Taste Canada
CHC Digestible Bits & Bites July 2018
Across the far-flung regions of Canada, a lot is happening in the fields of food and history. This monthly digest is a forum for Canadian culinary historians and enthusiasts to tell each other about their many activities.
Edna Staebler’s Date Orange Muffins
An entire orange – peel and all – goes into a food processor with dates and other stuff and you get these tasty treats!
From Edna Staebler’s 1979 “More Food That Really Schmecks”.
Vegan Bliss Bits by Holistically Ania
These energy power balls are filled with wholesome goodness and are simply delicious! A wonderful snack for any occasion or if you are simply having a chocolate craving moment. They are gluten and dairy free. Enjoy & Be Tummy Vibrant!
Take a Bite Out of Spring and Try New Foods
Why not consider eating clean and trying new foods this season. Try organic, non-GMO, whole foods that are free of packaging, additives, preservatives and chemicals. Spring is the perfect time to enjoy in-season produce, herbs and spices, fresh from your local farmer’s market. You can also experiment with planting your own herb and vegetable garden.
A Culinary Adventure: The Order of Good Cheer
My culinary story began in the late 1980s with a research project that would last more than thirty years. My undertaking was to study the first gastronomic society in the New World, the Order of Good Cheer.
Vanilla Blueberry Chia Pudding
This is a great recipe for those who are new to the kitchen and want to experiment working with different flavors. Have fun trying new and unusual flavor combinations, such as blood orange and dark chocolate, and using different extracts, yogurts, and fruits.
Farmhouse Bubble and Squeak with Smoked Salmon
When I was growing up on our farm, we’d often have a surplus of certain ingredients, notably potatoes. (We must have gone through about 50 pounds of potatoes each week.) My grandmother would prepare bubble and squeak with day-old leftover mashed potatoes, and we would add whatever we had around to enhance the flavor and nutrition of the dish.
Announcing the 2018 Taste Canada Awards Submissions
Now in its 21st year, Taste Canada Awards / Les Lauréats des Saveurs du Canada (tastecanada.org) has announced the titles of 91 cookbooks and 50 food blogs competing for a coveted culinary writing award (62 English books, 29 French books, 44 English food blogs, and 6 French food blogs).
Stout-Braised Mussels with Caramelized Onions
Just a few bold ingredients give you plenty of punch in this dish fit to be served at even the finest gastro-pub.
Rhubarb-Raspberry Galette with Frangipane
Galettes are the ultimate in messy baking. Being freeform, the shape can be less than symmetrical and you’re not required to do any tricky lifting or fancy edging like with pies.