Wilkin’s Fine Foods

09/24/2023

CREATORS AND CLASSICS event yesterday - What an absolutely perfect event! Great turn out - beautiful cars- amazing entertainment … could not have asked for a more perfect weather .

Sierra Robinson and her Volunteer helpers outdid themselves in every aspect .

We met many of our old fans - made new friends and really looking forward to the next event 🤗🤩

06/01/2023

Chef’s tip for best results is simple. Use jerk marinade, season chicken and let marinate for 24 hrs and BBQ as usual . Enjoy 😉! 🤗

05/25/2023

We are spreading wings! Honoured to be participating in the Make It Handmade Peterborough show next weekend!

05/24/2023

We are looking forward to meeting visitors at the Creators and Classics this weekend at the Orono Fairgrounds.
We will have our line up of hot sauces and jerk marinades avaiable for sale as well as BBQ jerk chicken skewers for a quick snack .

Looking forward to making many new friends !

04/23/2023

Photos of our pop- up sales table . Our goal is to connect as many local farmers and producers to clients under the Wilkin’s Fine Foods brand. Starting off with a line up hot sauces/ marinades and gourmet preserves- we are aiming to build a name for our brand and be your “go to” name for unique and local flavours .

04/06/2023

A wonderful friend of ours chef Mari Rozyn and Just Be Cooking has great instructions here for naturally dyed Easter Eggs.

Just be Cooking is a local company combining culinary lessons/ meal kits and specialty seminars teaching different cooking techniques and sharing favourite foods from different cultures . Check them out and support 🤗🫑

It's almost Easter!! 🎨🐰🐣

That means messy egg decor!

Did you know you can make your own egg dyes? All you need is fruits, veggies, spices or juice! The rule of thumb (lol), if it stains your hands, it'll dye your eggs. 😄

There are 2 kinds of Natural Dyes:
BOILED & UNBOILED

💦 BOILED DYES:
Makes 1 Cup

BRING 2 cups Water to a boil.
ADD Coloring Agent. (See below).
REDUCE heat and simmer for 30 mins.
STRAIN liquid into a glass jar. (stains plastic)
COOL to room temp.(2-3 hrs).
STIR in 1 tbsp. White Vinegar PER 1 Cup.
ADD Hard-Boiled Eggs until submerged.
SEAL Jar.

REFRIGERATE overnight or until desired color.

🎨 How Much Color To Use:
(On White Eggs/On Brown Eggs)

Pink/Maroon = 2 cups Shredded Red Beets
Orange/Rust = 1 cup Yellow Onion Skins
Yellow/Golden = 3 tbsp Ground Turmeric
Lavender/Red = 1 cup Red Onion Skin
Blue/Green = 2 cups Shredded Red Cabbage
Light Green/Forest Green = 2 cups Spinach

☕ UNBOILED DYES:

ADD liquid into jar. (See below)
STIR in 1 tbsp. White Vinegar PER 1 cup.
ADD Hard-Boiled Eggs.
SEAL Jar.

🎨 What Liquid To Use:
(On White Eggs/On Brown Eggs)

Pink/Maroon = Cranberry Juice
Red = Pomegranate Juice
Blue/Dark Blue = Blueberry Juice
Brown/Dark Brown = Brewed Coffee

✨CHEF TIPS!

🥚White & Brown eggs give different colors.

🎨The longer the eggs are soaked, the more intense the colors.

🖍️Draw on the eggs with crayons before dying. The wax won’t absorb the color so the designs will stay!

⚡Wrap rubber bands around the egg and watch them tie-dye. Remove the rubber bands after the eggs are dry.

🧽 Once dyed, dab eggs with a sponge for a textured look. Let Dry.

🌟Rub dried eggs with vegetable oil for a shinier finish!

Happy Dyeing! 😊♥️