Spring brings out the green . . .

April-May pictures around South Dundas . . .

Perfect on a rainy evening . . .

Osso Buco with milk-fed veal by Whitteker's . . .

The bone chilling dampness of a cool April evening can be driven away with this perfectly tender and exceptionally flavorful dinner.

Sure sign of spring . . .

Harbour First, season's premier sailing . . .

The Harbour First, registered in Madiera, Portugal and sailing the St. Lawrence Seaway passes Morrisburg at 6:30 a.m. on March 23rd, the first ship of the season we've seen.

Diggin' in for breakfast . . .

Robbie's Buttermilk Flapjacks. PEI blueberries and Quebec maple syrup

The terms pancake and flapjack are used interchangeably; the "flap" in the name refers to the sound the cake makes when it lands in the skillet once it's flipped. This recipe comes from Frank Elliott, the cook at Robie's Country Store & Deli. To achieve the flapjacks' signature crisp and browned edges, he cooks them one at a time in a hot, buttered nonstick skillet.

 

Recipe

Ultimate ancienne French . . .

Authetic Cassoulet

THOUGH IT CONTAINS pork and sometimes lamb, Cassoulet is usually defined by the presence of duck or goose confit. Beyond that, disputes abound, about what kind of beans to use, how long to cook the dish-and how often the cassoulet's top crust should be broken and pushed down. Etienne Rousselot, whose recipe appears here, recommends doing it often enough to keep the beans moist-at least four times; others counsel breaking the crust hourly.

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Saturday night special . . .

Mushroom ravioles and Gnocchi with sage butter, starter of Insalata caprese

Description:

A rich but wonderful treat especially with a hearty Italian red wine followed by a good espresso strength coffee and a good shot of the creamed version of Lemoncella.

 

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Hearty seasonal plate . . .

With an Italian flavor!!!

Description:
One of my favorite Italian dishes. Orecchiette, (or-i-cheti) "little ears" in Italian, are small disc-like or ear shaped semolina pastas once made only in Italian homes. If you can't find this shape, any ridged or tubular small pasta will hold this sauce just fine. But the orecchiette is worth the search. Best served with a hearty Italian red - Masi

Spring is on the way . . .

Check this out . . .

The largest photograph in the world!!!!!

South Dundas, come visit . . .

. . . the welcome mat is always out!

Beautifully cold . . .

. . . ice rain followed by a cold snap