5 Reasons Cooking Classes Make Perfect Gifts
It’s that time of year again – when the holidays are steadily approaching and the panic of actually having to start shopping has officially set in. Well, forget about dealing with overcrowded malls and scouring Amazon for hours on end – because a cooking class is the perfect gift for just about anyone. 1. Learn […]
Cooking with Wine
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: we love cooking with wine. We love wine in general (clearly), but cooking with it always means your dish is going to come out tasting extra special. Some people avoid cooking with wine because they find the process of choosing the ‘correct’ one too intimidating, so […]
Visiting Merrickville
One of my favourite things about working at Mrs. McGarrigle’s is the town it’s in. Merrickville Ontario might not be familiar to many, but for those in the know – it’s the Jewel of the Rideau (that’s the Rideau Canal for you out-of-towners); a cute little town brimming with local artisans and the cutest shops you […]
Mrs. McGarrigle’s Favourite Cooking Quotes
There’s no denying that cooking is a bit of a polarizing issue: you either love it or hate it. For us, cooking is a passion that has always been deeply rooted in so many aspects of our lives that we couldn’t imagine giving it up. Can it be a lot of work? Absolutely. Does it […]
The Many Mustards of Mrs. McGarrigle’s
At Mrs. McGarrigle’s, we’ve been making award-winning mustards for over 27 years, and we’re pretty passionate about what we do. One of the reasons we love mustard so much is its versatility in the kitchen – we think of it not as only a condiment, but a cooking ingredient too. In most cases just a spoonful will […]
Mrs. McGarrigle’s Many-Mustard Chicken Marinade
When we’re looking to whip up something quick, delicious and easy on the pocketbook we usually turn to this all-time favourite recipe of ours. Mrs. McGarrigle’s Many Mustard Chicken Marinade is simple, but loaded with flavour and the perfect companion to a crisp summer salad. We usually grill this chicken recipe on a barbecue, but you can cook […]
Cooking with Mustard
At Mrs. McGarrigle’s, mustard is one of our greatest passions. We make fourteen different mustards, and are immensely proud of each and every one. And while we absolutely love them on things like sandwiches and hot dogs, we want people to know how great it is cooking with mustard, too! We would never deny the eternal […]
5 Perfect Gift Boxes
Let’s be real: who doesn’t like receiving a gift box or basket? They can instantly turn around a bad day, opening and going through one feels a little like Christmas morning, and they’re usually a big, loud declaration that somebody somewhere was thinking about you. Some people actually dismiss a gift basket as lazy. But […]
Mrs. McGarrigle’s Creamy Onion Mustard Tarts
Just one bite of these awesome creamy onion mustard tarts and you’ll be hooked. With a creamy onion filling and a subtle touch of mustard in a wonderful cream cheese pastry, these delectable tarts can be used as an hors d’oeuvres for entertaining your next party or served as an accompaniment to just about any meals. […]