Category: Food
Food

FOOD: Peaches

We've got it way too good when it comes to the availability of local fruits and vegetables, looking easily to the Niagara Region for our fix of luscious peaches when they're in season from mid July to the end of September.
Food

LOCAL FLAVOUR: J.A.C.'s Bistro

Cory Cherry is on a rare break from the kitchen, just before the dinner crowd starts filing into J.A.C's Bistro in Oakville. The 20-year chef and restaurant owner, visible in the open concept kitchen to all who dine here, has the house 24-hour tomato soup on a slow cook. It's part of what he calls a “labour-intensive” menu at the recently opened Italian- and French-influenced restaurant, one that specializes in earthy and slow-cooked dishes.
Recipes

Coconut Shrimp & Mango Lime Salsa

– courtesy of Ivy Bar & Kitchen, Burlington Coconut Shrimp & Mango Lime Salsa8 12U shrimp, cleaned and deveined 1 cup (250 mL) seasoned flour (flour, salt, pepper to taste) 4 eggs1⁄4 cup (60 mL) 2% milk 1 cup (250 mL) Panko bread crumbs 2 cups (500 mL) unsweetened coconut …
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Fennel & Orange Salad

– courtesy Ritorno, Oakville Fennel & Orange SaladFor the Lemon Mint Dressing:2 lemons, zested and juiced1 clove garlic1 tbsp basil, stems removed½ bunch mint½ tsp kosher salt½ tsp cracked black pepper1 oz canola oilâ…“ cup extra virgin olive oil1 oz red wine vinegar1 tbsp honey Place all the ingredients in …
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Strawberry Breakfast Parfait with Wheat Berries

– courtesy Foodland Ontario; ontario.ca/foodlandStrawberry Breakfast Parfait with Wheat Berries 1 cup wheat berries 2 tbsp packed golden brown sugar 2 cinnamon sticks, broken in half ½ tsp salt 1 tub traditional Ontario ricotta cheese ¾ cup Ontario maple syrup 1 vanilla bean, split in half lengthwise 4 cups thinly sliced Ontario …
Restaurants

Barra Fí­on Tapas & Barrel

Barra Fí­on Tapas & Barrel opened its doors in August 2015 serving the Upper Burlington area with the belief that every great beverage deserves to be paired with an equally beautiful experience of food. Trying to use fresh, natural and pure ingredients in their food and beverage selections whenever possible, …
Recipes

Chocolate Crepes

– recipe courtesy of Eighteen… at Glen Abbey Chocolate Crepes 3 eggs3 egg yolks3/4 cup (185mL) cold water1 cup + 2 tbsp (280mL) whole milk6 oz (170g) sugar1/2 tsp (3mL) salt3 oz (80g) cocoa powder7 oz (200g) all-purpose flour2-1/2 oz (70g) unsalted butter, melted Whisk together eggs, yolks, water and …
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Potato Pizza

– courtesy Culaccino Bar & Kitchen, Burlington Potato Pizza 12 oz pizza dough1 piece Fiori di Latte cheese (fresh mozzarella or bocconcini cheese)1 russet potato1 cup olive oil1 garlic clove½ cup sundried tomatoes1 sprig rosemary (finely chopped) Preheat oven to 500° F. Stretch pizza dough until it's approximately 12-inches in …