It was a delight to represent Sylvania AdVantage as a judge at the Sylvania Fall Festival Pie Baking Contest on Sunday, October 19. The annual event, coordinated by Heritage Sylvania and sponsored by Durocher’s has been a culinary tradition for 16 years. Continue reading Annual pie contest highlights sweet and spicy treats
It’s the time of year when farmers markets are brimming with colorful varieties of winter squash. From sweet Delicata to hearty Acorn, squash can be used in a wide range of recipes. They’re also good for you, containing vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Continue reading Get to know your winter squash
Fall is a season of great transition. It is a time for savoring the last of late summer’s harvest and for soaking up those final warm days before winter takes hold. Continue reading Savor the season with Whipped Pumpkin Feta Dip
JENNIFER ALEXANDER RUPLE The aroma of freshly roasted peppers is a sensory treat to behold and one I have become well accustomed to from multiple trips to the Santa Fe Farmers Market in New Mexico. At the market, chile peppers are flame-roasted to order, releasing a distinct sweet and smoky fragrance into the crisp morning air. While New Mexican chiles are a bit difficult to … Continue reading Warm up to fall with a Cheesy Chile Rellenos Bake
Grab a bushel basket and your boots and head to one of our fabulous local apple orchards! Because there’s no sweeter way to celebrate the arrival of fall than by picking your own apples, sipping on some cider, and enjoying a freshly baked apple treat. By the way, I’ve heard the apple fritters at MacQueen Orchards are divine… Once home, put your hard work to … Continue reading It’s apple picking season in northwest Ohio
Did you know Michigan ranks number one in the nation for production of cherries and among the top five states for blueberries and apples? The proof was evident during a recent road trip my husband and I took along Lake Michigan’s coast. Continue reading The Fruits of Summer
The wait is over. Fresh produce has finally made its summer debut in northwest Ohio, and area farmers are ready for shoppers. “A very rainy April delayed our planting about two weeks,” said farmer Tim Keil of Louis Keil and Sons in Sylvania Township. “Then extreme heat kicked in and our plants just sat there dormant, trying to survive,” he noted. The farm is now … Continue reading How sweet it is – corn and veggies are here
JENNIFER ALEXANDER RUPLE The Sylvania Farmers Market is up and running in its second season at Olander Park under the leadership of Outdoor Sylvania Community Parks. The weekly event, held on Tuesday evenings from 5 to 8 pm, provides a variety of farm fresh produce, artisan food vendors, and crafters. Another feature of the market is the selection of onsite food trucks. “We have a … Continue reading Food Trucks roll into Sylvania Farmers Market
The official kickoff to summer is just around the corner! It’s time to fire up the grill and serve up some tasty smash burgers and homemade potato salad. Juicy and cheesy smash burgers are like traditional burgers only they are flattened with a spatula, resulting in crispy-edged patties. They cook quickly, so have everything ready to go before adding them to the griddle. Continue reading Make Memorial Day a smashing success
Celebrate mom on her big day with brunch and a delicious Berry Cheesecake Galette for the finale. In this recipe, a sweet-tart berry mixture is combined with a cheesecake filling and is layered over a golden and flaky pie crust. Galettes are quick and simple to prepare using a single pie crust on the bottom which is then folded up and over the edges of the filling. Bake it until it’s golden brown and the fillings are beginning to flow out of it – the charm of a galette is its rustic appearance. Continue reading Make Mom’s Day with a rustic Berry Cheesecake Galette
