Video: How to Make a Wild Blueberry Pie

August 21st, 2012 Written By Mildred

Last weekend, Chef Donna Dooher taught a kids’ baking workshop at the Evergreen Brick Works. Using our favourite summer ingredient, the cooking class focused on wild blueberries in honour of the annual Wild Blueberry Festival. Once the pies had cooled, we whisked them off to the pie-baking contest, and even had a few kids takeRead more

Ode to the Mason Jar

March 29th, 2012 Written By Mildred

Serving drinks and small bites in mason jars is a trend we’re seeing more of as Canadiana, in its many forms, garners more attention and appreciation. As cold-comforted dwellers of the North, we’re well acquainted with handling the seasonal shift. Back in the day, preserving was the logical way to keep our garden-fresh fruitsRead more