New beginnings and the uniqueness of Ontario forests reveal themselves each spring. It’s a great time to forage for wild leeks! The earth and sun have fed us antioxidants through the maple trees’ sap. And in early spring, the wet, mulchy ground of the maple forest reveals wild leeks peeking through. When you’re foraging for […]
Cooking as a family creates unforgettable memories. Make this your most tasty year ever with creative exploration and family bonding. Kids love to cook! We’ve seen it first hand. Tree House Kitchen has hosted several family cooking classes* for free at the Hamilton Farmer’s Market, including the one pictured below. Pictured here are parent-child cooking teams […]
We had a super soul-filling stock, soup and stew night at Tree House Kitchen! We taught students how to warm up on a winter night with globally based spice blends and techniques from my training and travels. Stocks, soups and stews warm up every winter season and are tasty all year. In this Tree House […]
January 2015 In preparation for Chef Nancy Henley’s Asian Fusion cooking class dinner party, Lauren Charman joined Nancy in recipe testing to make sure dinner and recipes would be their best ever. In her blog,” Lauren shares the nuances of this testing process; balancing limes, heat, sweetness and acidity. Lauren Charman is an excellent food […]
January 2015 Enjoy the season’s fun and stay fired up this year with nourishing family meals. This year in Tree House Kitchen, you can enjoy these amazing cooking class experiences: Nourishing Knife Skills Chinese, Cajun, Moroccan and Spanish Global Soups and Stews(Fine artist Eric Ranveau will be in attendance to gather impressions of the emotions of […]
Thinking about hosting the family next holiday season? These Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner serving guide reminders and tips will help you serve your best turkey yet! Find even more chef secrets on cooking the perfect turkey for special occasions here. Share these reminders with your friends and enjoy your delicious Thanksgiving or Christmas turkey dinner!
As autumn approaches, outdoor cooking changes. Use this BBQ grilling guide to make the most of it! As the air cools, your BBQ grilling cooking times will lengthen. At the same time, your grilled food-to-table timing should shorten. This may sound obvious and simplistic, but being aware and acting on the obvious makes a great […]
October 2014 Recently, Nancy was invited to be a blog contributor to Bay Area Restoration Council. BARC is a community non-profit group that assesses and promotes cleanup projects in Hamilton Harbour and its watershed. Nancy is a mother of three, a chef, a cooking teacher and a nature lover. They all go hand-in-hand in her […]
Pollinating native Canadian bees fill your belly and support our delicate, wondrous biosphere! Say a mental “Thank you!” to Canadian bees when eating incredible, fresh summer market fare, growing a bountiful garden or enjoying the great Canadian outdoors. Then join us in making a bees nest! Did you know that most pollinating native Canadian bees […]
It’s a small leap from tentative to talented cooking. All it takes is an open mind and commitment to the process, and home cooking will reward you in spades! This is why I continue to teach cooking—in various forms—after many years at Tree House Kitchen. My students have ranged from ages nine to 91 years […]