I wait patiently for this intersection in time every year. The moment when rhubarb season and Ontario strawberry season collide. Pure joy. Right in my mouth. It’s a lovely thing having to wait for something to come in to season. Today, the global food market can bring us almost anything year round. Strawberries being the…
Seasonal Cooking
How to: Cook Seasonally – Shaved Asparagus Pizza
While perusing my local vegetable market in search of inspiration for dinner this week, I did a double take when I spotted a new ‘Product of Ontario’ sign. It was perched atop a big carton of fat, fresh asparagus. I actually “EEEEE”d and clapped with delight. The guy looking trough the leeks next to me…
Seasonal Peach Crisp
Back to school this morning huh? I used to love the first day back. The anticipation of using my crispy new notebooks, pristinely sharpened pencils, and picking my first-day-back outfit. There was a phase when wearing mismatched flourescent socks was my signature move. Yikes. As a kid, I had pretty solid packed lunches. I was…