Longhorn Beef, Mangalica Pork & Piedmontese Beef at Amaranth

Longhorn Beef, Mangalica Pork & Piedmontese Beef at Amaranth

It is one of my passions to connect with small family farms, in particular, those that are doing interesting things. We just listed Buhler Beef (Longhorn beef), F4 Ranches (Mangalica pork), and are working with Peony Farms (Piedmontese beef) in the upcoming new year.

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Roast Turkey with Cranberry Mole & Frijoles with Bacon Ends

Roast Turkey with Cranberry Mole & Frijoles with Bacon Ends

A little tip from a chef, it's not always about the protein, it should be cooked well, but the real star is the sauce! A great sauce can fix a world of hurt and even save an abysmal turkey. Mole is a sauce very complex in flavour; sweet, spicy, bitter and full of umami. My version of black beans is inspired by bits and pieces of recipes from different countries.

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Holiday Gift Guide and December New Products

Holiday Gift Guide and December New Products

Seasons Greetings! Enjoy the latest in holiday gifts and merriment available now at Amaranth alongside some of amazing December new products made local and perfect for any and all family get-togethers!

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Smoked Salmon Cakes with Blackberry Juniper Chutney

Smoked Salmon Cakes with Blackberry Juniper Chutney

This recipe celebrates the salmon run and the foods that Salish and other Indigenous nations would eat in the region. With this recipe, I am paying homage to the local ingredients of the Canadian West Coast and doing a twist on the basic salmon cake.

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