Food & Recipes

Tartan Day Take-Out Dinner

By Giv'er Miramichi / March 9, 2021 /

The Annual Tartan Day Dinner/Concert will be replaced by a Take-out Dinner this year, on Sunday, April 11th. Tartan Dinner Menu – Sweet Oven-Baked Chicken, mashed potatoes, stuffing, vegetable, gravy, roll, cranberries and for dessert, Butterscotch Redford. The menu can be adjusted to all diets – regular, gluten free, vegetarian and diabetic. Dinners can be…

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German Glühwein

By Giv'er Miramichi / December 23, 2020 /

Looking to try something to keep warm over the Holidays and Wintery season rather than Hot Chocolate or Hot Apple Cider? Why not try German Glühwein! German Glühwein is a German/Austrian winter-holiday drink that most tourists know as an after-ski drink. After you come in out of the snow, it is supposed to make you glow…

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Creating a Food Forest?… Say what?

By Giv'er Miramichi / October 13, 2020 /

By Terri Cormier, Roots to Table Regional Good Food Collective With an ongoing global pandemic, there is no better time to start looking at our food not only as our energy provider but also as medicine. The first and best line of defence is a healthy immune system, boosted by healthy food. With our climate’s…

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Take and Bake Apple Pies & Turkey Pies

By Giv'er Miramichi / October 1, 2020 /

The Seamen’s Hospital will once again be having their popular Fall fundraisers – Take and Bake Apple and Turkey Pies. Apple Pies Pre-order your fresh homemade apple pies by October 7th.  Apple pies are $8 each. We are currently waiting for the delivery of our apples from the farm, so when they arrive, preparation will…

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Pickle Recipes

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 7, 2020 /

These recipes come from an old publication found in a local antique store, Good News, A Monthly Service from Your Tamblyn Drugstore, September 1944. Sliced Cucumber Pickles Ingredients6 quarts cucumber slices (1/8 “ thick)1/2 cup salt6 cups cider vinegar1 1/2 tblsp celery seed3 tblsp mustard seed2 tsp curry powder4 cups corn syrup DirectionsUse smooth, medium…

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Locally Grown in Miramichi

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 4, 2020 /

Each year more and more local growers are offering fresh vegetables, fruit, meat, poultry and seafood. Local chefs are taking advantage of the local food movement by serving farm to table menu options and choosing fresh local ingredients whenever possible. Check out this Giv’er On The River blog for a list of local growers, and…

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Cranberry Sauce Recipe

By Giv'er Miramichi / December 18, 2019 /

This cranberry sauce is so delicious you’ll want to eat it right out of the bowl with a spoon, turkey or no turkey! Its packed full of flavour from orange zest, ginger, vanilla and a variety of spices. Cranberries contain vitamin C and plenty of natural antioxidants. Ingredients 1 12 oz bag of cranberries1 cup…

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Kourabiedes – Traditional Greek Cookies Recipe

By Giv'er Miramichi / January 2, 2019 /

Georgia Halavrezos, mother of Anthony McLean, Mighty Content Co-ordinator with MCG Media – Giv’er On The River and Mighty Miramichi shares this traditional family favorite recipe with Giv’er On The River. Kourabiedes are traditional Greek melt in-the-mouth cookies! 

Kourabiedes resemble light and airy shortbread, but are made with the addition of almonds. Almonds are the most important ingredient in Kourabiedes, and provide the cookie’s signature almond flavor.

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Holiday Recipes from Simply For Life

By Giv'er Miramichi / December 24, 2018 /

If you’re looking for tasty holiday meals, desserts and drinks that are lighter and less likely to end up on your waistline, try these recipes from Simply For Life Miramichi. For more information on Simply for Life contact Samantha Siddall, Simply For Life Miramichi, 385 Pleasant Street, Tel: 506.251.4123 www.simplyforlife.com Giv'er MiramichiGiv’er Miramichi is about “What’s…

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Old Fashioned Cooking with Darlene – Crunchy Oatmeal Coconut Cookies

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 28, 2018 /

Calling all Mighty Miramichi and Giv’er Miramichi Oatmeal and Coconut fans! Looking for something sweet to add along to your Recipe Collection? Darlene Jardine has shared along the perfect recipes for you to try out – Crunchy Oatmeal Coconut Cookies!!

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2018 / 2nd Annual Miramichi Food Truck FEASTival

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 27, 2018 /

Come out to Waterford Green Park located in the Historic Chatham Business District in the former Town of Chatham (Miramichi East) from 12:00 pm noon to 1:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 13th, 2018 for the 2018 / 2nd Annual Miramichi Food Truck FEASTival!

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Some of the Miramichi Region Fall Suppers 2018

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 12, 2018 /

The season of fall is a time for many things to look forward to, especially the Fall Suppers held at many of the local Churches along the Miramichi Region, usually held on Saturdays or Sundays. Whether it is Turkey and all the Trimmings, or Roast Beef, it is always a favorite wherever you may go. So, why bother with all the fuss on Saturday or Sunday with cooking? Let someone cook for you and treat yourself, your family or a friend out to a delicious meal. While awaiting for your meal at some, you can even enjoy listening to local entertainer at it’s very best. 

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Miramichi Community [Newcastle] Food Bank Labour Day Fundraiser – Concert, BBQ and Bake Sale

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 1, 2018 /

On Monday, September 3rd, 2018 [Labour Day] come out to the Beaverbrook Kin Centre, 100 Newcastle Boulevard to the Labour Day Fundraiser for the Miramichi Community [Newcastle] Food Bank. Admission is a Cash Donation at the Door. Hosted by Susan Butler, this event kicks off at 12:00 pm noon with an Indoor BBQ and Bake Sale, with the Concert from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

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