Al McFarland
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Old Fashioned Beef Barley Soup
This is a super simple, flavourful, and hearty soup – perfect for a cold winter day! It is also quite versatile in that you can substitute the vegetables to suit your tastes or the season. Swap out the ground beef for left over roast beef, add potatoes for an even heartier soup or leave out…
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Traditional Beef and Guinness Irish Stew
As the holiday hangover subsides and we find ourselves smack in the middle of a cold Canadian winter, there’s nothing better than a traditional Irish stew to warm the heart and soul. This particular recipe is extremely hearty and flavourful. As we say around our dinner table “it’ll put hair on your chest”. Featuring a…
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Pickled Tomato + Pork Meatballs
Wow! I’ve been experimenting with how to use our new Sundried + Tarragon tomatoes in various recipes and this one turned out so well that I just had to share. The addition of full, pickled tomatoes and pickle brine to the ground pork results in what could be the most tender and delicious meatball that…
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Thai Coconut Mussels
After a couple of trials in the kitchen I arrived at this Thai Coconut Mussels recipe, which – judging from the reaction of our guests – is spot on. Although I’m not sure it perfectly matches the restaurant version, these mussels are incredibly flavourful with subtle notes of lemongrass and ginger, pairing with just the…
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Loaded Fire Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
If you love hummus (or even if you don’t), you have to try this recipe. Packed with flavour and just the right amount of spice, this dish is the perfect as a afternoon snack or centrepiece to your favourite charcuterie board. Topped with fresh ingredients, this dish provides a delightful balance of creaminess and crunch.…
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Champagne Risotto with Wild Mushrooms
This recipe has been a favourite of family and friends for years so there’s no better way to kick off this blog than by sharing it. Although a bit time consuming, the hearty and earthy flavours of this risotto can’t be beat. Serve it as a great party appetizer, a side for beef or pork,…
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Chicken Souvlaki
I can’t get enough of the zesty herb and citrus flavours that come to the forefront of this recipe. It’s best to finish it on a BBQ, but the recipe also works well when baked in the oven. Whatever you do, be sure to pair this with a delicious, fresh Tzatziki in order to elevate…
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Provisions are here!
We are excited to announce the launch of our new “Provisions” line of small batch food products featuring fresh, high-quality, and locally sourced ingredients. We’ve been working hard behind the scenes to perfect our product line and we are confident that we have found a unique set of products and flavours that our foodie friends…
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Top 10 Chef Tips
Although I’m still reluctant to call myself a “chef”, I feel that I have learned some very valuable cooking lessons from my time in the kitchen. Whether it be in a cooking role, or back when I worked as waiter, there are a few crucial things that every home cook should know.
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Langdon Hall – Cambridge – March 2021
Remember when I said that the definition of a foodie is someone who doesn’t hesitate to travel for hours just to try a new restaurant? Well, this was one of those situations. In early March 2021 we made a long-awaited pilgrimage to Cambridge, Ontario (a mere 5 hours and 500 kilometers from our front door),…