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!
Author: Liz Pietrzak
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 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
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. Like our creamy Parm ‘Sparagus Soup and NEW zesty Smoked Cajun Asparagus Soup.
Smoky, creamy and with a hint of cajun spice, the NEW Smoked Cajun Asparagus Soup is made with Ontario Asparagus smoked for an hour and then blended with warm spices to give this rich soup its full flavour. A wonderfully light Soup for summer lunches or dinners, order now for pick up for delivery and serve it hot or cold all summer long!
BBQ and Polish Sauerkraut Season is Back!
Not only is the Victoria Day Long weekend the official kick-off for the gardening season, but it’s also the start of BBQs and outdoor entertaining!
What’s Springing From Soups From Me To You This April
From new Farmers’ Markets, Delivery Locations and more, Soups From Me To You has a lot to celebrate with you this Spring!
April’s Feasts and Food Days | 5 Delicious Reasons To Celebrate Spring
April has many significant and fun Feast and Food Days that celebrate simple and sumptuous meals like Soup!
Along with Easter, Passover and Ramadan where food plays an important and traditional role, here are some delicious April holidays that celebrate Vegetables and pair perfectly with some of your favourite Soups From Me To You soups:
- Creamy Carrot Thai-Coconut Soup—International Carrot Day on April 4
- Roasted Garlic Tomato Bisque—National Fresh Tomato Day on April 6 and National Garlic Day on April 19
- Roasted Gourmet Mushroom Soup and our new Entrée, Smoked Mushroom Medley—National Day of the Mushroom on April 16
With Spring finally in the air, we are looking forward to National Picnic Day on April 23. The perfect day to enjoy Soups From Me To You’s delicious dishes in the great outdoors! Then on April 22 we celebrate Make Lunch Count Day with all our delicious, gluten-free and gourmet Soups, Chili and Smoked Entrees.
Speaking of Lunch, how about picking up one of our Soups or Chili at Connon’s Café. Ready to eat, just heat them up at Connon’s Café or your own microwave! Each week will be a different assortment of Soups and Chilis.