Archive | August, 2011

Recipe: Corn & Basil Cakes

From Eating Well, July/August 2010. Serves 5. 3/4 cup white spelt flour 1/2 cup milk 2 large eggs 2 tablespoons Pristine Gourmet Soya Oil, divided 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 2 large ears) 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil Whisk flour, milk, eggs, [...]

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Recipe: Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta with Buffalo Milk Mozzarella

Serves 12. 1/2 baguette cut into thin rounds Pristine Gourmet Soya Oil for brushing 1 cup small heirloom cherry tomatoes, in various colours 3 tbsp chopped fresh arugula 1 tsp red wine vinegar 2 tbsp Pristine Gourmet Soya Oil Salt and pepper to taste 1/3 cup Ontario buffalo milk mozzarella or smoked scamorza cheese, sliced [...]

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Recipe: Beet & Goat Cheese Crostini

1/2 baguette cut into thin rounds Pristine Gourmet Soya Oil for brushing 4 large beets 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley 3 tbsp chopped roasted walnuts 2 tsp cider vinegar 2 tbsp Pristine Gourmet Soya Oil 1/3 cup Celebrity Chevre, crumbled Cut baguette into thin rounds. Brush both sides of bread with a little soya oil. [...]

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Recipe: Fresh Pea & Feta Crostini

Serves 12. 1/2 baguette cut into thin rounds Pristine Gourmet Soya oil for brushing 2 cups fresh shelling peas 3 tbsp chopped fresh mint 1 lemon, juice only 2 tbsp Pristine Gourmet Soya oil 1/3 cup Ewenity Dairy raw milk feta cheese, crumbled Cut baguette into thin rounds.  Brush both sides of bread with a [...]

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OAS August 25:  Delicious Concord grapes!

OAS August 25: Delicious Concord grapes!

Every year, I look forward to when Concord grapes are in season.  They’re delicious and are so different from other grape varieties in both their tart, yet sweet flavour, and their unique texture.  Who doesn’t love biting into a grape that literally pops in your mouth?  Enjoy!

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