The range of treats found at Waterloo region's specialty grocers is wide. Food columnist Andrew Coppolino takes a look at stores offering unique foods for the season including items like quince, persimmons, figs, chestnuts or sweet limes.
Posted: Apr 17, 2021 8:00 AM ET | Last Updated: April 17
Ramadan began this week and during the month-long period of religious observance, many Muslims take the time to reflect on family, worship and spiritual care. In Syria, borek (above) is a pastry stuffed with cheese and sometimes meat. Is a typical dish eaten at iftar. (Andrew Coppolino/ CBC)
Ramadan began this week, the month-long period of religious observance during which Muslims in the community reflect on family, worship and spiritual care.
From now until May 12 it means daily fasting – including no water – after the pre-dawn suhur meal, and eating again only at sunset with an iftar meal.
Spring brings fresh take on menus, writes Andrew Coppolino
While widespread local spring fruits and vegetables are still a few weeks away, spring dishes and drinks are already popping up on restaurant menus in Waterloo region. Food columnist Andrew Coppolino looks at what s new.
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Posted: Apr 03, 2021 7:31 AM ET | Last Updated: April 3
Lobster ravioli at Swine & Vine in Kitchener, Ont. is a peek ahead into the start of the popular crustacean season. (Denis Hernandez/Swine & Vine)
Winter weather always hangs on a little bit longer than we may like, but that doesn t stop restaurants from starting to roll out their spring suggestions.