Chef Henry's New Site!

Are you a fan of Brian Henry's cooking? Odds are, if you live in Lakefield, you've probably had some of his cooking, either when he was at In A Nuttshell (catering) or perhaps at an event where he was catering. However you've had it, we're sure you've enjoyed it. So if you're thinking about getting catering, stay tuned to Chef Brian's new site: www.chefbrianhenry.com

New Site for Irwin Inn

Check out Irwin Inn's new site - it's great and with online booking, you can see what's available for that family trip or a romantic getaway for 2. http://www.irwininn.com/

Interested in being in the 2008 Edition of Kawartha Cuisine?

There are some very special deals for businesses who sign up now for 2008. Only a deposit and a contract are required! We also have "Early Bird" pricing for businesses who sign up and pay in full before October 31, 2007! Call today to take advantage of this!

Contact Pierre Saville for more information or pricing at: 705.927.7139 or pierre@kawarthacuisine.ca

Chefs Show off at Taste of Fiesta

Visitors from as far away as Finland and those close to home in Buckhorn came on July 20 to experience one of the province’s premier wine and food shows, Fiesta Buckhorn. The 2nd Annual Taste of Fiesta Culinary Challenge on Friday night proved popular, with more than 400 people watching chefs compete and the judges tasting appetizers and entrees prepared under the pressure of time constraints and an audience.

Each restaurant was paired with a participating winery to offer a match of food with wine. Plates for tasting and presentation were set before a celebrity panel of judges, including Chef Brian Henry; Shari Darling, The Sophisticated Wino; and Tara Barrows, morning show co-host on 107.9 The Breeze Radio.

The Kawartha Cuisine Magazine Awards went to:

Appetizer:
First Place: Don Vassiliadis, Shish-kabob Hut/Colio Estate Wines
Second Place: Chef Erik Hoflick, Ward Street Grill/Fielding Estate Wines
Honourable Mention: Chef Julio Campos, La Hacienda/Kawartha Country Wines

Entrée:
First Place: Don Vassiliadis, Shish-kabob Hut/Colio Estate Wines
Second Place: Chef Julio Campos, La Hacienda/Kawartha Country Wines
Honourable Mention: Chef Erik Hoflick, Ward Street Grill/Fielding Estate Wines

As well, Chef Julio Campos from La Hacienda was awarded the People’s Choice "Golden Whisk" Award for personality and performance during the competition.

"The competition is an opportunity for our creative chefs and wine experts to showcase their talent and experience," said Shari Darling. "It's also a great example that validates my belief that the Kawarthas is a food and wine destination point with beautiful countrysides and blue lakes."

The organizers of Fiesta Buckhorn would like to thank Kawartha Cuisine Magazine and the judges for their support of the Challenge.

First Place Appetizer
Greek Summer Village SaladServes two
4 heritage tomatoes (yellow, orange and red) - sliced 1 red pepper - julienned ½ English cucumber- halved lengthwise and sliced¼ Spanish onion - sliced thin¼ red onion - sliced thin5 Greek Kalamata olives250 g (8oz) goats milk feta cheese -crumbled125 g (4oz) Greek kefalotyri cheese - finely grated½ cup (4oz) virgin cold pressed Greek olive oil ¼ cup (2oz) white vinegar 1 teaspoon dried oregano ½ teaspoon salt
1. On a plate, spread layers of tomato, cucumber, red pepper and onion.2. Pour vinegar over vegetables and sprinkle salt.3. Spread both cheeses on top. 4. Pour olive oil over salad. 5. Sprinkle oregano on top.6. Put kalamata olives around edge of salad.