Ontario asparagus and rhubarb are here – it must be spring! Yesterday was the first time I harvested rhubarb from my garden. Although it looked plentiful with the leaves, once they were removed, the meager stalks had to be supplemented with a bag of previously frozen rhubarb for a much-desired rhubarb crisp. Now that asparagus […]
Ontario asparagus, rhubarb and maple syrup are here in time for Victoria Day celebrations on the 24th of May and all of those other springtime events. Asparagus is just now starting to be harvested and all being well should be with us until mid-June. As for rhubarb, their curly leaves are up and pink stems […]
When Ontario asparagus appears in the markets, you know spring has truly arrived. These long spears are a welcome addition to salads, pasta, rice, fish – you name it, they are yummy with everything, including this homemade aioli (recipe follows) with lemon-garlic overtones perfect to accompany asparagus’ delicate taste. Here are some asparagus pointers (no […]
Here are some Mother’s Day suggestions to put a smile on everyone’s face – cooks and guests included. Featuring homegrown asparagus, these recipes fresh from Foodland Ontario are tasty and visually appealing without being too fussy or time-consuming to prepare. They are definitely special enough to say “Happy Mother’s Day!” Tips about asparagus tips: for […]
Finally, a book which helps the medicine go down – with humour of course. Mairlyn Smith’s Healthy Starts Here! is a breath of fresh air. No fuddy-duddy business, simply information, as I said, with a spoonful of humour to make it digestible. Of course, the gorgeous photographs act like eye candy and get you salivating […]
