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These flavourful cakes come together in a snap and are a great way to use up any leftover herbs!

Purslane is an incredibly healthy green that most just consider a weed! Mixed up with some yogurt and garlic, this Turkish inspired salad is refreshing and delicious!

These pickled grape leaves perfectly complement the sweet and sour goat cheese with honey!

This recipe can be served hot or cold and is a traditional recipe from the Great Lakes area. Wild rice used to be harvested in many Ontario lakes. Berries and maple syrup are also ingredients that can be foraged and are valuable ingredients to Indigenous peoples in these areas.

Salmoriglio is a southern Italian condiment that is spiced up here with some bee balm! It’s a perfect pairing with seafood and meats because of it’s bright lemony flavour!

This delicious pickled condiment is a mix of the vegetables that are in season, as giardiniera translates as ​“from the garden”. Traditionally, carrots, peppers, cauliflower, and celery are used. This can be served as antipasto, or straight from the jar for a zesty little snack!

In the late summer when sweet corn and peaches are at their best, make this jelly and enjoy the taste of summer all year long. This jelly is fantastic paired with brie cheese, and the sweet buttery flavour from the corn cobs adds a touch of savoury sweetness to desserts as well.

Pickling is the perfect way to enjoy summer’s bounty of beans all year long. Beans are super sturdy vegetables and will retain their crispness, crunchiness and flavour for months to come. Enjoy as a side dish, layer onto sandwiches or add to your favourite charcuterie board.

Kimchi, a mix of fermented vegetables, is a staple in Korean cuisine. Traditionally, it was made to preserve vegetables during the winter months. Made by lacto-fermentation, the same process as sauerkraut, Kimchi develops a delicious tangy and sour flavour.

“Warm and crispy pieces of cheese with vegetables cooked on the barbeque or grill. An amazing summer appetizer or side!”