A friend of mine works for a booze company and was telling me about this new product Bassano Hard Soda. As a (sad) dedicated Palm Bay drinker, I was enthusiastic about trying a new pop like booze that would not put me into instant sugar shock. Read More
Monthly Archives: July 2011
Peter Cellar’s Pub at Mono Cliffs Inn Orangeville ON
I have just eaten one of ‘those meals.’ One of those that you are still talking about weeks later. One of those that on the night when you’re lying in bed later you think “ should I have eaten all that dessert as well? Oh my goodness yes!.” Read More
The Bothwell Cheese Tasting Throwdown
A few weeks ago, I jokingly tweeted that Bothwell should send me some of the Red Wine Aged Cheddar as I wanted to do a head to head challenge against the Guinness cheddar one finds about town. Read More
I Put That Sh*T on Everything
I’ve been thinking about Sriracha Sauce (or Rooster Sauce) and how it’s becoming more a staple in people’s homes and in restaurants – people are using it on everything! Read More
Special summer events! Mid-Island Food News Part 2
On Mt. Washington, the 11-year Beerfest is being transformed into a Suds and Scotch Festival. Live music with the Tina Jones Band accompanies serious tasting of regional brews as well as a selection of fine scotch distilleries from Diageo. Read More
“For the Love of……… My Food Mill……”
When I was a kid my mom used her food mill for one thing, and one thing alone; to make applesauce. It seemed odd to me to have a relatively large kitchen gadget that served one purpose. Read More
Casual Calgary: Peters’ Drive-In & Salt and Pepper Mexican
Peters’ Drive-In was recommended by several friends when I mentioned I would be visiting Calgary, so I dropped by to give it a taste . It’s clearly a popular spot with the locals. Read More
Summer Eating! Mid-Island Food News for July-August 2011 Part 1
What do I like about summer eating? Lots – including harvesting lunch and dinner from my front yard garden! Read More