from the Cooking School with the London Chef This recipe uses spot prawns which are only in season for a short window – you can substitute any kid of prawn for this recipe and it will work out just fine. Ingredients 12 whole spot prawns or 24 tails, ideally shell on (the shells are the […]

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A note from The London Chef: “I’m really keen to get people having fun in the kitchen. I love teaching people how to taste and understand food, not just how to follow a recipe, but how to actually cook and enjoy it! If cooking feels like a chore, you’re doing it wrong. I want cooking

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A celebration of British Columbia through a cook’s palate and a photographer’s lens, this cookbook highlights the province’s diverse edible landscape, from the Pacific Ocean’s seafood to Okanagan fruit. The seasonal layout pairs an eclectic collection of made-from-scratch recipes with evocative images, paying tribute to wholesome unprocessed foods and the skilled farmers who grow them.

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from British Columbia from Scratch  I enjoyed many versions of baked eggs, or oeufs en cocotte, during a summer in France where they often served for lunch or as an appetizer. I love them anytime – they’re easy to prepare, cook quickly and transform everyday leftovers into French bistro fare.  I’ve used a filling of

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A Collection of Stories and Recipes from Prince Edward Island A sampling of seasonal recipes from Prince Edward Island and stories about the people, places and local ingredients that inspire them. Canada’s Food Island combines nearly 100 inspired seasonal recipes with homegrown stories and beautiful photographs to capture the essence of the island’s unique food culture—a

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In The Oyster Companion renowned expert Patrick McMurray takes readers down the path to oyster expertise and injury-free enjoyment. Rich in history and lore, The Oyster Companion weaves together anecdotes from the author’s experience as a restaurateur and competitive shucker with practical information on everything from opening oysters with finesse to ordering hard-to-get bivalves online. This is an essential

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Foodies’ favourite time to travel throughout Prince Edward Island is in the fall when festivals and experiences are happening all over the island. Be sure to pay a visit to this amazing province chock full of culinary experiences!  https://www.tourismpei.com/what-to-do/culinary From May 1st to October 31st, join Orwell Corner Historic Village (98 MacPhail Park Rd, Orwell)

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from The Oyster Companion  This stuffing is perfect to accompany a Thanksgiving feast or as a dish on its own with a side salad and an oyster stout. Make sure your bread is day-old. You can always dry fresh bread by arranging it on a large sheet pan and then baking it in a 250F

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from Tourism PEI  Ingredients: 4 PEI potatoes ½ cup Cheddar cheese, grated 2 tbsp sun-dried tomatoes 2 slices bacon, fried and crumbled herbs – dill, chives, thyme ½ cup PEI lobster meat, cooked 2 tbsp butter ¼ cup milk 1 cup sour cream salt and pepper to taste Directions: Preheat oven to 400ºF. Scrub potatoes

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Prince Edward Island is renowned for its dependency on local farm and sea morsels landing on each Islander’s table. Harnessing the extensive knowledge of the food culture on the Island has been the mission of Food Island Partnership. In their cookbook, Canada’s Food Island, they bring you not only the stories behind the food, but

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