Tag: food
Fare With A Flair: Rich, sweet treat just the thing for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is Monday and if you’re thinking of making something special in the kitchen, it likely involves chocolate. It’s certainly an ingredient indelibly tied with the day to celebrate love. My recipe today is easy, very rich and definitely one for the chocolate lover. The base of this bourbon chocolate pecan bar is like […]
Brews News: St. Thomas brewery’s restaurant-boosting case sale stands out
Local beer and local food is a pairing I can get behind. Railway City Brewing in St. Thomas has launched a fresh new brew with a bonus for the peckish. Standing Tall, described as a pub ale, is malt-forward with nutty characteristics. It’s like a light brown ale. In addition to oats, brewers used roasted […]
Fare With a Flair: Smothered pork chops give family comfort
Pork chops were a regular for family weeknight dinners when I was growing up. It was an economical cut of meat that could be cooked on top of the stove, in the oven or on the barbecue. There were also a wide variety of “chops” to choose from. This week I’m taking a version of […]
Brews News: Storm Stayed fetes fourth with birthday box
Ready for a Simple Moment, up for entering a Time Warp, or searching for the Elixir of Youth? A popular London craft brewery has you covered. Storm Stayed, 169 Wharncliffe Rd. S., was stymied in hosting its fourth anniversary party because of the pandemic, so it’s marking the milestone with a collection of eight new […]
Fare With A Flair: Quick, easy take on tasty Indian entree
The thing I like about most recipes is they can be tweaked and simplified to your liking.
Fare With a Flair: Seed your bread recipe with pantry finds
I always find the start of a new year to be a good time to reorganize cupboards and pantry.
Brews News: Brewers, beekeepers team for sweet local beers
It’s the depth of winter and I’m thinking about the beers and bees. Honey beers are the perfect uber local synergy between craft breweries and local apiaries. Among breweries sweet on honey is Railway City in St. Thomas. “The appeal in using honey is to showcase locally sourced ingredients in the beer,” brew manager Ryan […]
Brews News: ‘Tis the season to chill out with dubbels, stouts and pale ales
Forget summer, winter is the prime season for rich and smooth beer.
Fare With A Flair: Perfect potage beats winter chill
I often ask my family what recipe I should feature in my newspaper column. A recent query brought the request for a bacon and potato soup. I couldn’t argue with those comforting ingredients and put my soup pot on the stove and headed to the cold room for potatoes. This rich and hearty soup is […]
Brews News: A sixth sense about the year’s beer
Six wins, six Hail Mary trends, six thoughts.