz really good fresh cheese curds 2 oz foie gras sauce (recipe below) 2 oz duck confit (recipe below)1⁄2 oz julienned green onion To serve, top fries with cheese curds, duck …

Celebrate the harvest

Be a part of the pumpkin harvest with Springridge Farm's annual Harvest Festival! The festival will take place every weekend from September 20 through to October 26, including Thanksgiving Monday.

Strawberry Oatmeal Pancakes

– courtesy Foodland Ontario; ontario.ca/foodland Strawberry Oatmeal Pancakes 1¼ cups buttermilk1 cup large flake rolled oats1 cup all-purpose flour1 tsp each baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon¼ tsp salt2 Ontario eggs2 tbsp Ontario maple syrup2 tbsp vegetable oil (approx)1 tsp vanilla1 cup diced Ontario strawberries1½ cups sliced Ontario strawberries In …

LOCAL FLAVOUR: Piatto

The staff that dines together stays together and vice-versa. It's a good sign for patrons of Piatto that the food being served is the same delicious fare gobbled up by the restaurant's staff after the lunch and dinner rush.

Decadent snacking

While searching for a snack look no further than Popcorn, Indiana's latest creation ““ Chocolate Peanut Butter Drizzlecorn.

La Castile

One of the most recognizable steak houses in the city, outlasting countless imitations, La Castile has been in operation since 1971. The dimly lit dining room, throne-like chairs and candy coloured stained class add to the lavish atmosphere in the enormous castle setting. The true highlight however comes in the …

Curried Peas with Cream

– recipe courtesy of Dairy Farmers of CanadaCurried Peas with Cream 2 cups (500 mL) frozen peas ½ tsp (2 mL) butter 1 tsp (5 mL) minced garlic 1 tsp (5 mL) minced gingerroot 2 tsp (10 mL) Madras curry paste ½ cup (125 mL) 35% whipping cream 1/8 tsp …

Georgian Bay Vodka Smash

– courtesy Georgian Bay Spirit Co. Georgian Bay Vodka Smash 1 oz Georgian Bay Vodka½ oz lemon juice½ oz lime juice½ oz St. Germaine1 ½ oz pomegranate blueberry juice12-15 blueberries (15-20 if using wild)4-5 raspberries6 or 7 mint leavesSoda water Add lemon juice, lime juice, blueberries, raspberries and 4 or …