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Thursday, June 06, 2013
I missed Dine & Dish with Dawn. but have a Bacon Seafood Chowder Poutine #Recipe for you! #PGMom
My husband likes to joke that I'm a veritable snob when it comes to food. Why? Well, he thinks it's funny that I like my food authentic and the way it was meant to be enjoyed. Case in point: I went to Singapore for a real Singapore Sling and some Singapore Noodles, Philadelphia for a real Philly Cheese Steak, Bali for some authentic Nasi Goreng, Japan for real sushi...You get the point.
Having grown up in Montreal, I simply cannot eat certain Quebecois foods that are made in places other than Quebec. It's just not the same. Though I have been living in Ontario for a while now, I still cannot eat poutine, bagels or smoked meat if they're not Montreal style. I know, I know. Awful! I just can't!
I know it's just poutine! I realize it seems silly to be so fussy about the way it is prepared, but I was horrified when I saw places serving grated cheddar or Mozzarella cheese instead of the squeaky cheese curds (also known as "poutine cheese"). If it doesn't squeak, it's not the right cheese!
In the past few years, I've seen variations of poutine recipes. Gourmet poutine like poutine avec foie gras or poutine with Montreal smoked meat are common now. I've had poutine with spicy chili and pulled pork. I have no objections when it comes to being adventurous with poutine recipes. Just please don't put grated cheese and overly salty, lumpy gravy from a packet on some fries and call it poutine.
On Wednesday, June 5th, Food Network’s John Catucci hosted Dine & Dish with Dawn - a pop-up poutinerie at Yonge-Dundas Square in Toronto, where the poutine was free if you cleaned your own dish with Dawn Ultra. That’s right; if you eat it – you clean it! P&GMom bloggers were invited to join the grease-cutting, poutine party.
Friends and family know that I'm addicted to Food Network and absolutely love John Catucci! I wish I had been able to attend the event. Living six hours north of Toronto makes it a challenge to attend all the events I would love to be at.
Instead, I made a Bacon Seafood Chowder Poutine (because I'm wacky like that). This is something I just came up with because A) I was craving chowder and B) I was craving carbs. Because I cannot eat poutine in Ontario, I just don't eat it. This time, however, I had a hankering for some! We normally do not eat food so rich and full of...potato!
Please excuse the poor quality photo taken with my 4 year old's iPod. I couldn't find my camera!
Bacon Seafood Chowder Poutine
Ingredients:
Seafood chowder
2 tbsp butter
Instead of butter, I used 4 strips of bacon, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 tsp thyme
salt and pepper
2 large potatoes, washed, peeled, and diced
2 c water (or fish stock or vegetable stock--whichever you prefer)
2 c milk
1/3 c flour
1 c fresh fish, chopped and with skin removed (I use whatever fish my Dad has caught for us fresh from the lake)
2 c cooked seafood combination
-lobster
-scallop {seafood in bite sized pieces, amount depends on your taste/preference}
-shrimp
-crab
-oyster
Cheese curds for poutine. I had a package from my friend brought me back from Quebec. It's not real poutine cheese if it doesn't squeak!
Fries for poutine
potatoes, washed, peeled and cut into fries. In our house we generally cook "1 potato per person and 1 for the pot". If you don't want to make your own fries, just use frozen french fries and follow cooking instructions on the package.
Instructions for chowder:
In large stock pot, saute with butter (or in this recipe, chopped bacon) the celery, onion, thyme, salt and pepper. When onion starts to turn golden, add potatoes and saute them for a few minutes.
Stir in water and increase heat to boil. Cover pot and reduce heat. Let potatoes cook until slightly tender.
In a measuring cup or bowl, whisk flour into milk to act as thickener for your chowder. Add to pot and simmer, making sure to stir and not scald.
Add fish and seafood and stir often. Cook until fish is no longer translucent or until it becomes flaky.
Arrange fries in a bowl or dish and generously ladle seafood chowder and add cheese curds onto fries.
Enjoy!
Since I wasn't able to be at the Dine & Dish event, I dined and dished at home with Dawn by taking the Dawn Ultra grease-fighting challenge. Let me tell you that Dawn really cut the grease and cleaned those dishes pretty much effortlessly!
Disclaimer: I am a P&G Mom. As part of my affiliation with this group, I receive products and special access to P&G events and opportunities. The opinions on this blog are always my own, are never influenced by brand relationships, and are not paid unless otherwise stated (“sponsored post”).
Friday, May 10, 2013
May is Love Your Lentils Month! PLUS a Twitter Party & Contest #LoveLentils
Have you heard about the Love Your Lentils Recipe Contest?
When I was at the Food Bloggers of Canada Conference last month, I had the chance to chat with the wonderful folks from @CdnLentils. I couldn't resist the heart shaped postcard that boasted the face of none other than one of my absolute favourite chefs! CHEF MICHAEL SMITH!!!
I am absolutely ga-ga over Chef Michael Smith! Even my 4 year old daughter knows who he is! She's been watching Chef at Home with me ever since she was a teeny tiny tot!
Lentils just so happen to be one of my family's favourite things to eat! I use lentils in soup, curries, stews, salads, pureed into a hummus-like dip, and in my baking. It's so versatile and so good for you!
Did you know that May us Love Your Lentils Month?
I took the plunge and submitted my Trinidadian Oxtail Lentil Stew recipe in hopes that I get selected to spend a day with Chef Michael Smith! If you've entered the contest, I'd love to see your amazing lentil recipes! Please share! Plus, I get to see what I'm up against! Just kidding!
Love Your Lentils Recipe Contest
Open to Canadians
PRIZES
Contest Entrants may have a chance winning one prize per entry, of which the prizes may include:
Grand Prize
There are three (3) grand prizes available. One (1) in the category of Bloggers, one (1) in the category of Home Cooks, and one (1) for the Voter. Any successful Voter will have to answer a skill testing question to win the grand prize.
Each Grand Prize Includes:
On Sunday, June 23, 2013, grand prize recipients and one guest will join Chef Michael Smith for a culinary adventure in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan where he will guide them through a Saskatchewan’s culinary adventure!
What’s Included:
- Flight/transportation for two (2) to Saskatoon for June 23, 2013
- 3 nights accommodation (June 21/22/23) at the luxurious Delta Bessborough
- $500 spending money for the trip
Second Prize
There are two (2) second place prizes available – one (1) in the category of Bloggers and one (1) in the category of Home Cooks.
Each Second Prize Includes: $500 giftcard to Amazon.ca
Third Prize
There are two (2) third place prizes available – one (1) in the category of Bloggers and one (1) in the category of Home Cooks.
Each Second Prize Includes: $200 giftcard to Amazon.ca
Winners will be notified via Email.
All prizes will be awarded by June 13, 2013. Prizes must be claimed by June 17, 2013 – no extensions will be permitted. Prizes must be accepted as awarded and cannot be exchanged, transferred or converted for cash. Prize does not include any fees, charges, taxes, gratuities, insurances, or personal expenses other than those costs/value or benefits described above.
Even more fun! To kick off the recipe contest, there will be a Love Your Lentils Twitter Party May 14th at 8:00 PM with Chef Michael Smith! I know, right?!
Check out the party and learn all about Lentils! Discover some delicious new recipes while you're at it. There will be some great prizes to win as well. Prizes include, cookbooks, cookware and starter kits.
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Butter Chicken Pasta ~ @SummerFresh Sauces @foodbloggersCA
Remember the post where I said I was trying out the new Summer Fresh Sauces and trying to come up with some great new recipes to make with those sauces? The Thai Beef Curry was a hit, and the next recipe equally as impressive!
I'm a lover of Butter Chicken. I knew I was going to love the Summer Fresh Butter Chicken sauce. The only thing was, Little One wanted noodles! Remembering how much my 4 year old loved Food Network Canada's Recipe to Riches winner, Rick Matharu's Butter Chicken Lasagna, I figured her request for spaghettini and Butter Chicken would be an interesting combination.
It was SO good!
Ingredients:
1/2 a red pepper, diced
1/2 a green pepper, diced
1 c shredded zucchini
1 boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into cubes
1 container of Summer Fresh Butter Chicken Sauce
a drizzle of oil to cook chicken
Pasta of your choice. I used spaghettini
Instructions:
In a heated pan, drizzle a little oil and cook chicken.
* Add veggies and cook.
Add Summer Fresh Butter Chicken Sauce and mix.
Cook pasta as per instructions on box/bag.
Drain pasta.
Serve Butter Chicken on top of pasta with a delicious salad!
* As a farmer's wife, I always have veggies from our farm in our vegetable freezer that I can use during the Winter. We harvest the veg during harvesting time and I freeze them for Winter use. You don't have to add any veg to this recipe, but I love adding lots of vegetables to our meals. Plus, the colours are beautiful!
Because I've been learning to become more frugal, I have learned how to feed my family with a single portion of meat! I can feed my family of three with a single chicken breast. Cut it up, cook it, and add lots of vegetables! I do this with all meats. I can feed our family on a single steak!
Rich, creamy, buttery, flavourful goodness. For more info on Summer Fresh Butter Chicken, visit the website here.
Little One absolutely loved "her" creation! *ahem* Inspired by Rick Matharu's Butter Chicken Lasagna, of course! Gotta love a 4 year old who loves Food Network Canada! Maybe she'll be a future Food Bloggers of Canada member someday!
The funny thing is that she ate all the Butter Chicken first and pasta last! The kid loves her Butter Chicken!
Disclosure - I was given the complete line of Summer Fresh Sauces and a non-stick Wok in order for me to come up with some exciting recipes and try out the new sauces. All the thoughts and opinions on this blog are honest and my own.
I'm a lover of Butter Chicken. I knew I was going to love the Summer Fresh Butter Chicken sauce. The only thing was, Little One wanted noodles! Remembering how much my 4 year old loved Food Network Canada's Recipe to Riches winner, Rick Matharu's Butter Chicken Lasagna, I figured her request for spaghettini and Butter Chicken would be an interesting combination.
It was SO good!
Ingredients:
1/2 a red pepper, diced
1/2 a green pepper, diced
1 c shredded zucchini
1 boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into cubes
1 container of Summer Fresh Butter Chicken Sauce
a drizzle of oil to cook chicken
Pasta of your choice. I used spaghettini
Instructions:
In a heated pan, drizzle a little oil and cook chicken.
* Add veggies and cook.
Add Summer Fresh Butter Chicken Sauce and mix.
Cook pasta as per instructions on box/bag.
Drain pasta.
Serve Butter Chicken on top of pasta with a delicious salad!
* As a farmer's wife, I always have veggies from our farm in our vegetable freezer that I can use during the Winter. We harvest the veg during harvesting time and I freeze them for Winter use. You don't have to add any veg to this recipe, but I love adding lots of vegetables to our meals. Plus, the colours are beautiful!
Because I've been learning to become more frugal, I have learned how to feed my family with a single portion of meat! I can feed my family of three with a single chicken breast. Cut it up, cook it, and add lots of vegetables! I do this with all meats. I can feed our family on a single steak!
Little One absolutely loved "her" creation! *ahem* Inspired by Rick Matharu's Butter Chicken Lasagna, of course! Gotta love a 4 year old who loves Food Network Canada! Maybe she'll be a future Food Bloggers of Canada member someday!
Disclosure - I was given the complete line of Summer Fresh Sauces and a non-stick Wok in order for me to come up with some exciting recipes and try out the new sauces. All the thoughts and opinions on this blog are honest and my own.
Monday, February 11, 2013
What on earth is a Pomelo?
What on earth is a Pomelo, you ask? Well, I could try to sound knowledgeable and worldlier than I am and tell you with authority that a Pomelo is a large citrus fruit grown in South East Asia and the South Pacific islands. In fact, I've only heard of the Pomelo from cooking shows and food magazines. Yes, I am addicted to the Food Network and if the wonderful celebrity chefs say the Pomelo is the next big thing, then you betcha I'm gonna try it!
For our Chinese New Year celebration, my friend brought two Pomelos. I asked why she brought them and she said, "Well, I figured that you were Chinese and I read on the internet that Chinese people eat Pomelo on Chinese New Year, so it was a good idea!"
I had to laugh, because though I am part Chinese, I have never eaten Pomelo in my life. I was excited to try it though!
Observations:
Above photos via Wikipedia: Photo of Pomelo segments and Pomelo flesh.
I'm so glad my friend brought these over, because I think they're my new favourite fruit at the moment! This is not good for us trying to eat only local fruits and vegetables though!
Pomelo photo from eBay (I was surprised too!) via Google Images
I had to laugh, because though I am part Chinese, I have never eaten Pomelo in my life. I was excited to try it though!
Observations:
- The Pomelo is huge! It's about twice the size of a grapefruit (before peeling).
- From doing the sniff test, the exterior (the skin/rind) of the Pomelo smells sort of like that of a grapefruit.
- The Pomelo is quite difficult to open, since its skin is so thick!
- The fruit itself looks like grapefruit, only not as soft.
- The texture is surprisingly nothing like any citrus fruit I've ever tasted. It's "meaty" and not juicy.
- It is very delicious, in a not overly sweet way. Only the membrane/pith is bitter.
I'm so glad my friend brought these over, because I think they're my new favourite fruit at the moment! This is not good for us trying to eat only local fruits and vegetables though!
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Junior Jamie Oliver Chef Challenge
WIN A CHANCE TO COOK FOR JAMIE OLIVER!
Okay, everyone who knows me knows how addicted I am to cooking, baking, cooking shows, Food Network, and...Jamie Oliver! I mean, c'mon! Who doesn't love Jamie Oliver?!
I'm very excited about the Junior Jamie Oliver Chef Challenge! I've been telling all my friends about it! Here's another reason I wish I still lived in Toronto! Seriously, I'd fly down for the contest if we were eligible! The contest is open to teams consisting of one adult (18 years and over) and one child (between the ages of 6 and 12 years). Team members must live in the GTA.
PRIZES:
*sniff* I cannot tell you how incredibly sad I am that A) I don't live in the GTA and B) My daughter is not old enough to enter the contest with me! This said, YOU can enter! Oh, what I'd do to be able to win that grand prize! Thanks to Jamie Oliver, T-fal and The Bay for an awesome cooking contest!
Spread the word! If you enter, please let me know so I can vote for you!
Disclosure - This is not a sponsored post. I have not been compensated for writing this blog post. I have written about this contest because I am a big fan of Jamie Oliver's and of T-fal's, and felt this was too exciting to not share with my readers :)
Okay, everyone who knows me knows how addicted I am to cooking, baking, cooking shows, Food Network, and...Jamie Oliver! I mean, c'mon! Who doesn't love Jamie Oliver?!
I'm very excited about the Junior Jamie Oliver Chef Challenge! I've been telling all my friends about it! Here's another reason I wish I still lived in Toronto! Seriously, I'd fly down for the contest if we were eligible! The contest is open to teams consisting of one adult (18 years and over) and one child (between the ages of 6 and 12 years). Team members must live in the GTA.
PRIZES:
There is one Grand Prize available to be won, consisting of:
- 11pc set of Jamie Oliver Professional Series Cookware (approximate value $800)
- Jamie Oliver Cookbook library (approximate value $350)
- $500 HBC gift card
There are two Secondary Prizes available to be won, each consisting of:
- 11pc set of Jamie Oliver Professional Series Cookware (approximate value $800)
- Jamie Oliver Cookbook library (approximate value $350)
The prizes are not transferable. No substitutions or cash redemptions will be allowed except at the sole discretion of the Sponsor.
To enter, visit the T-fal Canada Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/tfal.canada and upload (a) an original 15 minute recipe (i.e. a recipe that can be prepared in 15 minutes or less), (b) an original photo showing the team with the completed dish, and (c) all information indicated at any time during the Contest Submission Period. You can also enter on: http://groupesebpromotions.ca/T-fal/JuniorJamie/en/ at any time during the Contest Submission Period and include:
- Your name
- The email address where you would like to be contacted
- A detailed original 15 minute recipe
- An original photo of the child or team with the dish
Further detailed entry criteria (the “Entry Criteria”) are set out in the link provided here. All entries will be judged in accordance with the judging criteria ("Contest Judging") also viewable by clicking the above link..
*sniff* I cannot tell you how incredibly sad I am that A) I don't live in the GTA and B) My daughter is not old enough to enter the contest with me! This said, YOU can enter! Oh, what I'd do to be able to win that grand prize! Thanks to Jamie Oliver, T-fal and The Bay for an awesome cooking contest!
Spread the word! If you enter, please let me know so I can vote for you!
Disclosure - This is not a sponsored post. I have not been compensated for writing this blog post. I have written about this contest because I am a big fan of Jamie Oliver's and of T-fal's, and felt this was too exciting to not share with my readers :)
Saturday, September 22, 2012
Canada's Baking & Sweets Show, #FoodNetwork, and MeMyselfandUs!
It's moments like these that I really wish I still lived in Toronto. Many of you already know that I'm a FoodNetwork addict. I love cooking, baking, and entertaining. For me, food isn't just food. First and foremost, food is for providing us nutrients, but in my culture, food is all about celebrating and sharing with all those who are nearest and dearest to you. Food is also for sharing with those less fortunate and those who happen to stop by unexpectedly.
Anyway, though family genetics do not permit me to indulge in sweets, I do love coming up with sumptuous and delectable edible creations for friends and family to enjoy. When MeMyselfandUs told me about Canada's Baking & Sweets Show in Toronto, I almost cried! If I had my own private jet and could take time away, I'd certainly be there in a heartbeat. I won't lie. The wheels are still turning and I'm still trying to figure out if it's even feasible for me to get there! Ha!
Check out this promo video! If tickets are purchased online, you save $2!
Huge Duff Goldman (Ace of Cakes) and Anna Olson fan here! Other guest appearances by Food Network's Sugar Stars and DC Cupcake Girls.
The Show is September 28 -30th at International Center in Toronto, Hall 5. Make sure to visit MeMyselfandUs! They are booth #626!
MeMyselfandUs will be in the Kids Zone selling all of their Crafty Cooking Kits. The entire line of products will be displayed only at the show. None of their retailers have the entire line of products in their stores (as they pick and choose which kits they carry). There will be taste testing, show specials and more! The kits are perfect for family bonding and quality times together.
They'll have their Halloween Kits since Halloween is just around the corner. They'll also have their Christmas Kits and Hanukkah Kits!
What kid doesn't love baking? I know my Little One absolutely loves helping out in the kitchen and creating her own goodies to share with others!
Check out their product line here. Aren't they adorable?! You can also follow MeMyselfandUs on Twitter and on Facebook.
Stay tuned within the next few weeks, because we'll have something very fun and exciting for my readers!
Anyway, though family genetics do not permit me to indulge in sweets, I do love coming up with sumptuous and delectable edible creations for friends and family to enjoy. When MeMyselfandUs told me about Canada's Baking & Sweets Show in Toronto, I almost cried! If I had my own private jet and could take time away, I'd certainly be there in a heartbeat. I won't lie. The wheels are still turning and I'm still trying to figure out if it's even feasible for me to get there! Ha!
Check out this promo video! If tickets are purchased online, you save $2!
Huge Duff Goldman (Ace of Cakes) and Anna Olson fan here! Other guest appearances by Food Network's Sugar Stars and DC Cupcake Girls.
MeMyselfandUs will be in the Kids Zone selling all of their Crafty Cooking Kits. The entire line of products will be displayed only at the show. None of their retailers have the entire line of products in their stores (as they pick and choose which kits they carry). There will be taste testing, show specials and more! The kits are perfect for family bonding and quality times together.
They'll have their Halloween Kits since Halloween is just around the corner. They'll also have their Christmas Kits and Hanukkah Kits!
What kid doesn't love baking? I know my Little One absolutely loves helping out in the kitchen and creating her own goodies to share with others!
Check out their product line here. Aren't they adorable?! You can also follow MeMyselfandUs on Twitter and on Facebook.
Stay tuned within the next few weeks, because we'll have something very fun and exciting for my readers!
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