One of the things I love most about this time of year is going to all the Farmers' Markets! With so much fresh local produce it is hard not to be excited and inspired to create something new daily in the kitchen....this week it is all about preserving as much of that Summer goodness as possible. Black Currants are one of my favourite berries so I picked up a basket of them (14 cups worth :() and made this delicious jam from a recipe my Mum has used "forever". Black Currants are a lot of work to top and tail/clean, but are SO worth the reward! (FYI I used the remaining 8 cups of Black Currants to make my own...
http://globalnews.ca/video/3109508/uniquely-manitoba-portico-on-global-news-morning
Tracy talks to Shannon Cuciz of Global Morning News Winnipeg about some the amazing gift ideas Portico Indoor & Outdoor Living has for Holiday 2016 (and everyday). Originally aired December 6, 2016
R Recipe 1lb Good quality 72% Dark Chocolate (broken into small pieces) 1/2 cup Roasted Pistachio Nuts (shelled) roughly chopped 1/2 cup Dried Turkish Apricots roughly chopped 1 tsp Smoked Sea Salt Directions Mix together the chopped Pistachios and Apricots in a bowl and put aside Place chocolate in a heat proof glass bowl, or double boiler, over a pot of simmering water. Stir occasionally with a wooden spoon until chocolate is completely melted and is smooth, lump free, and glossy (about 5 minutes) Pour melted chocolate onto a sheet pan lined with grease proof paper or silicone baking mats and smooth out to a uniform thickness (approx. 1/4") Sprinkle with...
Recipe 1lb Good quality 72% Dark Chocolate (broken into small pieces) 1/2 cup Whole blanched Almonds roughly chopped 1/2 cup Dried Sour Cherries roughly chopped 1 tsp Bourbon Smoked Sea Salt (available at Portico) Directions Mix together the chopped Almonds and Cherries in a bowl and put aside Place chocolate in a heat proof glass bowl, or double boiler, over a pot of simmering water. Stir occasionally with a wooden spoon until chocolate is completely melted and is smooth, lump free, and glossy (about 5 minutes) Pour melted chocolate onto a sheet pan lined with grease proof paper or silicone baking mats and smooth out to a uniform thickness (approx. 1/4")...
It is always a good idea to have something special "up your sleeve". The Moscow Mule is refreshing and tangy cocktail that is great to make for yourself or for a crowd - everyone will love it for sure! This icy drink is served in its own signature copper mug that keeps it cool while you savour some quiet time, or laugh it up with a bunch of friends. Here's our recipe so enjoy! (and of course Portico now carries these beautiful Moscow Mule mugs) 2 oz vodka (preferrably Russian) 4 oz Ginger Beer 1/2 oz freshly squeezed lime juice ice cubes (enough to fill 1/2 of mug) wedge of lime Add ice to copper Moscow Mule mug. Add vodka...
