Getty Stewart
Hi, I'm Getty. If you love making good use of seasonal produce, you're in the right place. I've been teaching how to select, store and serve seasonal fruits, veggies and herbs since the turn of the century! I love using my education as a Professional Home Economist and experience as a home cook, gardener and mom to share practical tips and delicious recipes using seasonal ingredients. Welcome!
It's Schnitzel Time!
Have you ever made schnitzel? I learned to make them when I was in my teens during harvest time when Mom would be hauling grain while dad was combining. Suppers were left to my sister and me. The first few times I made them my fingers were a gooey mess from the breading and I was very nervous about the sizzling hot oil. But after a bit of practice and tips from mom, I've never looked back. So when Manitoba Chicken asked which of their recipes I would choose to celebrate National Chicken...
Top Recipes Your Searching & Cooking this September
Hello! Are you torn between summer and fall foods? One day you want a cold salad, the next you're reaching for the soup pot. I'm feeling that shift in the garden and in the lake. A dip in the lake this past weekend felt A LOT different than it did two weeks ago! In the garden, the tomatoes are finishing up, the peppers are turning colour and the cabbage is done! Fall is definitely coming in fast. Judging by the searches on my website, quick and cozy foods are top of mind right now. If you...
Sweet Corn Revelations
Hi Have you ever had a food revelation? A moment when what you thought you knew about a food got turned upside down? For me that happened with corn, back in 1977. Yes, it was that profound that I still remember! Microwaved corn - silk and mess free! Watch me make it on my social media Aust 27. We had just moved to rural Manitoba, Canada from a small farming village in Germany. One of the crops we grew in the old country was corn. Field corn for the cows. That summer we were invited to our...
The Next Viral Tomato Trend Starts Here!
Hello! You had me drooling! I loved your responses to last week's question: "What would we make if we were cooking together?" You suggested perogies, salads with your garden bounty, plum dumplings, pasta salad with stuffed pasta, fruit pies, fresh peach, corn and tomato salsas, and glorious grilled dishes. Love them all! My friend Alix and I had a fun time harvesting basil, making pesto and baking a gorgeous Tomato Pesto Galette. There was just one little hiccup, I ran short on Parmesan for...
What I'm Making When a Chef Comes to Dinner!
Hi! When was the last time you cooked with a friend? Not when you last ate together, but actually stood side by side in the kitchen making dinner together? This week my friend Alix, a chef and the talent behind FrenchKissCook, is coming over. We're making pesto together, talking business (stay tuned for updates this fall!), and then making a meal that is pretty much August on a plate. Think tomatoes, fresh potatoes, green beans, corn, cucumbers, blueberries and fresh herbs from the garden....
Mayo, Butter or Both?
Hi Reader, There's nothing quite like the first bite of a toasted tomato sandwich to signal that summer has hit its peak. Have you had one yet this summer? And tell me, do you prefer mayo, butter or both on you toasted tomato sandwich? Because toasted tomato sandwiches are just the beginning, I've declared August Tomato Month. That means more recipes, storing, preserving and growing tips all month long. Watch for them here and on my social accounts. Let's dive in with some of my favourite...
Beat the Heat: Cook outside with my favourite summer recipes!
Hi! Oooh, wee it's hot! My goal is to keep the kitchen cool, minimize hot dishes and move as much of the cooking outside as possible. With guests coming, we'll be grilling burgers, steaks and chicken. Along side I'll be prepping some of my favourites like my Mexican Inspired Street Corn Salad, KFC Copycat Coleslaw and this lemon herb potato salad. All three are from my Summer Salad Cookbook. Just for you, I'll share the potato salad below! Your new favourite potato salad! More Recipes for the...
Summer Won't Last, Your Freezer Can Help
This is it, the time of year when all my favourite foods are here, bursting with flavour. The berries, the beans, the zucchini, the watermelon and the first of the tomatoes and corn on their way. The only problem is keeping up with it all. That's where my freezer comes in handy. Freezing is the quickest, easiest way to preserve fresh produce. When done right, frozen summer produce can last until next year's bounty. Here are some quick tips for freezing what's in season right now: Berries: no...
Berry Magic: Recipes & More
Are you a berry picker? I AM a picker - just ask my brother. When we go hiking together, I stop for berries. He does not. He prefers to keep a good pace, I prefer to eat berries. Luckily, my sister stops for berries too so my brother gets out numbered and we get to eat berries. The wild raspberries and blueberries in the woods at the lake are ready, and after I hit send on this newsletter, I'm out the door! But first, I want to share some more of my favourite summer berry recipes with you....
Did you guess July's Produce of the Month? Everyone Loves Them!
Hi Reader, Did you guess it? July's Produce of the Month is berries. Get ready for summer's best parade - haskaps followed by strawberries, saskatoons, raspberries, and blueberries. Not to mention gooseberries, currants, chokecherries, blackberries, and other regional berries like cloudberries. This month we're celebrating every single one. How to select them, store them, freeze them, cook with them, and make the most of them before the season moves on. Welcome to Berry Month. A few berry...
Hi, I'm Getty. If you love making good use of seasonal produce, you're in the right place. I've been teaching how to select, store and serve seasonal fruits, veggies and herbs since the turn of the century! I love using my education as a Professional Home Economist and experience as a home cook, gardener and mom to share practical tips and delicious recipes using seasonal ingredients. Welcome!