Summertime Favourites

Posted by Mary Luz Mejia Jun 8, 2007

My brother-in-law once remarked how many family photos he saw of our clan huddled around some picnic table laden with barbeque and salads in parks throughout Ontario. As immigrants to Canada, enjoying the great outdoors in the summertime through picnics and similar get-togethers was an accessible (read: wallet-friendly) way of entertaining and enjoying our short-lived summers.

Aphrodite Cooks Chef/owner Vanessa Yeung has her own stories to tell about some of her summertime favourites and her less-than-favourites. This upcoming week, Vanessa guest wrties a piece for Food Trends about her father's "famous" (or is that infamous) version of potato salad and how over the years, she's radically modified the recipe to suit her, shall we say, more refined tastes... And lucky for us, she offers her recipe so that any BBQ, picnic, or family outing you may have lined up this summer, is deliciously equipped with the requisite potato salad. At a time when comfort food is BIG yet again, this salad recipe will be a keeper for years to come.

From the vegan and vegetarian kitchens of Toronto's own Fresh comes the ultimate Veggie Burger to throw a little something different into the carniverous mix. Perfect when you want a meal that's a little lighter, or just feel like a meatless option this summer. Enjoy your deck, dock, backyard, or nearby park with your new found recipes!