Anita Stewart, C.M., Food Day Canada Founder, was a passionate advocate for sourcing Canadian ingredients. Click here to check out an incredible list of some of her favourites she compiled over the years.
Put these ingredients to work with these well tested, much loved, delicious recipes from across Canada that will help you create that perfect menu!
It’s apple season, and there’s no better way to celebrate than with a simple, delicious apple cake recipe that’s been passed down through generations. We love our apples, the thriving orchards from coast to coast and bringing people together with their crisp, juicy flavours. From delicious pies, crisps or even chutneys, they’re a staple, especially as […]
Wild Canadian venison is such a treat and luckily, I know hunters. Perfect for a January storm warning. Stay in. Hunker down. Open a good red wine. Read a book by the fire. This slow cooking recipe takes five or more hours so it’s built for a Canadian Winter storm. Perfect to keep the kitchen […]
When contemplating local flavors and cocktails, S&V Uptown immediately comes to mind. Picture the transformative effect of the freshest local ingredients on your cocktails. At S&V Uptown, a sip can become a journey into the diverse flavours of Canada. Their remarkable imagination and unwavering dedication to the craft shine through. The cocktail menu is a […]
Nothing says brunch quite like Eggs Benedict. Add in some Canadian Sparkling Wine and some BC smoked salmon for a winning combination. This recipe also substitutes potato rösti for an English muffin making it gluten-free. From start to finish, with practice this takes less than 30 minutes. Its quick especially if you have leftover cooked […]
A Strawberry Pavlova is one of summer’s great desserts! Crisp and snowy on the outside and marshmallow-like on the inside, the topping is lightly sweetened whipped cream and fresh local strawberries. Because the berries are left whole and unsweetened, the flavours are the purest you’ll ever taste, layered with cream and soft meringue. When it […]
Try these oatcakes from Cape Breton…they are fabulous with good Canadian cheese.
Maple sugar-making was an important social activity for the indigenous peoples. Families and small groups gathered in temporary camps in early March, staying for about a month in order to make their yearly supply. Diagonal cuts were made in the base of the sugar maple trees (Acer saccharum) with an axe and the sap that […]
A celebration in the scattered Latvian communities of Canada often include these bacon-filled buns. They are fabulous with a salad for a quick lunch or, if you make them smaller, are great cocktail appetizers.This recipe was one of those that the late Tanya Barsevski shared with me years ago while she still lived in the […]
A beautiful late summer barbecue dish! 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped fresh basil or mint 1/4 cup (60 mL) red pepper jelly, melted 2 tbsp (30 mL) cider vinegar 1 tbsp (15 mL) grainy mustard 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt Pinch pepper 2 firm ripe peaches (unpeeled), sliced 4 pork loin […]
Having a basic recipe at your fingertips in the kitchen makes life so much easier. This 100% Canadian vinaigrette is one that lends itself to countless variations for your summer salads. Always begin with a natural sweetener to balance the acid – maple syrup, apple butter even a squirt of local honey. Our Shop Like […]
Few ingredients say “Canada” like mustard, barley, maple syrup and smoky, thick sliced bacon. It’s the sort of dish that can be kept warm for service but be careful, it’s awfully easy to snack on. In the springtime, we like to add a few spears of steamed & chopped asparagus at the end just before […]
This vibrant herb pesto is dairy-free and nut-free, almost reminiscent of an Argentinian chimichurri sauce, but with less tang, allowing the herbs to shine! By pulsing the herbs together and not over-mixing, you maintain a vibrant green colour. Use it as a base for a fresh tomato salad or toss it with freshly cooked pasta. […]
