Foodbuzz

Flank Steak: Inspiration Strikes!

When we went to visit the newly re-opened Piggy market (see previous post), we weren’t sure what to expect. We knew that the intention was to re-open as a craft butcher, along with  lovely artisan charcuterie and locally sourced foods that we love, but when we spied the quality of the meat on display, we were thrilled. Upon seeing a gorgeous flank steak, whatever plans we had for dinner...
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Piggy Market 2.0!

The new and even better Piggy Market re-opened November 12th as an artisan delicatessen and craft butcher shop. I dropped in this week for a quick chat with Dave Neil, co-owner of Piggy. He explained that craft butcher is an Irish designation for meat that is hung to age not cryovaced. The new butchery offers custom cutting of local beef (O’Brien Farms) and Ontario pork as well as heritage...
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Pascale’s Haute Chocolat

By now most of us in Ottawa are familiar with Pascale‘s wonderful ice cream creations. Most of us have had the pleasure of her truly inspired flavours at a local restaurant (Whalesbone, Allium, SmoQue Shack, Arc) or snagged a pint of creamy goodness at the Farmer’s Market at Lansdowne or Piggy Market. This weekend on our weekly trek to Piggy (recently renovated and expanded. –...
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Retro Fave: Pork in Mushroom Soup

I have no idea where this recipe originated, likely though off of a can of Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom soup. The gravy, pork and rice are a match made in heaven. This was a favorite meal in our house growing up in the 1970′s. I remember loving the slightly browned half inch of pork fat being my favorite part. I do recommend that you trim the fat away and use the more flavorful bone...
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Dish: Jam Session

I’m a jam guy. I really like good jam. By good jam, I mean the kind where the fruit flavour (and content) is prevalent and it’s not overly gummy with pectin and other thickeners. As well, most commercial jams are just too damn sweet and frankly, it’s unnecessary. I’ve come across some tremendous jams in our travels, and I always pick up a couple to bring home and have no...
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