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Some of her favourites for Mother’s Day
When I think about what I’m going to make my mom for a gourmet Mother’s Day lunch, a few things come to mind. For some…
A different take on steak on the BBQ
Looking for a new twist for steak and baked potatoes this grilling season? Try some fabulous local steak and pair it up with these two…
The basis of spring and summer fare
The fine folks at Martin’s Family Fruit Farm really know their apples. But they also know other great local produce as well, and enjoy good…
Tart things up a little bit for Easter
With Easter a week away, it is time to start thinking of some fabulous brunch ideas. This Caramelized Onion and Cheese Tart is a great,…
A perfect dish to experiment with
In honour of spring, and the grand opening of The Culinary Studio, we bring you this recipe, one of our favourites that we like to…
A few tried-and-true techniques
This recipe uses several techniques and skills that can be used over and over with many different types of dishes. First, blanching and refreshing of…
The ideal cake for all kinds of functions
Whether it’s a new baby, a birthday or special occasion, or, sadly an unfortunate death in the family for someone you know, the gift of…
The humble potato is really so versatile
Sometimes our favourite meals are made out of necessity, because of available ingredients at the time. Take the humble potato, for instance. So many fantastic…
It’s time for something a little bit fancy
Fancy doesn’t have to be complicated or gourmet. It’s really about using beautiful ingredients and treating them as simply as possible, so that the ingredients…
Going au naturel in the kitchen
There is a huge trend to get away from processed foods and back to homemade foods. By eating fewer processed foods we are consuming a…
