Comments for The Seasonal Gourmet

Comment on Braised Short Ribs by trishcoleman

trishcoleman — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 12:41:43 +0000

Hi Dawn,

I would just use an inexpensive port – don’t bother with anything too fancy! I’ve been using a bottle that cost about $15 but was given to me as a gift. If you don’t want to spend the money on port, just use a little extra red wine.

Comment on Contact Me by trishcoleman

trishcoleman — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 12:39:58 +0000

Hi Laura,

Ontario artichokes are usually only available toward the end of summer. I’ve seen them at farmers’ markets and the produce shop in the basement of St. Lawrence Market in Toronto. I hope that helps!

Comment on Roasted Beet Salad with Walnuts and Feta by Tammy

Tammy — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 18:26:40 +0000

Wonderful recipe. I used a couple of substitutes because I didn’t have all the ingredients: pecans substituted for walnuts; grated red onion and fresh organge segments substituted for pickled shallots (although I think I’ll try that recipe next). Lovely flavour.

Comment on Contact Me by Laura

Laura — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 21:02:44 +0000

I was also surprised to hear that Artichokes are grown in Ontario. Do you know what store sells them ? I live in Stratford and haven’t seen any for a while..Regards, Laura

Comment on Cabbage Roll Soup by Laurie

Laurie — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 20:17:21 +0000

OMG!!!! This is the BEST soup I have ever made! My family just loved it!. I added a dash of hot sause and it needed a bit more liquid so I used extra spicy clamato juice (If you are in the states, you may have to settle for tomato juice)

Comment on Braised Short Ribs by Dawn Tyson

Dawn Tyson — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:23:31 +0000

There are so many types of Port. Would you please tell me the best type for this dish before I head to the liquor store? Also, the ribs I’ve purchased are boneless. Will that work in this prepareation? Thanks…this looks wonderful.

Comment on Cabbage Roll Soup by Lori

Lori — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:42:15 +0000

Loved the recipe. I took some to a couple of friends and they both asked for your recipe.

Good Job
Thank you

Comment on Tastes of New Brunswick by fredeats

fredeats — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:54:04 +0000

Ive just recently decided to go around the province eating in local restaurants and looking for organic and fresh produce. Ive been very impressed with how available this food is to us, if you only look. Really liked your blog. I need to go to St Andrews!

Comment on Snow Crab by Carroll B. Merriman

Carroll B. Merriman — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 23:37:14 +0000

Great to see a site with respectable content material these days.

Comment on Chinese Braised Pork by Karen

Karen — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 20:42:31 +0000

The braised pork sounds good with the Chinese seasonings. I can’t wait to try it.