Welcome back to round two of the Lobstar series! This chowder is not as thick as some others that we’ve tried, but it’s not as heavy either. Easily a second course to this lobstar dinner I cooked up. Spending an extra 10 to 15 minutes to boil the shells to make your own stock makes […]
Lobstars! Part One – Lobster Thermidor
Last summer, I enticed a few friends/family to use the waterslide right into an outdoor pool which, I must say, was not that warm. Kinda cold. Frigid, actually. My promise was to cook them a lobster dinner…and last weekend that lobster dinner finally happened! We had eight lobster tails, and I made three recipes. Don’t […]
Roasted Winter Vegetables
Tired of complaining about the winter? Make a comforting, hearty meal that makes you feel cozy and warm while the icy wind is howling outside.
Wychwood Barns Market
On Saturday mornings from 8am to 12pm, The Stop runs a farmers’ market at the Wychwood Barns. I’ve been in the summer, when all the vendors set up outside to enjoy the sun and warmth, but the market in winter is just as fun. Filed away in an old TTC streetcar maintenance building, stalls offer […]
Growing Vegetables in Winter
In the dry, dreary winter months, it’s a relief to see fresh green shoots growing right on your window sill. And it’s so easy to do! All you need are some veggie scraps, water, a small glass container, and a sunny window. So far we’ve had the best luck with green onions and celery, but carrots, […]