Relish Recipes

Who doesn't love rhubarb?  We've got you covered. Who hates rhubarb? We've still got you covered! The harbinger of spring to some and a sour bomb to others, rhubarb is one of the only vegetables that is truly seasonal. It delivers a vegetal hint of celery and a mighty smack of tartness.  While sugar might be rhubarb's best friend, its seasonal cousin, the strawberry, is often mustered-in to counter the sour note that rhubarb can deliver.  (Yes, our Relish chefs recommend that you try a wee slice, just to experience rhubarb's unadulterated flavour.)   You'll find that red stalks have a sweeter, more robust flavour than the green...

Step up your grilling game by grilling your potatoes too, and serving a homemade chimichurri sauce alongside.

May 5th is also known as Cinco de Mayo. It is not Mexican Independence Day (as some believe). Rather, it commemorates the victory of the Mexican military over France in 1862, and in fact, it’s not widely celebrated in Mexico. But in North American, Cinco de Mayo has morphed into a heritage and cultural celebration of Mexico. We have taught many Mexican classes over the years as well as posting recipes with a Mexican twist. Donna-Marie visited central Mexico in 2022 and experienced some of the best cuisine she had ever tasted. So, what better way to celebrate this beautiful...

Ten years ago this past spring, Donna-Marie took a trip to visit her daughter, who at the time was living and working in England. One of the highlights of the trip was visiting Highclere Castle more famously known as the setting for the much loved PBS television series Downton Abbey. A trip to an English castle wouldn’t be complete without indulging the in ritual of teatime, and Highclere offers an “Afternoon Tea in the Coach House.” While we noshed on fancy sandwiches, sipped champagne from sparkling crystal flutes and drank copious amounts of black tea served in bone-china tea cups, it was...