Author: Liz Pietrzak

Wonderful, useful leaf lard … pie crusts and more!

Wonderful, useful leaf lard … pie crusts and more!

For the best pie crust recipe: flaky, crisp, tender and flavourful, use a blend of Leaf Lard and butter

Warm Up the Body and Spirit with Soup and Bone Broth

Warm Up the Body and Spirit with Soup and Bone Broth

In the last few years, we’ve managed to get through flus, colds, Covid, all the variants and who knows whatever else! Our lives are busier with work, school, sports, and play, and Soups From Me To You helps make life healthier and easier. When the …

Cool Down With Cold Soups

Cool Down With Cold Soups

The weather is getting warm, warmer, and even hot and it’s time to cool down with some of our delicious Cold Soups that prove “Soup Season’ is every season! 

When hot summer days are here, all thoughts of ovens and stoves stay inside, as our bodies and mind spend lots of time outdoors. Add in a heatwave and somedays even the thought of eating something hot is unthinkable! Soups From Me To You’s homemade and gluten-free Chilled Soups will be your new summertime favourites for low-effort refreshing and easy meals. 

Enjoying Chilled Soup helps our body replenish the fluids we lose from a full day out in the Summer heat. Soups From Me To You’s Gluten Free Soups and Chilis are made with nutritious veggies at their peak freshness and are a great way to get your daily dose of veggies while staying cool! 


Roasted Garlic Tomato Bisque

Nothing says Summer more than garden fresh Tomatoes, and our Roasted Garlic Tomato Bisque is bursting with them! Light and refreshing, we blend creamy roasted garlic and crushed tomatoes for a rich taste that’s creamy yet dairy-free, making it perfect for serving chilled and enjoying out in the great outdoors. 

Top With

  • Fresh herbs from the garden like basil and rosemary
  • Toasted Gluten-Free Crostini 
  • Classic Grilled Cheese

Plant Based Borscht

Glowing with a ruby red colour with fresh julienne Beets, Carrots, Onions, Garlic, Potatoes and more, our Plant-Based Borscht is perfect for those hot summer days where you want something refreshing and light, yet still packed full of fresh flavour and natural sweetness. 

Top With

  • A spoonful of Greek Yogurt for an added chill

Black Bean Salsa Soup

Spice it up this summer with our versatile Black Bean Salsa Soup! A perfect blend of sweet with heat, this Mexican-inspired Black Bean Salsa Soup is packed with hearty black beans, roasted red peppers and tomatoes, corn niblets and more. Plus our special blend of herbs and spices for that special kick! 

Top With

  • Crispy Tortilla Chips and Shredded Cheese

BONUS! Black Bean Salsa Soup Three-Layer Dip

We love this Recipe idea sent to us by customers! Love layered dips? Try this DIY version using our Black Bean Salsa Soup! In a deep dish, layer our chilled Black Bean Salsa Soup with equal layers of Cream Cheese and Shredded Lettuce. Then top with fresh veggies like diced tomatoes and avocado, grab some tortilla chips and dip in!


You will love serving these Chilled Soups as lighter options at your next backyard BBQ and park picnics and they are sure to please your family and friends on even the hottest days. Better yet, make them the star the next time you dine alfresco under the stars! 

Smoked Meat and Summer Sides For Easy Entertaining

Smoked Meat and Summer Sides For Easy Entertaining

In a rush, have unexpected company or just too hot to cook? From Smoked Meat to Sauerkraut, let us do the cooking this Summer so you can focus on having the FUN!

Easy and Hearty Campsite Chili

Easy and Hearty Campsite Chili

Excite your taste buds with our easy and hearty campsite-approved Chili, the perfect fuel to fill up your family and friends.

Ontario Asparagus: How To Pick The Perfect Bunch

Ontario Asparagus: How To Pick The Perfect Bunch

Ontario Asparagus Season is here and we are sharing our favourite tips to help you pick the perfect bunch!

Whether you’re shopping at your local Farmers’ Market or grocery store, savour the flavour of the season with our Top Things to Look For when picking the perfect bunch:

  • Pointy Tips: avoid stems that are limp or wilted
  • Smooth Skin: firm to the touch with a smooth texture
  • Bright Green Colour: a dull green colour is a sign the Asparagus is old
  • Compact Heads: closed and compact, free from spreading or softness
  • Freshly Cut, Green Stems
How to pick the perfect Ontario Asaparagus. Look for: Pointy Tips, Smooth Skin, Bright Green Colour, Compact Heads and Freshly Cut, Green Stems

We think fresh and local always tastes best! In Ontario, the main Asparagus grown and that you can buy are the tasty green Viking and Centennial varieties. Love White Asparagus? White Asparagus is Green Asparagus that has been grown in total darkness!

How To Store Asparagus

While Asparagus doesn’t store well, it’s best to think of them like a bunch of fresh-cut flowers. Always trim the ends with a sharp knife, before placing the ends in a jar with fresh water. Then loosely place a plastic bag over top and place in your fridge. You can also wrap the Asparagus in a damp paper towel and place in a plastic bag in your fridge.

High in Vitamin C and Vitamin A while low in calories, Chef Liz loves cooking with fresh Ontario Asparagus to create unique soups.