Hot Combinations!

Hot Combinations!

Fire up the BBQ, melt some cheese on that burger or steak and pour some Niagara Cabernet Franc. Niagara is a great place to BBQ because it is home to some smashing Cabernet Franc. Just handle that bottle with care! Match your personality to your burger or steak:...
We weren’t Finnish’ed yet!

We weren’t Finnish’ed yet!

Last week we received our first shipment from Viking Foods. Viking is a Toronto based Scandinavian import company. Today and yesterday,  I enjoyed a great sandwich with a Fazer wholegrain organic rye sour dough bun for lunch. Each package contains 4 buns that toast up...
TBT: It all started with Hooker brick

TBT: It all started with Hooker brick

Ever wondered why we have a Hooker Street in Welland…? Sorry! No historic red light district here. Many of Welland’s older houses were made of brick from Thaddeus Hooker’s brick works just south of Hooker Street in Welland. Thaddeus’ classic...
Thanksgiving Ham goes to….Elsie!

Thanksgiving Ham goes to….Elsie!

Steve and Arie of Schep’s Bakeries pulled the winning name for our Thanksgiving Ham draw.  Congratulations Elsie! Thanks to Wagener’s Meats for donating the Polish ham for our draw. We are now taking names for our $50 gift basket draw.   Come in on...
Bellavitano Raspberry Cheddar

Bellavitano Raspberry Cheddar

People sampling Bellavitano Raspberry Cheddar are impressed.  The fresh taste of ruby red raspberries greets your palate first followed by the tastes of creamy brown butter and hazelnuts. Bellavitano cheeses have been made by the Sartori family for 4 generations since...
Tarragon Vinaigrette

Tarragon Vinaigrette

1 Tbsp lemon juice 3 Tbsp Maille white wine tarragon vinegar 1 Tbsp Dutch mustard 1/4 tsp salt 1/8 tsp black pepper 1 small clove garlic crushed or 1/4 tsp garlic paste 1/3 cup olive oil Measure ingredients into a lidded container.  Shake and drizzle over tossed salad...