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"Learn to Grow Sprouts & Veggies" Workshop - Space Still Available to Register
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Growing Sprouts & Veggies
Sunday, April 3, 2011
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Tickets: $25/guest (incl. HST)
The Scullery @ What's Cookin' in Erin, ON
Easy. Economical. Exceptionally good for you. It's isn't often you'll find food that ticks all of these boxes. Sprouts, however, do just that...and more.
Sprouting (or germinating seeds) yields one of the most low-cost, nutrient-packed superfoods around.
The practice of sprouting isn't new. However, the nutritional value and economy that sprouting offers has great relevance in the face of today's rising food prices and a renewed focus on healthy eating to prevent disease.
This Sunday in The Scullery @ What's Cookin', Thomas Elcome, a local farmer, will teach participants how to easily grow sprouts and veggies at home to reap their health benefits. BONUS: Class participants receive one free bag of sprouts ($5 retail value) to take home, plus plenty of info to get one's garden growing!
The Scullery is a new extension of What's Cookin', purveyor of quality kitchen products and "from scratch" catering and take-home meals, located at 98 Main Street in Erin, Ontario.
To register for this Sunday's Growing Sprouts & Veggies workshop, call What's Cookin' at 519-833-0909. For a more food and entertaining workshops from What's Cookin', visit www.whatscookin.ca.
FAST FACTS
Did you know? Sprouts are:
- wonderfully crunchy and flavourful, sprouts are perfect in salads, stir-fry dishes, juiced or eaten solo.
- a form of food that combats toxins, prevents cell mutations in the body, and supports one's immune system.
- grown in 4-6 days with little effort.
- ounce for ounce, the most nutritious stage of a plant's lifecycle.
- jam-packed with energy, vitamins, minerals, proteins, enzymes, anti-oxidants, bioflavinoids and more.
- easily digested and their nutrients readily absorbed by the body.
- alkalising (vs. acidic), thereby supporting conditions in the body that make it difficult for cancer to grow.
What's Cookin' Announces New Food Classes for Spring 2011
What's Cookin' is pleased to announce the following new food classes and demos this Spring, with full class descriptions at What's Cookin's website:
CARING FOR YOUR KNIVES & WOOD
Friday, February 11, 7 - 9 pm, Cost: $12/guest (HST incl)
HEART-HEALTHY MENU PLANNING
Saturday, February 19, 10:00 to 10:45 am, Cost: $12/guest (HST incl)
PASTRY MAKING 101
Saturday, March 5, 10:00 TO 10:45 am, Cost: $20/guest (includes dough scraper, HST incl)
MYSTERY FOODIES' NIGHT
Friday, March 25, 7 - 9 pm
PLAYING WITH FOOD: EASTER DECORATING
Saturday, April 9, 10:00 to 10:45 am, Cost: $20/guest (HST incl)
BBQ SKILLS TUNE-UP
Friday, April 29, 7 - 9 pm, Cost: $12/guest (HST incl)
To register for any or all of these classes, please call What's Cookin' at 519-833-0909 or visit us instore at 98 Main Street, in the Heart of the Village of Erin, Ontario. Class descriptions are available at What's Cookin's website.
ABOUT WHAT'S COOKIN'...
What’s Cookin’, your creative kitchen in the Heart of the Village of Erin, Ontario, is proud to have been selected for the Best Customer Service Experience - Business by the Ontario Ministry of Tourism and Culture for the Hills of Headwaters' 2010 TASTE OF TOURISM AWARDS.
What's Cookin' provides ready-to-go meals, event catering, special savouries, and quality kitchen wares.
Our products are made-from-scratch in small batches from our own recipes to ensure we offer only quality goodness and great flavour. We use locally grown and organic ingredients, when available, for maximum freshness.
What's Cookin' Congratulates Superbowl Menu Contest Winners
The lucky finalists in What's Cookin's Superbowl Menu Contest have scored "fame, fortune and food" with their winning football food submissions. Their top-notch ideas are now available for order from What's Cookin's 2011 Superbowl Menu:
First Place Winner: Julie's Buffalo Chicken Wing Dip
Julie C. receives a $50 gift certificate from What's Cookin' and a container of her savoury ready-to-warm dip made with shredded chicken, three cheeses, hot sauce and ranch dressing. (Trust us, it's incredibly good!)
Second Place Winner: Paula & Deb's Prosciutto-Wrapped Peppers
These ladies earned a $25 gift certificate from What's Cookin' for their clever combo of roasted sweet pepper and crispy prosciutto.
Congratulations to our contest winners! What's Cookin' would like to thank everyone who participated!
2011 Superbowl Order Menu Unveiled
These winning appetizers are showcased on What's Cookin's 2011 Superbowl Menu alongside some tantalizing new finger foods and traditional favourites, created by Chef Tamara Honiball. All menu items are made with fresh local and organic ingredients and available for order by Tuesday, February 1, 2011...just in time for Superbowl Sunday.
What’s Cookin’, your creative kitchen in the Heart of the Village of Erin, Ontario, is proud to have been selected for the Best Customer Service Experience - Business by the Ontario Ministry of Tourism and Culture for the Hills of Headwaters' 2010 TASTE OF TOURISM AWARDS.
What's Cookin' provides ready-to-go meals, event catering, special savouries, and quality kitchen wares.
Our products are made-from-scratch in small batches from our own recipes to ensure we offer only quality goodness and great flavour. We use locally grown and organic ingredients, when available, for maximum freshness.
Wellington Rural Romp Offers Bounty of Naturally Grown Food
Did you know that over 40% of all fruits and veggies purchased in Canada are imported? You can help buck this statistic by joining in on the 4th Annual Wellington Rural Romp, on Saturday, September 25th from 11 am to 4pm.
The Wellington Rural Romp is one of a number of locavore events happening this fall in and around the Hills of Headwaters. Created by Guelph Wellington Local Food, this self-guided touring event is designed to raise consumer awareness about agriculture in this region--and help put more home-grown food on your table!
On September 25, more than 20 farms, markets and shops around Guelph Wellington County will offer taste-tests, demonstrations and guided tours of their farms amid the fresh country air.
What's up for grabs? Naturally raised and/or organic dairy products, meats, fruits and vegetables. What's Cookin', a cookware shop, caterer and prepared foods emporium, will be sampling some of their specialty salads available for home consumption. They'll also be showcasing local farm suppliers and products they carry in-store at 98 Main Street in Erin, Ontario.
You'll even find a bakery and a winery on the Guelph Wellington Local Food Map that lists participants and full event details.
Ballots are available at each ROMP location, offering a chance to win valuable prizes. This year's Romp introduces a photo contest to capture the best moments of the event.
Town of Erin Earns Spotlight in Edible Toronto Mag
The Town of Erin was featured in the Summer 2010 issue of edible Toronto, a publication "Celebrating the Abundance of Local Foods in the Golden Horseshoe". In the article, "A Breath of Fresh Air", the Town of Erin's wonderful sense of community, creativity and cuisine is praised.
Among the Erin businesses highlighted in edible Toronto are What's Cookin', Ashlar House and Heartwood Farm. These three establishments have partnered to offer two exciting new locavore events: Fall Harvest Workshops on now until October 20, and Maple Sugar Days in the spring.
Making the most of harvest time, the Fall Harvest Workshops combine a small group tour of a local, organic farm (Heartwood Farm or Bernway Farm). Participants learn the story behind the natural food grown at the farm, and help pick ingredients for the second part of the event--a cooking workshop in a chef's country kitchen (Ashlar House) with a catering professional from What's Cookin'. As part of the workshop, participants enjoy a light lunch and a freshly prepared dinner for four to take home and pop in the oven.
For more details:
Wellington Rural Romp, visit http://www.guelphwellingtonlocalfood.ca/wellington-rural-romp
Fall Harvest Workshops including ticket information, visit www.whatscookin.ca and www.ashlarhouse.ca
Try being a locavore for a weekend or more! There are plenty of great reasons to do so:
- Support local farmers and your community and sustainable farming practices.
- Reduce your environmental footprint by generating less air pollution and less packaging.
- Get the whole story on the food you eat...and enjoy the benefits of fresher local and organic foods grown right here in your own community.
Happy trails and bon appetit!
New Fall Harvest Food Workshop Debuts Saturday, September 11
What do you get when you combine a local organic farm tour with a cooking class at a gorgeous country retreat? A delicious, unique and memorable experience!
What's Cookin', Ashlar House and Bernway Farm have joined to offer the first of a series of Fall Harvest Workshops beginning on Saturday, September 11 from 10 am to 3:30 pm. It's an authentic earth-to-table experience like no other.
The workshop begins with a tour of Bernway Farm in Ospringe, just 10 minutes from Erin, Ontario. Guided by owner/farmer Cathy Hansen, participants tour the farm and help pick the ingredients for the day's supper.
Next, participants venture to Ashlar House, a stunning historic country retreat just off Erin's Main Street. There, in the sunlit chef's country kitchen, a light lunch is served. Jo Fillery, owner of What's Cookin' then hosts a cooking class using the ingredients harvested from that day. Participants head home with freshly prepared dinner for 4 all set to pop in the oven.
Eating local has never been so easy--or fun. Tickets are going fast. Bring a friend or family member for a delightful day.
Cost: $85 per person or $140 per couple plus HST
Tickets: Visit www.AshlarHouse.ca to pay on-line, or call What's Cookin' at 519-833-0909.
Dates:
- Saturday, September 11 (book by Sunday, September 5)
- Saturday, October 16 or Sunday, October 17 (tour & harvest at Heartwood Farm)
Build-Your-Own Fall Harvest Class Available
From now until October 20, choose your date for your own private Fall Harvest Workshop. Gather together a group (10-15 guests) of family, friends, business associates or clients to enjoy a farm tour, lunch and cooking class. Call 519-833-0909 for pricing and availability.
There's a New Maple Syrup Experience In the Hills: MAPLE SYRUP DAYS at Ashlar House
Historic Ashlar House, ecological Heartwood Farm, and whole-foods caterer and kitchen What's Cookin' have teamed up to offer a new maple syrup experience in the Hills of Headwaters. Maple Syrup Days at Ashlar House (Saturday, March 27 and Sunday, March 28, Brunch or Tea) offers participants the delight of touring, cooking and dining--all in one unique, hands-on event in Erin, Ontario. Maple Syrup Days is also available for private groups of up to 15, at a special rate, from March 22 through to April 3.
Maple Syrup Days at Ashlar House and Heartwood Farm builds on the concept of culinary tourism, defined as the "pursuit of unique and memorable eating and drinking experiences".* Traditionally, maple syrup season involves a tour of a maple sugar bush for a view of how maple syrup is made, Maple Syrup Days at Ashlar House takes that experience a few steps further.
Participants begin with a tour of Heartwood Farm with its owner Val Steinmann, to actually join in the process of making maple syrup--from tapping trees and collecting sap, to boiling it down and bottling the syrup. Situated just outside the Village of Erin, Heartwood Farm is renowned for its environmentally sustainable food production and Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program.
Maple Syrup Days continues at Ashlar House with a cooking workshop led by professional caterer Jo Fillery of What's Cookin. A seasoned expert in the kitchen with sell-out cooking workshops, Fillery is set to guide participants on the finer points of cooking and baking with maple syrup. Together, the group will prepare two recipes in Ashlar House's beautifully updated farmhouse kitchen.
The finale for Maple Syrup Days is the option of a light brunch or afternoon tea, featuring one of the recipes prepared that day and the other to take home.
Maple Syrup Days promises a unique and memorable learning experience this spring. Full details and tickets for this event are available online at http://www.ashlarhouse.ca/ or by calling Ashlar House (519-994-0064) or What's Cookin' (519-833-0909).
*Source: International Culinary Tourism Association
Mad Hatter Speed Networking Event Offered at Ashlar House, Erin, ON
A stark departure from traditional (read: time-consuming, boring) networking, speed networking is taking the business sector by storm. One offering is called Mad Hatter Speed Networking and local area business people have the opportunity to try it on Thursday, March 4 (1-3pm or 7-9pm) at Ashlar House, Erin, ON.
In just two fast-paced hours of fun, Mad Hatter Speed Networking promises you'll leave with ideas, leads and contacts that are directly relevant to your needs. Hosted by Eric Gilboord, the networking session is priced at $30 per person. Seating is limited.
For tickets and information, please email gather@ashlarhouse.ca or call 519-994-0064.
Romantic Valentine's Dinner Special from What's Cookin'...starting at just $45/couple
Couples looking for an intimate, special way to celebrate Valentine's this year have another option than dining out (and struggling to find a babysitter if they're parents). What's Cookin', a catering/kitchen/shop based in Erin, ON has just the thing: a romantic Valentine's Dinner Special starting at just $45/couple.
What's Cookin's Valentine's Menu offers couples their choice of freshly prepared, gourmet-quality dishes. There are plenty of heart-healthy, gluten-free and vegetarian choices too.
Couples can order their Valentine's dinner to enjoy at home (with no pots and pans to clean up afterwards.) Imagine a table set for two by a cozy fireplace or a window with a wonderful view. To warm up, try sweetheart tarts, followed by wild salmon with mustard pecan glaze, a side of roasted root vegetables, and coffee toffee ice cream medallions. This is one of many sumptuous combinations.
Order from the Valentine's Menu by end of Sunday, February 7 by calling What's Cookin' at 519-833-0909. Fresh, ready-to-eat and heat-and-serve orders will be available for pick-up Friday, February 12 through Sunday, February 14 (inclusive).
Happy Valentine's Day from the staff at What's Cookin'!
Original Prints by Tammy Ratcliff on Display at Ashlar House
Adorning the walls at historic Ashlar House, a lovingly restored 1850s stone farmhouse in Erin, are select original works by accomplished artist and printmaker, Tammy Ratcliff. It's a perfect pairing between the old stone building--with it's exposed beams, fieldstone and views of the surrounding 10 wooded acres--and the artist's simple yet evocative subject matter. Through her prints and mixed media works, Ratcliffe strives to "convey her fascination with the natural world; it's strength and beauty".
"I just love her work," enthuses Ashlar House proprietor, Rebecca Sutherns, who asked chose Ratcliffe's work as the first among many artists to be displayed at Ashlar House. Available for corporate functions, Ashlar House also regularly hosts innovative public events and workshops.
Find out more about Ashlar House by visiting http://www.ashlarhouse.ca/. Call 519-994-0064 or email gather@ashlarhouse.ca to reserve. What's Cookin' in the Heart of the Village of Erin is the exclusive caterer for Ashlar House, offering made-from-scratch dishes from fresh local and organic foods.
For more information about Tammy Ratcliff, visit http://www.tammyratcliff.com/.
What's Cookin' Announces Twisted Pit Olive Oils...just in time for Christmas!
What's Cookin' is excited to now offer Twisted Pit organic olive oil infusions, direct from the Kamarianakis Olive Estate in Greece, the makers of Artemis Olive Oils. Four unique flavours are available:
- Rosemary, Ginger & Orange
- Wild Oregano, Pepper & Lemon
- Mountain Herbs, Chili & Lime
- Basil, Roasted Garlic & Grapefruit
Blending new-age flavour with old-world quality, these versatile olive oil infusions can easily transform any meal into a five-star event. Use them as a base for salad dressings, rubs and marinades, finishing drizzles to pasta sauces, and as a dipping oil with your favourite fresh crusty bread. If you're looking to put a little twist in your traditional Christmas meals, try adding some new flavour combinations with these Twisted Pit oil infusions. They make terrific hostess gifts too!
Now available at What's Cookin', 98 Main Street, Erin, ON, 519-833-0909. Find out more details on the complementary sampling of Twisted Pit oils on December 5!
Read more about Twisted Pit olive oil infusions and be inspired by a range of complementary recipes.
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