Ginger Squash Apple/Pear Soup

Ginger Squash Apple/Pear Soup

I had the privilege to meet herbalist/botanist lecturer Rachel McLeod at her Kiln Farm in Puslinch County when in my career was just starting to understand the proper use of herbs and spices. I was introduced to Rachel McLeod at her garden and we became good friends. I spend many hours gathering information with hands on instructions on the herbs properties and medicinal purposes. Rachel extensively grew an expansive Victorian Herb Garden that contained a significant amount of native and traditional native herbs and plants. She gave personal guided tours of this large...
Iron Skillet Pan Fired Walleye

Iron Skillet Pan Fired Walleye

Iron Skillet Pan Fired Walleye. Ice fishing is a great way to just enjoy a nice winter activity and if you’re lucky the rewards end up being mighty tasty. At the K/O lodge in Deep River I used this recipe using the Dipot Brand package of seasoned flour mix or make your own custom mix which I like even better. Take the filets and pour over a goodly amount of tabasco sauce or your favourite hot sauce and let sit for at least15 minutes to half an hour. Now take the filet and with a paper towel blot and dry the filet removing any of the marinating liquid. The filets...
Knotty Pine Willow Tree Hot Seafood Salad

Knotty Pine Willow Tree Hot Seafood Sala...

Hot Seafood Salad From The Knotty Pine Willow Tree Restaurant. Only a working chef knows how difficult it is to make good food consistently. Working at the New Knotty Pine Willow Tree Restaurant in Waterloo gave me the a most beautiful dinning room managed by Jim and Debbie Jacques. I had a very eager and talented team and the chance to show off some of my contemporary style of cooking.  Interesting food items that everyone would enjoy, handcrafted with passion and made to look and taste delectable. Here is one of the most ordered recipes for my famous mouth-watering Hot...