Rude Awakening Granola Products

06/09/2026

Excited to be booked to demonstrate delicious food using local Windsor products from a brand new store on central ave. Come check us out on Aug 7th to meet up with owners Jessica and Cam and see their line of napoleon, broil king grills and Gozney pizza ovens. We will be cooking up some local fare and Jessica hinted at a few good breweries in the Windsor Essex area. Jessica and I are not new to each other. We go way back. Oh, do we have a story for you. .sinclair

06/02/2026

It took me a few extra years but I am finally done. BSc in Culinary Research. Now, to find my next project.

05/30/2026

Local Food Week in Ontario runs from June 1 to June 7, 2026. This annual celebration highlights the province’s agri-food sector and the farmers who grow, raise, and harvest fresh, locally-sourced food.

05/24/2026

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05/15/2026

05/14/2026

🌽🥕 The wait is over — the first Bobcaygeon Farmers Market of the season is happening THIS SATURDAY! 🎉☀️

Join us at the Bobcaygeon Fairgrounds from 8AM–1PM for a morning full of fresh produce, baked goods, handmade treasures, and all your favourite local vendors — plus some exciting new faces for 2026! 🍅🥖🧺

Bring your family, meet your neighbours, and shop local every Saturday rain or shine through October. ❤️

📍 Bobcaygeon Fairgrounds
🗓 Saturday, May 16
⏰ 8AM–1PM

We can’t wait to welcome everyone back for another amazing season! 🌻

05/14/2026

Rhubarb Simple Syrup :
The list is endless of ways to use rhubarb but one of my favorite things to make when rhubarb is plentiful is this lovely, pink-hued rhubarb syrup. Here’s how to make it. Key Ingredients in Rhubarb Simple Syrup

Rhubarb: Fresh rhubarb is best when it’s in season, but you can use frozen rhubarb too (thawed, if frozen).
Sugar: You’ll need 1 cup of granulated sugar.
How to Make Rhubarb Simple Syrup: INGREDIENTS

4 cups chopped rhubarb
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water

Combine the rhubarb, sugar, and water. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer. Cook gently, stirring occasionally, until the fruit is soft and the liquid has thickened slightly, about 20 minutes.
Strain the mixture. Set a fine-mesh strainer over a large bowl. Pour the rhubarb through the strainer until most of the liquid is in the bowl. Press the solids a little with the back of a spoon to extract more syrup.
Pour the syrup into a clean bottle. Cover or cork the bottle and refrigerate. Ways to Use Rhubarb Simple Syrup:

Rhubarb soda: Mix with club soda to make a refreshing drink – about one part syrup to 3 parts club soda. Serve over ice, garnished with a lime wedge.
Rhubarb bellinis: A simple recipe of about one part syrup to 4 parts sparkling wine, Champagne, or prosecco.
Rhubarb cocktails: Use the syrup in any cocktail, such as rhubarb margarita.
Drizzle on ice cream: Drizzle the syrup over vanilla ice cream (or vanilla yogurt!).
Drizzle on cakes: Poke holes in a plain vanilla or lemon cake with a skewer and pour the syrup over until it soaks in.

05/13/2026

Just negotiated a full series of cooking workshops coming soon to the Kawartha Lakes. Dates will be announced soon as we work on settling menus.

05/13/2026

2–3 large stalks of rhubarb, chopped (about 2 cups)
3/4 cup water
1 tablespoon of oil (canola, olive, sunflower or other)
1 onion, diced
2–3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup Crosby’s Fancy Molasses
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp. grainy mustard (or Dijon mustard)

INSTRUCTIONS

In a small saucepan simmer the rhubarb with the water until the rhubarb is very soft.
In a medium pot sauté the onions in the oil until soft but not brown. Add the garlic and cook another minute.
Add the rhubarb mixture along with the remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer; cook for 10-15 minutes, until the mixture thickens.
Puree until smooth and then enjoy on your choice of BBQ meat!

05/12/2026

Why you gotta scam me JJ?