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Wild Boar Rillets A bit more off the beaten track, this recipe is great to make ahead – as the thin layer of the fat acts as an excellent preserver – and it freezes well. It’s great to entertain with and great to have readily available with a few hours’ notice. Rillets, (pronounced ree-ETTEs), obviously French, and based on pork, this version uses part of a Boar Shoulder. INGREDIENTS • 3 lb pork shoulder (this will be a part of a shoulder, not the whole thing) • 1-1/2 lb double-smoked bacon • 4 cloves of roasted garlic • 2 sprigs, each of rosemary and thyme, chopped • chicken broth • salt and epper DIRECTIONS In an oven-proof pot, place the shoulder and the bacon, with the garlic, the herbs, and salt and pepper.
Add 2 cups of chicken broth, and bring to a simmer, while preheating your oven to 260 F. Then, cover, and allow to become totally tender. This could take some time, between 3-5 hours. Check every 45 minutes or so. When the boar and the bacon are totally tender, cool slightly and pull apart with a couple of forks.
Drain off the liquid, but reserve it. The fat will rise to the top. Place the pulled boar in a bowl and season with S&P. Place this in ramekins (small mason jars work well, too) and press down. Top with a bit of the liquid fat until it covers everything with 1/8 inch of fat. Serve with charcuterie, cheese, or a glass of something delicious, in the evening.
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Continued From Page 24 Artists to Casablanca Winery Inn on Saturday, May 5 in the Grand Ballroom.The evening will include a delicious 4-Course dinner followed by performances by tribute artists for Elvis, Rod Stewart and Paul McCartney. Event Times: 5:15 pm doors, cash bar open, 6 pm dinner service, 8 pm show begins. Casablanca Winery Inn, 4 Windward Drive, Grimsby. Phone: 905.309.7171. • Spring HandMade Market - Shop, sip and savour at this 8th annual market event - featuring 120 artisans, wine by the glass, gourmet food trucks, live music on two stages, art, bakery, marketplace and more! 1000s of one-of-a-kind artisan and handmade products all at one location. Be unique. Shop local. Feel good. Takes place May 1 (11 am-7 pm) and May 12 (10 am-5 pm) at 13th Street
Winery, 1776 Fourth Ave., St. Catharines. • Mother’s Day at Casablanca - Join us for Mother’s Day at Casablanca Winery Inn on Sunday, May 13. We are offering a fantastic buffet in our Grand Ballroom from 11 am-3 pm and a delicious plated dinner in Panorama Restaurant & Wine Bar from 5-9 pm. Reservations are going quickly. For reservations, please call Michelle Melanson at 905-309-2300 or 1-877-446-5746, x.7917 or fb@casablancawineryinn.com. Casablanca Winery Inn, 4 Windward Drive, Grimsby. Phone: 905.309.7171 • Yoga + Brunch + Hike with Mom Join us Sunday, May 13 - Mother’s Day - from 10 am-3 pm for a gentle one-hour yoga session in the beautiful Cave Spring vineyard retreat followed by a light & healthy catered brunch paired with a glass of your favourite Cave Spring wine.
After lunch, we’ll venture out through the vineyard and head for a moderate hike on the gorgeous Niagara Escarpment. Head back to the retreat for a well-deserved exploration of Cave Spring wine paired with artisan cheeses. The yoga session is designed to accommodate all experience levels in one class. Take home a bottle of Cave Spring Riesling to enjoy at your leisure, reflecting on the great day you spent with your mom. Or simply just being a mom!Price: $129 inclusive. Cave Spring Cellars, 3836 Main St., Jordan. Phone 905-562-3581 • Afternoon Tea – May 13 from 2:304:30 pm. Treat Mum to an afternoon of decadence with an afternoon tea at London Born Wine Company. Finger sandwiches, English style scones, and sweet treats await. London Born Wine May/June 2018 | clubwest.ca
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