Come in from the cold and put some fire in yo’ belly.
Soups
MUSHROOM SOUP
The Quirky Carrot, Alexandria
Enjoy this creamy white wine broth infused with flavours from button, shiitake and portobello mushrooms after a lunchtime walk through the village. The thyme and cracked pepper garnish make this bowl irresistible.
FRENCH ONION SOUP
Butler’s Restaurant, Ingleside
A hot bowl of caramelized onions in a sherry beef broth baked to perfection with a mountain of flavoured croutons and melted mozzarella. This classic starter is the perfect warm up on the coldest of winter nights.
CORN SOUP
Three Feathers Internet Cafe, Akwesasne (Hogansburg)
Stop in for a hot bowl of this traditional soup made with hominy corn, beef, carrots, and red kidney beans. The process to make this authentic dish is quite extensive, but worth every slurp.
RAW BEEF PHO
Tiny Table, Cornwall
Defrost over thin layers of beef piled onto rice noodles that cook as the hot broth is ladled into the bowl. Individually topped with bean sprouts, basil and your favourite hot sauces.
SIPS
GREEN SMOOTHIE
Garden Green Organics, Akwesasne (Cornwall Island)
Made with only the freshest ingredients from their growing facility in Akwesasne, this green drink is packed with organic goodness to replenish any nutrients your body may be missing over these cool winter months.
HOT TODDY
Smoking Bull, Alexandria
Whiskey burns just right when you mix it with honey, lemon and piping hot water. Sip on this Kentucky bourbon winter warmer after an afternoon of outdoor fun!
POLAR VORTEX ICE WINE
Smokie Ridge, Mountain
A new phenomenon in dessert wine is best enjoyed chilled, on its own or served with your favourite after-dinner sweet. Share a bottle with your besties during an evening snowstorm.
VEGAN SOY LATTE
Simply Jennifer, Cornwall
Keep it simple with a vegan-friendly latte to start your cool trek to the office. Always frothed to perfection and made with love, the single shot of espresso and warmed soy milk is a great way to start the day.
Servings
PANEER BHURJI
Tandoor House, Cornwall
A spicy—real spicy!—cottage cheese scramble with fresh veggies and an array of spices is a must if you’re looking to heat things up! A generous portion to share over a cozy fire.
FRIED CHICKEN
Mary’s Restaurant, Winchester
Homestyle fried chicken counts as wintry comfort food when it’s made just the way you like it! Crispy on the outside and tender, juicy meat on the inside. Pick this up with your favourite sides for an easy meal after a long trek home in the snow.
GREEN ACRES PIZZA
Schnitzel’s European Flavours, Cornwall
Pizza tastes better when you’re sitting by a wood burning oven after a snowy stroll downtown. Have a delicious slice made with basil pesto, roasted vegetables, mozzarella jack and goat cheese.
LUMBERJACK BREAKFAST
Christine’s Restaurant, Alexandria
The perfect meal after shovelling two feet of snow off of your driveway. Three eggs the way you like ‘em, sausage, bacon, ham, home fries with your choice of toast.
MEATLOAF
Sherry’s, Williamsburg
Meatloaf may be the ultimate, stick- to-your-ribs food for the winter months. Baked to perfection, the convenience of this meal-to-go is a must when you’re anywhere near South Dundas. Makes great leftovers too!
LASAGNA
Casa Paolo, Cornwall
It’s a romantic affair when fresh ingredients and house-made pasta make up a delicious plate of lasagna. Enjoy every bite of this authentic dish while watching the snowfall with the one you love.
RIB EYE AND BAKED POTATO
Quinn’s Inn, St. Andrews
Cut to order and flame broiled to perfection, this 12 oz slice of steak is perfect if you’ve got a hearty appetite. Enjoy it with your choice of potato and fresh veggies when you’re suffering from a snowy case of the Mondays.
GAENG GARRE GAI
Thai Khmer Cuisine, Cornwall
Enjoy just the right amount of spice with this yellow curry dish served with tender chicken, potato wedges and a savoury coconut milk sauce. This dish is served on a bed of steamed rice and is perfect for pick-up on a cool winter night.
PECAN PIE
Rockin’ Rhonda’s Diner and Pizzeria, Avonmore
Is there anything better than a slice of pie after your favourite meal? Locally sourced ingredients are the key to this mouth-watering treat. (Don’t worry—we won’t tell mom how much you love it.)
SWEET ROTI
Bangkok Noodle Soup and Grill, Cornwall
This exotic “beavertail” is the perfect sweet treat when you need a sugar fix. The thin pastry, similar to an Indian flatbread, is pan-fried and topped with icing sugar and sweetened condensed milk. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream if you dare.
WAFFLE GRILLED CHEESE
Love Love Food Shop, Cornwall
House-made waffles. Fresh cranberry sauce. Caramelized onions and brie. This treat is something to savour when you’re looking to chase those winter blues away.
CINNAMON BUNS
Loughlin’s Country Store, Mountain
Who doesn’t love an ooey-gooey roll of goodness? Drive through the counties and pick up this famous morning treat and if you have any kind of self-control, save it for dessert. Caution: Do not put your sticky fingers in mittens!
