Balsamic Herb Lamb Pops
Balsamic Herb Lamb Pops A “gateway recipe” for anyone new to cooking or eating lamb. This is a great way to try cooking lamb for the first time as it’s done on the bbq, so if you don’t enjoy the fragrance you’ve kept it outside your...
Easy Roasted Garlic
Easy Roasted Garlic A great way to use up your stored garlic in the spring! Ingredients: up to 12 heads of garlic olive oil 2 muffin trays Method: Trim the tops and necks off your garlic bulbs. Place each bulb in a muffin cup and drizzle a small amount of olive oil in...
What’s In Season Episode 12: Grilled Marinated Flank Steak with Grilled Vegetable Salad
More Great Recipes Derek’s Grilled Vegetable SaladDerek’s Grilled Flank Steak with White-Out Roasted Garlic MarinadeWhat’s In Season Episode 11: Lamb Burgers with Tzaziki and Grilled Radish & White Bean SaladGrilled Radish, White Bean & Walnut...
Derek’s Grilled Vegetable Salad
Derek’s Grilled Vegetable Salad Recipe courtesy of Derek Lankinen, Beefcake’s Burger Factory. Ingredients: red and/or gold beets red onions cucumbers tomatoes – mixed cherry arugula feta cheese 1 C olive oil 1/4 C apple cider vinegar fresh parsley...
Derek’s Grilled Flank Steak with White-Out Roasted Garlic Marinade
Derek’s Grilled Flank Steak with White-Out Roasted Garlic Marinade Marinate this lean and flavourful steak the night before and then grill it together with your salad vegetables! Slice thin and serve over your salad portion, warm or cold. Recipe courtesy of...
Chef Profile: Derek Lankinen
Meet More People In Food Producer Spotlight: Borderlands FarmChef Profile: Chris GroenheideChef Profile: Rhonda Bill, A Fine Fit CateringPacking Potatoes at B&B FarmsCucumbers In Season at DeBruin’s!Chef Profile: Markus HofmannProducer Spotlight: Veg-e-tate...In Season in June
Products In Season In June Find recipes for June Vegetables asparagus beetscucumbers garlic (green, scapes) green onions herbs (culinary) kale lettuce micro greens peas potatoes radishes salad greens spinach tomatoes turnips / rutabagas Dairy butter buttermilk cheese...
Producer Spotlight: Borderlands Farm
Producer Spotlight: Borderlands Farm Gwen and Brody Marsonet are relatively new members of the Thunder Bay farm community. Together with Gwen’s parents Beverly and Bryan Barlow, they’re raising one of Thunder Bay’s largest flocks of sheep and...
Chef Profile: Chris Groenheide
Meet More People In Food Producer Spotlight: Borderlands FarmChef Profile: Rhonda Bill, A Fine Fit CateringPacking Potatoes at B&B FarmsCucumbers In Season at DeBruin’s!Chef Profile: Markus HofmannProducer Spotlight: Veg-e-tate GardenPork is In Season at...
What’s In Season Episode 11: Lamb Burgers with Tzaziki and Grilled Radish & White Bean Salad
More Great Recipes Grilled Radish, White Bean & Walnut SaladChris’ Lamb BurgersChris’ Tzatziki SauceWhat’s In Season Episode 10: Seared Trout, Hollandaise, Warm Potato Salad, Spring Greens with Feta, White Balsamic & Honey VinaigretteShumka...
In Season in May
Products In Season In May Find recipes for May Vegetables beetscarrotscucumbersgreen onionsfresh herbslettucemicro greenspotatoesradishessalad greensspinachtomatoes Dairy butterbuttermilkcheesecocoa milkcottage cheesecreamgouda cheesegouda cheese curdskefirmilksheep...
Grilled Radish, White Bean & Walnut Salad
Make the delicious grilled salad brought to us by farmer/chef Chris Groenheide from Tarrymore Gardens in our May 2022 show!
Chris’ Lamb Burgers
Get grilling with these flavourful Lamb Burgers demonstrated by farmer/chef Chris Groenheide from Tarrymore Gardens in our May 2022 show
Chris’ Tzatziki Sauce
Make the creamy tzatziki sauce demonstrated by farmer/chef Chris Groenheide from Tarrymore Gardens in our May 2022 show!
Chef Profile: Rhonda Bill, A Fine Fit Catering
Meet More People In Food Packing Potatoes at B&B FarmsCucumbers In Season at DeBruin’s!Chef Profile: Markus HofmannProducer Spotlight: Veg-e-tate GardenPork is In Season at the Squash QueenCSA (Community Supported Agriculture)Producer Spotlight: CSA at...
Packing Potatoes at B&B Farms
Packing Potatoes at B&B Farms The four million pounds of potatoes they picked at B&B Farms last fall are about halfway gone, right on track to keep us in French fries and Stoemp until next fall’s crop. We learned on a recent visit that potatoes are stored...In Season In April
Products In Season In April Find recipes for April Vegetables beetscarrotscucumbersgreen onionsfresh herbslettucemicro greensonions - storagepotatoessalad greensspinachtomatoeswinter squash Dairy butterbuttermilkcheesecocoa milkcottage cheesecreamgouda cheesegouda...
What’s In Season Episode 10: Seared Trout, Hollandaise, Warm Potato Salad, Spring Greens with Feta, White Balsamic & Honey Vinaigrette
More Great Recipes Shumka Seared Trout with Hollandaise Sauce MoutardeWarm Roasted Potato SaladRhonda’s Buckwheat Honey and White Balsamic VinaigretteSpring Greens with Sheep’s FetaCarrots à la MarkusStewed Cucumbers What’s In Season Episode 10: Seared Trout,...
Shumka Seared Trout with Hollandaise Sauce Moutarde
Rhonda’s simple and delicious trout, as seen in our April show!
Warm Roasted Potato Salad
as seen in our April show!
Rhonda’s Buckwheat Honey and White Balsamic Vinaigrette
as seen in our April show!
Spring Greens with Sheep’s Feta
as seen in our April show
Cucumbers In Season at DeBruin’s!
Cucumbers In Season at DeBruin’s! DeBruins Greenhouses have been offering fresh herbs and lettuces for a few weeks already, and their mini cucumbers are now beginning to bear fruit. Things you might not know about mini cucumbers: 1. They’re closely...
Chef Profile: Markus Hofmann
Meet More People In Food Producer Spotlight: Veg-e-tate GardenCSA (Community Supported Agriculture)Producer Spotlight: CSA at Sleepy GProducer Spotlight: Stanley Hill BisonChef Profile: Tanner HarrisChef Profile: Mr. Todd MillerChef Profile: Bret KarpowichProducer...
Carrots à la Markus
Carrots à la Markus Lock the local flavour right in with Markus’ method of cooking carrots. In our March 2022 show, chef Markus Hofmann from Rose Valley Lodge & Restaurant prepares these carrots as a side dish to Pork Tenderloin Calvados along...
Stewed Cucumbers
Stewed Cucumbers In our March 2022 show, chef Markus Hofmann from Rose Valley Lodge & Restaurant prepares these cucumbers as a side dish to Pork Tenderloin Calvados along with Carrots à la Markus and Scalloped Potatoes. Ingredients: 1 English cucumber 1 tbsp....
Scalloped Potatoes
Scalloped Potatoes In our March 2022 show, chef Markus Hofmann from Rose Valley Lodge & Restaurant prepares these potatoes as a side dish to Pork Tenderloin Calvados along with Carrots à la Markus and Stewed Cucumbers. Ingredients: 6 med. red potatoes (peeled and...
Pork Tenderloin Calvados
Pork Tenderloin Calvados Salty, smoky bacon and delicate apple make beautiful local tenderloins sing! In our March 2022 show, chef Markus Hofmann from Rose Valley Lodge & Restaurant prepares these bacon-wrapped pork medallions with apple slices, a rich sauce and...
What’s In Season Episode 9: Pork Tenderloin Calvados
More Great Recipes Carrots à la MarkusStewed CucumbersScalloped PotatoesPork Tenderloin CalvadosWhat’s In Season Episode 8: Egg Roll In a BowlEgg Roll In a Bowl What’s In Season Episode 9: Pork Tenderloin Calvados Salty, smoky bacon and delicate apple make...
Producer Spotlight: Veg-e-tate Garden
Producer Spotlight: Veg-e-tate Garden Year-round salad greens!Justin and Caitlin at Veg-e-tate Garden offer fresh greens year-round, and can be found at the Thunder Bay Country Market most Saturdays at this time of year. Seasonal varietyThe varieties of greens growing...In Season in March
Products In Season In March Find recipes for March Vegetables beetscabbagecarrotscucumbersfresh herbslettucemicro greensonions - storagepotatoessalad greenswinter squash Dairy butterbuttermilkcheesecocoa milkcottage cheesecreamgouda cheesegouda cheese...
Pork is In Season at the Squash Queen
Pork is In Season at the Squash Queen Hog farmers play an important role in our food web. Dan and Shannon The Squash Queen Vanlenthe and their son Sam work with a farmer in the region who is able to supplement his own income breeding extra piglets. These piglets leave...In Season in February
Products In Season In February Find recipes for February Vegetables beetscabbage, head - storagecarrots (stored)garlic (stored)micro greensonions - storagepotatoessalad greenswinter squash Dairy butterbuttermilkcheesecocoa milkcottage cheesecreamgouda cheesegouda...
What’s In Season Episode 8: Egg Roll In a Bowl
More Great Recipes Egg Roll In a BowlWhat’s In Season Episode 7: 3 Vegetarian Recipes with Storage VegetablesRoasted Winter Squash Wedges With Garlic-Chili-Lime Vinaigrette & White BeansRoasted Carrots & Quinoa With Honey, Cumin & Tahini...
Egg Roll In a Bowl
Egg Roll In a Bowl Eating local in February is delicious AND nutritious! In our February 2022 show, tbayInSeason’s Social Butterfly Kerry Berlinquette shows us how to make a delicious low-carb family favourite you can have on the table in under an hour....
CSA (Community Supported Agriculture)
Producer Spotlight: CSA at Sleepy G
Meet More People In Food Producer Spotlight: Stanley Hill BisonChef Profile: Tanner HarrisChef Profile: Mr. Todd MillerChef Profile: Bret KarpowichProducer Spotlight: The Squash QueenProducer Spotlight: Sandy Acres FarmProducer Spotlight: Pitch Creek FarmProducer...
What’s In Season Episode 7: 3 Vegetarian Recipes with Storage Vegetables
More Great Recipes Roasted Winter Squash Wedges With Garlic-Chili-Lime Vinaigrette & White BeansRoasted Carrots & Quinoa With Honey, Cumin & Tahini YogurtRoasted Beets & Lentils With “Caramelized” Onions, Dill & Marinated FetaTanner’s...
Roasted Winter Squash Wedges With Garlic-Chili-Lime Vinaigrette & White Beans
A flavourful dressing unites tender white beans and roasted acorn squash. Great for dinners and cold lunches!
Roasted Carrots & Quinoa With Honey, Cumin & Tahini Yogurt
Cook quinoa, roast carrots and mix up a delicious sauce that brings them both together for a delicious vegetarian dish you can serve warm or cold.
Roasted Beets & Lentils With “Caramelized” Onions, Dill & Marinated Feta
A delicious vegetarian dish you can prepare ahead and quickly serve warm, room temp or cold! Great assembled into boxes for easy lunches.
In Season in January
Products In Season In January Find recipes for January Vegetables beetscabbage, head - storagecarrots (stored)garlic (stored)micro greensonions - storagepotatoessalad greenswinter squash Dairy butterbuttermilkcheesecocoa milkcottage cheesecreamgouda cheesegouda cheese...
Producer Spotlight: Stanley Hill Bison
Meet More People In Food Chef Profile: Tanner HarrisChef Profile: Mr. Todd MillerChef Profile: Bret KarpowichProducer Spotlight: The Squash QueenProducer Spotlight: Sandy Acres FarmProducer Spotlight: Pitch Creek FarmProducer Spotlight: My-Pride FarmChef Profile:...
Chef Profile: Tanner Harris
Meet More People In Food Chef Profile: Mr. Todd MillerChef Profile: Bret KarpowichProducer Spotlight: The Squash QueenProducer Spotlight: Sandy Acres FarmProducer Spotlight: Pitch Creek FarmProducer Spotlight: My-Pride FarmChef Profile: Nikos MantisProducer Spotlight:...
Tanner’s Bison Tourtière
Tanner Harris’ rich and delicious meat pie with a crispy butter crust.
In Season In December
Products In Season In December Find recipes for December Vegetables beetscabbage, head - storage carrots (stored) celeriac garlic (stored)herbs (culinary)lettuce micro greens onions - storagepotatoessalad greens spinachwinter squash Dairy butter buttermilk cheese...
Tanner’s Brule Creek Butter Pastry
A rich and flaky butter crust, perfect for Tanner’s Bison Tourtiere.
What’s In Season Episode 6: Bison Tourtière with Brule Creek Butter Pastry
More Great Recipes Tanner’s Bison TourtièreTanner’s Brule Creek Butter PastryMr. Miller’s “Lakehead” StoempBret’s Vegetarian BorschtDill Feta-Yogurt CremaWhat’s In Season Episode 4: Vegetarian Borscht with Dill Feta-Yogurt...
What’s In Season Episode 5: Stoemp & Sausage
More Great Recipes What’s In Season Episode 8: Egg Roll In a BowlEgg Roll In a BowlWhat’s In Season Episode 7: 3 Vegetarian Recipes with Storage VegetablesRoasted Winter Squash Wedges With Garlic-Chili-Lime Vinaigrette & White BeansRoasted Carrots...
Mr. Miller’s “Lakehead” Stoemp
A delicious local take on a Belgian favourite, variations of which can be found in cultures around the world. Bacon, onions, cabbage and carrots are gently folded into rich, creamy riced potatoes for a side dish that can be a meal in itself.
Chef Profile: Mr. Todd Miller
Meet More People In Food Chef Profile: Tanner HarrisChef Profile: Bret KarpowichProducer Spotlight: The Squash QueenProducer Spotlight: Sandy Acres FarmProducer Spotlight: Pitch Creek FarmProducer Spotlight: My-Pride FarmChef Profile: Nikos MantisProducer Spotlight:...In Season in November
Products In Season In November Find recipes for November Vegetables beets Brussels sproutscabbage, head - storage carrotsceleriac garlic green onions herbs (culinary)kalelettuce micro greens onions - storage parsnips potatoes pumpkin radishes salad greens shallots...
Bret’s Vegetarian Borscht
In our October 2021 video, Chef Bret Karpowich from In Common shows how quickly and easily a hearty vegetarian soup can come together.
Dill Feta-Yogurt Crema
Makes a great garnish for Bret’s Vegetarian Borscht as well as a yummy dip for veggies and snacks.
What’s In Season Episode 4: Vegetarian Borscht with Dill Feta-Yogurt Crema
Chef Bret Karpowich from In Common demonstrates an October recipe you can make in under an hour OR “set it and forget it” in the slow cooker while you’re at work.
Bret’s Vegetable Stock
Bret’s Vegetable Stock Recipe courtesy of Chef Bret Karpowich, In Common Chef Bret Karpowich uses this vegetable stock in his Vegetarian Borscht recipe in our October 2021 video. This recipe makes a large batch; Bret recommends freezing it and having it on hand...
Chef Profile: Bret Karpowich
Meet More People In Food Producer Spotlight: The Squash QueenProducer Spotlight: Sandy Acres FarmProducer Spotlight: Pitch Creek FarmProducer Spotlight: My-Pride FarmChef Profile: Nikos MantisProducer Spotlight: Belluz FarmsProducer Spotlight: DeBruin’s...In Season in October
Products In Season In October Find recipes for October Vegetables beets cabbage, head - storage carrots cauliflower cucumbers fennel garlic green onions herbs (culinary) hot peppers kale kohlrabi lettuce micro greens onions - storage parsnips potatoes pumpkin radishes...
Charred Tomatillo Salsa (Salsa Verde)
A quick and easy fresh salsa made with tomatillos, jalapenos, onions, garlic and cilantro!
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More Stories About Local Food Chef Profile: Bret KarpowichProducer Spotlight: The Squash QueenProducer Spotlight: Sandy Acres FarmProducer Spotlight: Pitch Creek FarmProducer Spotlight: My-Pride FarmChef Profile: Nikos MantisProducer Spotlight: Belluz FarmsProducer...
Producer Spotlight: The Squash Queen
Producer Spotlight: The Squash Queen Squash picking with the Squash Queen and the next generation!Shannon Vanlenthe and her son Tristan took us out into the garden to see what’s coming out next. Meet Tristan!Tristan is moving into a lead role in the gardening...
John’s Smoked Squash Gnocchi
The surprisingly easy, tender gnocchi demonstrated in our September 2021 episode.
What’s In Season Ep. 3: Smoked Squash Gnocchi & Squash Bacon Cream Sauce with John Murray
This month, Chef John Murray from Red Lion Smokehouse shows us some complicated-seeming things made simple! Stove-top smoking, easy gnocchi and a delicious cream sauce are on the menu for September, featuring local summer and winter squash, white onions, garlic, new potatoes and mmmmmBACON.
In Season in September
Products In Season In September Find recipes for September Vegetables Asian cabbage beans - string/green beets bok choy broccoli cabbage, head - fresh cabbage, head - storage carrotscauliflower cucumbers fennel garlic green onions herbs (culinary)horseradish hot...
John’s Squash & Bacon Cream Sauce
Written instructions for the flavourful cream sauce John prepared in our September episode.
Producer Spotlight: Sandy Acres Farm
Meet More People In Food Producer Spotlight: Pitch Creek FarmProducer Spotlight: My-Pride FarmChef Profile: Nikos MantisProducer Spotlight: Belluz FarmsProducer Spotlight: DeBruin’s GreenhousesProducer Spotlight: Slate River Dairy Producer Spotlight: Sandy Acres...
Triple R’s Best Salsa
Tried and tested for many years on some of the toughest salsa critics we know!
Producer Spotlight: Pitch Creek Farm
Producer Spotlight: Pitch Creek Farm A regular presence at the Wednesday MarketRegulars at the Thunder Bay Country Market’s Wednesday gathering are familiar with Pitch Creek Farm’s twin black tents. Typically, the tent to the left is used for the weekly...
What’s In Season Ep. 2 – August: Tacos “Al’s Pastor,” Charred Salsa & Calabacitas with Al Rebelo
This month’s recipe video features Chef Al Rebelo from El Tres and Bight, with a family-style fiesta dinner made with local pork shoulder, sweet and hot peppers, beautiful little pattypan squashes and lots more.
Al’s Calabacitas
Al’s Calabacitas Recipe courtesy of Allan Rebelo, El Tres & Bight Ingredients 2 lbs patty pan squash ¼ cup Olive oil 1 red onion, sliced 2 oz garlic, sliced 1 lime, juice ½ bunch cilantro, roughly chopped 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp chilli Dash chipotle chilli...
Al’s Char Broiled Salsa
Al’s Char Broiled Salsa Recipe courtesy of Allan Rebelo, El Tres & Bight Ingredients 4 Roma Tomatoes, cut in half lengthwise ½ Red Onion, sliced into 1” discs 2 Poblano Peppers 1 Jalapeno 2 Limes, juice ½ bunch Cilantro, roughly chopped Olive oil Salt &...
Tacos “Al’s Pastor”
Tacos “Al’s Pastor” Recipe courtesy of Al Rebelo, El Tres & Bight Ingredients 1.5 lbs Pork Shoulder 2 T. canola oil 3oz garlic cloves 2 tsp oregano dried 2 tsp ground cumin 2 tsp black pepper 1 pinch ground cloves 6 ancho chiles, stemmed, seeded and...In Season in August
Products In Season In August Find recipes for August Vegetables Asian cabbagebeans - string/green beets bok choybroccoli cabbage, head - freshcabbage, head - storage carrots cucumbersfennelgarlic green onions herbs (culinary) hot peppers kalekohlrabi lettuce micro...
Producer Spotlight: My-Pride Farm
Meet More People In Food Chef Profile: Nikos MantisProducer Spotlight: Belluz FarmsProducer Spotlight: DeBruin’s GreenhousesProducer Spotlight: Slate River Dairy Producer Spotlight: My-Pride Farm We got a tour out at My-Pride Farm with veal producer Mike Visser,...
Chef Nikos’ Feature July Salad
This light salad showcases fresh July strawberries, crisp local greens and locally-produced sheep’s feta.
Chef Nikos’ BBQ Bok Choy
Bok choy is a spicy green from the cabbage family. Enjoy its mild crunch with some charring from the bbq – delicious!
Chef Nikos’ Grilled Veal Rib Steaks with Green Garlic Butter
These tomahawk-style rib steaks are cut from a half-rack of veal into generous, dramatic portions that can be a feast for one or shared between two people.
What’s In Season Ep. 1 – July: Grilled Veal Rib Steaks, BBQ Bok Choy and Strawberry Feta Salad with Nikos Mantis
This month, Chef Nikos Mantis shows you how to cook a stunning, healthy meal on the bbq featuring some of our favourite ingredients available in July.
Chef Profile: Nikos Mantis
Meet More People In Food July: Grilled Veal Rib Steaks, BBQ Bok Choy and Strawberry Feta Salad with Nikos MantisProducer Spotlight: Belluz FarmsProducer Spotlight: DeBruin’s GreenhousesProducer Spotlight: Slate River Dairy Chef Profile: Nikos Mantis Chef Nikos...
Producer Spotlight: Belluz Farms
Meet More People In Food July: Grilled Veal Rib Steaks, BBQ Bok Choy and Strawberry Feta Salad with Nikos MantisChef Profile: Nikos MantisProducer Spotlight: DeBruin’s GreenhousesProducer Spotlight: Slate River Dairy Producer Spotlight: Belluz Farms Jodi Belluz...
Producer Spotlight: DeBruin’s Greenhouses
Meet More People In Food July: Grilled Veal Rib Steaks, BBQ Bok Choy and Strawberry Feta Salad with Nikos MantisChef Profile: Nikos MantisProducer Spotlight: Belluz FarmsProducer Spotlight: Slate River Dairy Producer Spotlight: DeBruin’s Greenhouses Henriet...
Producer Spotlight: Slate River Dairy
Meet More People In Food July: Grilled Veal Rib Steaks, BBQ Bok Choy and Strawberry Feta Salad with Nikos MantisChef Profile: Nikos MantisProducer Spotlight: Belluz FarmsProducer Spotlight: DeBruin’s Greenhouses Producer Spotlight: Slate River Dairy Wilma Mol,...In Season In July
Products In Season In July Find recipes for July Vegetables beans - string/green beets bok choy cabbage, head - fresh carrots cucumbers green onions herbs (culinary) hot peppers kale lettuce micro greens onions - fresh peas potatoes radishes salad greens spinach...
Smoked Beer Pork Roast
A delicious slow-cooker roast you can start before work and enjoy when you get home!
Hearty Pork Stew with Root Vegetables and Apple Cider
Perfect for cool days! Takes about 20 minutes of prep, 2 hours cook time.
Root Beer Pulled Pork
Root Beer Pulled Pork Recipe courtesy of Ontario Pork Ingredients 1 pork shoulder roast 1 medium onion, chopped 16 fl oz (500 mL) bottled root beer (not diet) 2 cups (500 mL) your favourite BBQ sauce 6 Kaiser or hamburger buns, split and lightly toasted How-To: Place...Chef Markus’ Scalloped Potatoes
Chef Markus’ Scalloped Potatoes Recipe courtesy of Rose Valley Lodge Ingredients 6 medium red potatoes (peeled and sliced) 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1/8 tsp nutmeg 1 garlic clove (minced) whipping cream Manchego or old Gouda cheese (min 1 cup – grated)...