Watch Chef Emerie Brine's segment on The Marilyn Denis show as he prepares two quick and easy recipes: Bread & Butter Pickles and Spiced Cranberry Preserves. Perfect for fall! Watch Video >
Watch the full episode of Downright Domestic as Chef Emerie Brine and host Rebecca Webster prepare Peach Jam. Made with Fruit Pectin crystals; a fast and easy way to make good homemade jams. Watch Viedo >
Watch the full episode of Downright Domestic as Chef Emerie Brine and host Rebecca Webster prepare Corn Salsa. Corn and tomatoes combine to deliver exciting tastes in this simple to prepare condiment. Watch Video >
Watch the full episode of Downright Domestic as Chef Emerie Brine and host Rebecca Webster prepare Pear Almond Conserve. Hints of lemon and ginger bring this conserve to life. Slivered almonds add flavourful crunch. Watch Video >
Watch the full episode of Downright Domestic as Chef Emerie and host Rebecca Webster make Blueberry Lime Jam. A delicious twist on a classic preserve! Watch Video >
Studio 4
Chef Emerie Brine speaks with Studio 4 Host Fanny Kiefer about canning food. How preserving food properly can ensure healthy and happy meals for the whole family.
Watch a video of a canning workshop held at the WISH Centre by Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit. Chef Emerie shows how to make three different styles of strawberry jam in about an hour. Watch Video >
Watch the full episode of Downright Domestic as Chef Emerie and host Rebecca Webster demonstrate how to make Strawberry Rhubarb Jam. Perfect for summer! Watch Video >
Watch the full episode of Downright Domestic as Chef Emerie and host Rebecca Webster demonstrate how easy it is to make Strawberry Balsamic Jam for all to enjoy! Watch Video >
FRESH is a new documentary by Ana Sofia Joanes that examines the consequences of our industrial food system and offers a practical alternative for how we grow, buy, and eat our food. The official screening of the movie takes place on August 26th from 6:30 - 9:00pm at the Bloor Cinema. Watch Video >
Home Canning Demonstration
Uncertain of your home canning methods? Are you new to canning all together and need help starting? Chef Emerie has an easy to follow canning demonstration that will help with all your questions!
Crushing Berries
Bernardin's Chef Emerie demonstrates the most effective way to crush your berries before making jam. This technique ensures the natural pectin in the fruit is preserved making for a more flavourful jam.
The Perfect Seal
Watch as Chef Emerie demonstrates how to properly prepare your jar lids to create the perfect seal for fresh jam everytime.
Heat Processing
Bernardin's Chef Emerie demonstrates how to seal a jar using heat processing in a hot water bath.
Sterilization
Bernardin's Chef Emerie demonstrates how to effectively sterilize your jars using a hot water bath before you begin canning.
Floating Fruit
Bernardin's Chef Emerie demonstrates a simple solution to the problem of floating fruit chunks in jam that has already been canned.
Pectin
Bernardin's Chef Emerie demonstrates how to effectively use pectin when making homemade jam.
Strawberry Freezer Jam
Looking for a simple recipe to make strawberry freezer jam? Bernardin's Chef Emerie demonstrates how you can make your best freezer jam yet.