Eastern Ontario

No need to be put off this highly nutritious berry because of the thorny branches and sour flavour. Here is a simple recipe for a gourmet jelly which has so many uses, and some tips on how to pick them without the suffering.

Made exclusively with local and seasonal fruit and vegetables, this pickle has all the flavour of the original and at a fraction of the cost of store-bought.

An invasive weed which is many a gardener's nightmare can also be a blessing to the frugal cook. A delicious and simple to make condiment is just one way of using this versatile and nutritious plant.

This is a great 'beginner' mushroom, but good enough that even seasoned mushroomers will be happy to add these to their menus.