If you're looking for a colourful, delicious and all-Ontario vegetable dish for Christmas, try this from my friend Lois. All the ingredients are in Around the Sound this week.
Dice an equal volume of each of turnip (rutabaga), carrot, sweet potato and parsnip into 1 inch cubes. Cover in water and boil until soft, 30 minutes or so. Drain and mash or puree, adding salt, pepper and butter to taste.
Ask us for some fabulous parsnip soup recipes - a great starter for a holiday dinner or a warm lunch with a turkey sandwich!
Shallots are in - perfect for your turkey stuffing. The good news is, our garlic farmers have planted much more for next year - the bad news is, we're down to our last 30 pounds in the store.
Mince pies are here and there are still a few fruit cakes and carrot puddings.
Just ask for cranberry sauce, relish and cranberry wine jelly. Friday the Pickle Guy is coming with more horseradish, wasabi, super dills, salsas, garlic and onion-y Super Sauce. Look for Laura's pickled beets and pickled local plums too. The Pickle Guy is also bringing more of our very popular Raspberry and Blueberry Drizzles - famously reviewed as "the best thing I ever put in my mouth".
Speaking of reviews - here is what some of our customers have said about their favourites - feel free to send along recommendations of your own any time.
"Kelsey's multi-grain sour dough bread has become the staple around our house. If you like pioneer-style, tangy and delicious bread that's especially great with dips, don't miss it! Word to the wise - get to the store early, 'cause they go quick, and for good reason!"
"Around the Sound's coriander chutney has inspired us to eat Indian food at home twice as much as we used to! Mix it with a little yogurt as a side dish for Indian curries, or just spice up some Thai food or stews with it. It's the little green jar of magic in our fridge."
"Markdale's Wool Drift Farm's Olive Meadow Sheep Cheese is sublime. Delicious on its own or on crackers. It also adds a really flavourful tang to omelettes and shakes up breakfast a little"
Remember Around the Sound is open TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY next week, then Wednesday the 30th and Thursday the 31st.
See you soon
Anne
www.aroundthesoundfood.com
519-370-2333