There’s no need for an ice cream maker here; all you need is a food processor, a mixer and a handful of ingredients. The result? A fresh, creamy taste, with deep strawberry flavour and just a murmur of balsamic. Simple. Sensational. INGREDIENTS 3-3/4 cups fresh, ripe strawberries, rinsed 1/2 cup superfine sugar 2 tsp balsamic … Continued
Here is another simple everyday dish that everyone can put their own spin on. I learned this version from my auntie, whom I often stayed with as a child. She makes the best misir wot ever. (Shhh—don’t tell my mom I said that!) INGREDIENTS Serves 4–6 1 cup red lentils 1 medium yellow onion, diced … Continued
Gingersnap Blondies This recipe for these edibles is easier than keeping up with the sunscreen if you’re a ginger. SUGGESTED MOOD/STRAIN Ginger Punch is a hybrid that’s said to smell like strawberry candy. Makes 16 squares with 6 Tbsp cannabutter (almost 7 mg THC per piece). INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp cannabutter (85 g) … Continued
Here are five recipes for those long summer weekends when all you want to do is dip. Dip things in chips, dip your feet into the water, dip into a romance novel that’s been sitting on your bedside table since last summer. Here’s some of our favourite recipes to keep you satisfied and satiated! INGREDIENTS … Continued
We’re beyond thrilled to announce that debut author Brian Thomas Isaac has won an Indigenous Voices Award in the Published Fiction category for his coming-of-age novel All the Quiet Places. The announcement was made in a virtual ceremony Monday evening, coinciding with National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21. The evening was hosted by Richard … Continued
Doro Wot (Spicy Chicken Stew) It doesn’t get any more authentically Ethiopian than our national chicken dish. Doro wot is a slow-cooked spicy chicken stew that’s served at every celebration and special event. You can’t say you’ve truly tried Ethiopian food until you’ve tried this spicy and savory meal. Make sure to pair it with … Continued
TouchWood Editions is excited to announce that two of our books have been shortlisted for the 2022 Taste Canada Awards, both in the Culinary Narrative category. The announcement was made on June 15 and the finalists will be announced November 7. S. L. Klassen’s humorous and historically edifying Mennonite-themed cocktail book Menno-Nightcaps is one of … Continued
Farm Eggs Island Style with Cherry Tomatoes and Roasted Asparagus This is our Island version of huevos rancheros which translates literally to ranch eggs. It is my husband’s preferred way to use the gloriously fresh eggs we’re lucky enough to get from our chickens. I love to add whatever is fresh from the fields, but … Continued
Given the many nights of my youth spent sitting in a small-town doughnut shop, I knew that the cruller had to be in this cookbook. I’m happy to say that this, perhaps the most sophisticated doughnut of the bunch, tastes way better than those you can get at your local drive-through. After successive successful test … Continued
Ginger bug can be used to create all sorts of different probiotic soda pops. While they’ll always have a hint of ginger in the flavour, they won’t necessarily have the spice of ginger beer. Find Emillie’s recipe for Ginger Bug Starter here. Ginger bug sodas can be flavoured with anything you want: different types of … Continued
Ginger bug is the basis of my favourite probiotic soda pop. Unlike kombucha, jun, and water kefir, it doesn’t require much maintenance and feeding. A well-established starter will last for a month in the fridge without feeding. Mostly, I love ginger bug because I can catch it and keep it alive for the summer months. … Continued
TouchWood Editions is pleased to announce that All the Quiet Places by Brian Thomas Isaac has been shortlisted for both the Amazon First Novel Award and the Indigenous Voices Awards. This is Isaac’s debut novel, which has already garnered praise from fellow authors Gil Adamson (Ridgerunner, winner of the Writer’s Trust Fiction Prize), Waubgeshig Rice … Continued