Tag: food
Fare with Flair: Tasty North African spin on traditional meat loaf
Meat loaf, for me, is comfort food at its best, served alongside mashed potatoes and doused with chili sauce or really good ketchup. It doesn’t end there. The next day, leftover meat loaf sandwiches are another, equally good meal. That’s a memory from my childhood and, oh, how things have changed. Nowadays, home cooks […]
Fare With A Flair: Chewy granola bars sweet way to start day
Granola bars are a quick and easy item to cover off a quick breakfast or midday snack.
Brews News: New London beer fest a sign of normality – with safety in mind
Ready to take it outside, beer lovers? Organizers of craft beer festivals, including a new one in London, are counting on it after the pandemic put the kibosh on events for the last two years. “The London Beer Fest is intentionally an outdoor festival,” said Tim Stewart, who’s involved in planning the new event at […]
Brews News: Home brewers encouraged to source local ingredients for Railway City competition
Will that be a beer with a little terroir of Minto or Parkhill? Maybe some flavour from East Elgin or some aroma from Tavistock? This year’s Platform 22 home brew competition organized by Railway City Brewing in St. Thomas is going local with a call for entrants to brew with Ontario hops and other local […]
Fare With A Flair: Eggplant ‘blank canvas’ for tasty holiday entree
Eggplant is a versatile vegetable that people either really like . . . or don’t. I’m always on the lookout to convert those in the latter camp. Eggplant’s mild flavour makes it a “blank canvas” for so many other flavours. It can be roasted, grilled, braised and turned into delicious dips. My recipe this week […]