For the Love of Liverwurst
Posted by Renee | Filed under Favorites
After a busy morning at the farmers’ market today, I sat down and had a snack of Boulangerie la Vendéenne bread and some liverwurst from Roselane Farm. It was so damn good that I had to immediately write a post about it. My love of liverwurst started many moons ago on a trip to London, [...]
Tags: Boulangerie La Vendeenne, Halifax Farmers Market, meat, Roselane Farm
Feisty Chef Cooking Classes…Series #2
Posted by Renee | Filed under Events
Now that I am halfway through the first series of cooking classes,I have decided to run a second series starting on July 12th. These classes will be limited to 15 participants and the cost per class will be $50 or all six for $275. They are held at Two If By Sea Cafe in Dartmouth, [...]
Tags: cheese, cooking classes, Halifax Farmers Market, lamb, pasta, Two If By Sea
Ding-a-ling, I Think it’s Spring!
Posted by Renee | Filed under Events, Favorites
When I see the crocuses in my backyard starting to flower, I know that there is a light at the end of this very cold and miserable tunnel. What is the bright light I see? Why, it’s spring! This past Saturday, I had an early morning wake up call before a much needed trip to [...]
Tags: Halifax Farmers Market, Hutten Family Farms, maple syrup, radish, Sugar Moon Farm
My Market Inspiration
Posted by Renee | Filed under Everyday
This is the time of year when inspiration can still be lurking in my closet, just waiting for the sunshine and flowers to arrive. But, give me a solid day at the farmers’ market and a lil’ bit if old fashioned sunshine and that inspiration can manage to emerge for a few hours. On this [...]
Tags: beef, carrots, Halifax Farmers Market, potatoes, Sunday Night Dinners
Jar Fulls of Goodness
Posted by Renee | Filed under Favorites, Recipes
It is that time of year again. Labour Day weekend has come and gone, the kids are back at school, and the farmers’ markets are full of bounty. Right now, you can find everything from cucumbers to tomatoes, beets to beans and many fruits like apples and pears. Now, I know, even as a chef, [...]
Tags: garden, Halifax Farmers Market, Les Fougeres, Pat's Preserves
