Fun at the London Wine and Food Show

Mushrooms Canada would like to thank everyone who came out to see us at this past weekends London Wine & Food Show! There was tons of delicious food and great beers and wines.

We hope that you enjoyed the sample of Fresh Sautéed Mushrooms, and also had a chance to grab our new recipe booklet & brown paper bag.

If you were around all weekend the Food Network Cooking Stage was definenlty the place to be. On Saturday afternoon, I was joined on stage by Angie from the Dairy Farmers of Canada who talked a little bit about Brie as I cooked the delicious Baked Mushroom Topped Brie recipe.

Sunday's main attraction was the oh-so-entertaining Chef Lynn Crawford, who cooked up a storm on stage with several volunteers. Lucky enough we were able to snap a quick picture with Lynn...

We also learned that she traveled to Oregon to go mushrooms picking, and is a true mushroom lover! Go Lynn! You can check out her new show "Pitchin' In" on the Food Network.

We were also pleased to see that we were not the only ones at the show how appreciated fresh mushrooms. Fanshawe's College's Culinary Students were also there flambéing up a savoury Mushroom Crostini.
They were also kind enough to allow me to take down their "secret" recipe for you.

Ingredients
1 tbsp minced shallots
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tsp minced thyme
1 tsp minced basil
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (crimini, shiitake, oyster)
1 tbsp brandy
2 tbsp chevre (goat cheese)
Baguette, melba rounds or crackers

In a hot pan saute shallots, garlic, thyme, basil, and mushrooms, about 4-5 minutes.
Add brandy to pan and flambé.
Stir in chevre until melted.
Serve on a lightly toasted baguette, melba round or cracker.

Mushrooms Canada also conducted a draw to win a T-Fal Hot Spot Frying Pan. Congratulations to Shirley G. from Chatham on winning, we hope you put it to good use sautéing up some fresh mushrooms!

Thanks again everyone for coming out to visit, we hope to see you again next year!

posted by Brittany

Win Tickets to this Friday's WOW Fundraiser

Do you live in Owen Sound, Ontario? Are you looking for something to do this Friday night with the girls? Then why not come on out to the WOW Thanks Mom Fundraiser?!

With a mini shopping mall filled with local businesses, and engaging seminars; WOW Thanks Mom is a fun filled night out! And best of all, proceeds raised from this event will go to Keppel-Sarawak Elementary School.

Of course I will be there cooking up my favourite recipe, Sweet and Spicy Stir-Fried Mushrooms, on the seminar stage, handing out recipes, and answering any questions you may have about mushrooms. I will also have a fabulous door prize with me, so make sure you come by my booth and enter the draw.

The Giveaway:
I have four free admission tickets that I am giving away to four people who can answer the following trivia question correctly:

What variety of mushrooms has as much Potassium as a banana? (need a hint).

The Rules:
- Answer must be left in the comments section of this post.
- You must be a resident of Owen Sound, Ontario (and area).
- Provide an email address/blog link by which I can contact you if you win.

- You have until Thursday at 11:59pm to submit you answers. Random draw will be held Friday morning at 9:00am.
- Mushrooms Canada will provide no compensation for additional costs related to you attending the event. Prize must be accepted as awarded. Value of ticket $20.

Good Luck, and see you at the event!

posted by Brittany

The National Women's Show Ottawa

We're at it again! This weekend we are heading to Ottawa for the National Women's Show.

The National Women's Show offers a fun-filled day out with the girls that you can't find anywhere else! With everything from food and wine sampling, to celebrity guest speakers (can you say Colin & Justin from Home Heist!!), there is a magnitude of products to enjoy from over 250 exhibitors.

Stop by the Mushrooms Canada booth (#410) for a sample of our Simple Sauteed Mushrooms, and to pick up some delicious mushroom recipes! While you are hanging out with us, fill out a ballot to win a T-Fal Hotspot Frying Pan!

But wait, the mushrooms fun doesn't stop there! Join me at the Samsung Cooking Theatre where I will be preparing my favourite recipe, Sweet & Spicy Stir-Fried Mushrooms, which is always a big hit!

So, are you going to join me? Head on over to The National Women's Show website for all the details. And don't forget to print off this coupon from Mushrooms Canada to receive 2 for 1 Admission!

See you at the show!!!

posted by Brittany

Toronto Wine and Cheese Show

Looking for something to do this weekend? Why not check out the Toronto Wine & Cheese Show at the International Centre in Toronto.

This show is known for its refined selection of wines, beers and spirits, as well as a vast sampling of gourmet foods.

Speaking of gourmet foods, make sure to take a seat at The Bay Sip & Savour Culinary Stage for the Make it With Mushrooms Cooking Demonstration presented by Chef Nathan Zak and Nutritionist Yvonne Tremblay. They will be cooking up three fabulous mushroom recipes that you won't want to miss, including Sweet & Spicy Stir-Fried Mushrooms, BBQ Mushroom Pita Pizza and Grilled Oriental Mushroom Salad. You can visit the TO Wine & Cheese website here for the show schedule.

After you have filled up on some delicious gourmet food, head on over to the Mushrooms Canada booth, #822, to grab some recipes, and to enter our draw to win a T-Fal Hotspot Frying Pan. Mention that you visited the Mushrooms Canada Blog and you will receive an additional bonus entry!

So head on down to the TO Wine & Cheese Show! For more information and to buy tickets visit the TO Wine & Cheese website.

See you there!

posted by Brittany

A Weekend at the London Wine and Food Show

I just returned home from a fabulous weekend at the London Wine & Food Show. There was plenty to be seen, heard, nibbled and sipped, with exhibitors ranging from Ontario wineries to local London restaurants.

Mushrooms Canada served up samples of fresh Sauteed Mushrooms, which proved to be a big crowd pleaser.

The Food Network Cooking Stage was definitely the place to be, with great demonstrations by Roger Mooking, Steam Whistle Brewery, and Chef Keith Ryan from Fanshawe College. I also had the opportunity to present a cooking demo on the Food Network Stage on Saturday night. I cooked up one of my favourite recipes, Sweet & Spicy Stir-Fried Mushrooms.


Mushrooms Canada also conducted a draw to win a T-Fal Hot Spot Frying Pan. Congratulations to Karen S. from London on winning, we hope you put it to good use sauteing up some fresh mushrooms!

Thanks to all who stopped by the Mushrooms Canada booth and enjoyed a sample, asked questions, entered the draw, and took home some wonderful recipes. We hope to see you again next year!

posted by Brittany

London Wine and Food Show

Have some spare time this weekend? Why not head over to the London Wine & Food Show at the Western Fair.

This year's show promises to be a great one with lots of wine, food, cooking demos, and tasting seminars.

Mushrooms Canada will be there sauteing up some fresh Ontario Crimini Mushrooms, and handing out some fabulous recipes. Be there on Saturday evening for our "Ask a Mushroom Farmer" session, where you can ask a local mushroom farmer anything that's on your mind.

Make sure you had over to the Food Network Cooking stage, Saturday at 7:00pm. I will be cooking up my favourite recipe Sweet & Spicy Stir-Fried Mushrooms. Delicious!

Interested? You can purchase ticket on the Western Fair Website.

See you there!

posted by Brittany