In Quebec I have been fortunate to work in two kitchens in Quebec during my career and know first hand their respect for and love affair with wild game. In fact one of the restaurants had an all game menu in the fall and it is where I cut my teeth as a Saucier and […]
Celebrate Summer in Canada
This post brought to you by Weber Grills Canada. The content and opinions expressed below are that of A Cook Not Mad. When summer finally arrives in Canada it’s like receiving a reward after enduring a long, sometimes bone numbingly cold, winter. In many parts of Canada, summers can be short but Canadians know how […]
Fungi and lichen
Vancouver Island doesn’t disappoint When it comes to foraging for mushrooms, Vancouver Island doesn’t disappoint. Its forests are filled with fungi and lichen not all are edible but they are all interesting, we would even say some are beautiful. We were on the hunt for chanterelle and matsutake mushrooms. We did find a few but […]
One Of Our Favourite Places in Canada
As I sit here staring out at the tide coming in and listening to the waves crash right at our back door my heart rate drops. The lure of staring out at the ocean to catch a glimpse of a sea lion, otter, bald eagle, jumping salmon or even a killer whale has become addictive. […]
Fine Dining At The Falls
Fine Dining At The Falls? Here’s Where To Do Dinner This is a sponsored post. Niagara Falls, a staggering natural attraction, sure to take your breath away should you visit. For those who wish to discover Canada’s most famous water feature, the surrounding City has plenty to greet its tourists. From family attractions, theatre shows, […]
Beautiful Vancouver Island
Vancouver Island If you like the outdoors and Vancouver Island isn’t on your list of places to visit you should change that right now. It is as slow paced as you would expect an island to be. It’s the perfect place to go bird watching, practice a sport or recharge. Stroll along the miles of […]
The Off-Season, Nat’s First Time and Stew – SEALING PASTE
The off-season in a summer town A few weeks ago we were in Parksville-Qualicum Beach, a popular summer destination. Of course it’s slower in the off-season but nature is one attraction that is always open and there are never any crowds. We spent three nights at Ocean Trails Resort, a short walk from Rathtrevor Beach; […]
Apple Picking in Ontario – BROWN BUTTER APPLE BUTTER
Fall means apple season and pick your own orchards. Last Saturday we drove out to Mountain Orchards in South Mountain Ontario, picked tons of apples and ate cider donuts. One of our favourite things to do when we have loads of apples is to make apple butter. Apple butter is basically apple sauce that’s been cooked […]