What a lovely market to stroll the Farmer’s Market on George Assaly Lane! Perfect weather; really good coffee thanks to Reg Coffey of Coffey’s Coffee and some amazing local produce! Royal Beans, the first apples of the season, some lovely Swiss chard, Fresh Peaches and Cream Corn. The pickings wereContinue Reading
I need to start taking photos when I do Resto Reviews! I did breakfast at Harv’s Diner Friday morning for a biz meeting. I’d never been there before. While the building looks gray and non descript on the outside, it’s a bright oasis on the inside. Surprisingly busy I couldContinue Reading
A Market Boom by Chef Shawn Kretz Well, it is nice to see one market booming in the midst of our recession. I am talking about the Downtown Cornwall Farmers Market of course. Now that all the crops have germinated and are on their way to producing wonderful fruitsContinue Reading
Here is the latest column from Chef Shawn Kretz! A sucessful dinner party depends on many components coming together. The famous food writers M.F.K Fisher and Elizabeth David have waxed eloquently about the virtues a host should posess. Aside from the food and drink, our most important consideration is theContinue Reading
Thats right, mushroom season is fast approaching. Over the next month thousands of species of mushrooms will “pop” up all across our beautiful province. Well wooded areas are particularly prime mushroom hunting locations. Before I delve to far into the topic I would like to suggest some further readingContinue Reading
It lasts so briefly and I think that’s what helps make them so special. It’s that time of the year when we can treat ourselves to Fiddleheads. L I N K A little garlic and olive oil and you’re ready to party! If you don’t forage for them like ChefContinue Reading
Here is another Column from Chef Shawn Kretz of Cornwall’s newest French Bistro CHEZ NOUS By: C. Shawn Kretz Spring is here, I think. With it brings the promise of new growth and the revival of our favorite seasonal recipes, or the introduction of new-found gems. I always look forwardContinue Reading
Thanks to Chef Shawn Kretz from Chez Nous 333 Second St. 613-932-HOME (4663) for this article. If you wish to see more from Chef Shawn let us know, and feel free to leave your comments. Changing the Face of Fine Cuisine in Cornwall by Shawn Kretz: The awareness of aContinue Reading