Local Flavor: Let bells ring with maple cookies

To celebrate this week’s opening of the new Essex Bakery & Cafe, I thought I would ask our Executive Pastry Chef Perrin Williams for one of her favorite recipes that best incorporates “local flavor.”

Best of food and drink this week

A round-up of some of our favourite recipes and food-related features from the past week.

Delectable discoveries: Sweet treats, stories and family fun

As if there weren’t enough reasons to sign up for Canton Food Tours, the new walking and van tours that showcase food, history and art in our fair city. Well, now there are two more reasons: a slice of Best of Both Worlds Pie, and a yummy Pro Football Hall of Fame Cupcake.

Put the crunch in snacks and treats with popcorn: Burritos, cookies

Here are some fun ways to incorporate popcorn into meals and snacks. Best of all, the kids can help with most of the preparation. The recipes were created by Ottawa mom and culinary artist Korey Kealey for Orville Redenbacher.

Let's have a tea party

On May 8, 2012, the Maysville Church of the Nazarene on Maple Leaf Road will host the 12th annual Ladies Tea Party. This, in the past, has been a wonderful evening with great appetizers, pastries and a great variety of tea.