RECIPES
How we eat and what we eat is foundational to who we are, it defines us.
Words about food, c’mon! Ancient books are so full of knowledge it would take more than a lifetime to learn about all the wonderful things that grow on this blue ball we all live on.
I hope you’ll engage and together we can explore the infinite possibilities… all written down in the form of recipes.

Classic Montreal Tourtiere
from Sir John’s Table Ingredients Pastry for a 9-inch double crust pie 1 lb lean ground pork ½ lb regular ground beef 1 onion, finely

Pomegranate Berry Ice Pops
from Awesome Ice Pops Ingredients 2 cups (500 mL) unsweetened pomegranate juice, divided 3 tbsp (45 mL) agave or corn syrup, or 1/4 cup (60

Maple-Carrot Muffins
from Out of Nova Scotia Gardens This recipe was sent to me some years ago by regional home economist Gail Keddy, when the Nova Scotia

Blueberry Brownies
from The Wine Lover’s Guide to Atlantic Canada These chewy chocolate blueberry wine brownies are the delicious dessert you never knew you needed! Atlantic Canada

Cheese Souffle
from Spicing Up the Cariboo Many ethnic culinary influences were incorporated into the Cariboo culture, one being Switzerland’s Verena Berger. This is her family’s favourite

Pickled Herring
from Herring to Huckleberries I grew up eating pickled herring with a slice of pumpernickel bread…a traditional northern European delicacy. We had small barrels of

Thai Crab Cakes with Wild Mint
from The Deerholme Foraging Cookbook These cakes are held together with a mousse made of white fish and coconut milk. This makes a very juicy

Berry Hibiscus Iced Tea
from Tea of Light This organic berry hibiscus Rooibos iced tea with rose petals makes me happy. The star is organic rooibos, a caffeine-free tea

Tomato Tahini Salad
from Arab Cooking on a Prairie Homestead It is thought that the sesame plant originated in Africa, and, at the dawn of civilization, spread through

Sprout Pesto
from Mumm’s Sprouting Seeds Is there anything a good pesto can’t do? From veggie dips and breakfast sandwiches to classic pastas and rice dishes, this

Lobster Rolls
from Me Mudder’s Mudder’s Recipes Matt Collinsis not only the CEO of his company Rocked Clothing, but he is also a well-known photographer, videographer, and

Sour Cherry Gin Slings
from My Island Garden This sweet-tart concoction is based on the classic Singapore Sling, replacing the traditional cherry brandy with an intensely vibrant homemade sour

Spicy Bourbon Bacon Jam Burger
from Maritime Madness Burgers are possibly the most popular thing you’ll see at any BBQ in the summer. If you want to be the talk

Ginger Snaps
from McIntosh Mugs Nothing pairs better than a flavourful cookie with your afternoon cup of coffee or tea, enjoyed in a McIntosh Mug. Try this

Fumi’s Gyoza
from Abokichi I make about 200 dumplings at a time and freeze them. It is a bit of a production to make, but it is

Steeves Maple Tarts
from Steeves Maples Using pure maple syrup makes all the difference in the world when making these iconic Canadian delights. Ingredients ¼ cup softened butter