12 Days of Local Food – Onion
A year-round staple item, onions are found in so many dishes! The following recipe is a great one to have...
Bernadette Antoniou, December 21, 2017 in Community / Culture / Food12 Days of Local Food – Turnip
Turnips are often underrated, but have been making a comeback in recent years – some even say they have achieved...
Bernadette Antoniou, December 21, 2017 in Community / Culture / Food12 Days of Local Food – Sweet Potatoes
A traditional favourite during the holidays, and enjoyed throughout the year, sweet potatoes can hold their own as part of...
Bernadette Antoniou, December 20, 2017 in Community / Culture / Food12 Days of Local Food – Garlic
Those of us that love garlic, tend to add it to almost everything! If you find you have a lot...
Bernadette Antoniou, December 20, 2017 in Community / Culture / Food12 Days of Local Food – Leeks
On our farm here in Ontario, leeks are in season from September until approximately early December. Popular because of their...
Bernadette Antoniou, December 19, 2017 in Community / Culture / Food12 Days of Local Food – Parsnips
When I was growing up, we used to eat parsnips boiled and mashed with carrots, or roasted on their own. ...
Bernadette Antoniou, December 18, 2017 in Community / Culture / Food12 Days of Local Food – Beets
We can rely on delicious, earthy beets to get us through winter, and their beautiful colour will liven up any...
Bernadette Antoniou, December 17, 2017 in Community / Culture / Food12 Days of Local Food – Carrots!
Our carrots are so sweet they are good prepared in the simplest of ways. But if you’re looking for something...
Bernadette Antoniou, December 16, 2017 in Community / Culture / Food12 Days of Local Food – Potatoes
Scalloped potatoes were an occasional holiday treat in our family. Creamy mashed potatoes were always a given, on ordinary days...
Bernadette Antoniou, December 15, 2017 in Community / Culture / Food12 Days of Local Food – Red Cabbage
“This sweet ‘n sour red cabbage is the usual way we Germans love to make this side dish. In fact,...
Bernadette Antoniou, December 14, 2017 in Community / Culture / Food