Enjoy 2 for $24 this February at Jawny Bakers

To celebrate the month of February, with days set aside for love (don't forget your reservations guys) and family (Monday, February 20), Jawny Bakers is sharing all month long with 2-can-dine for $24 on any of our great weekday Lunch Combos or Brunch Entrées on the weekend.  Share together this month at Jawny Bakers Restaurant.


Not for takeout.  Some conditions may apply, see in restaurant for all the details.

What I Have Learned About Healthy Food While Working at a Retaurant

This all started with a bang.  A few years ago, my father had a heart attack.  I almost couldn’t believe it at the time because he was so young and appeared to be so healthy.  We always seemed to eat very well growing up using a dietary philosophy that I still follow to this day.  Canada food guide, portions containing fruit, vegetable, dairy protein and whole grains.  My mom wouldn’t even think about purchasing a breakfast cereal that had less than 4g of dietary fibre.  Now that I have a child of my own, all of a sudden I was worried about making the same mistake and exposing Hudson to a similar shock in the future.

In thinking about heart healthy foods, I wondered what choices I was making that seemed to be good, but were actually risky choices for my healthy lifestyle.  The biggest culprit, I soon discovered, was salt.  This flavour enhancing chemical has been sneaking it’s way into our diets in increasingly large and alarming quantities through a variety of pre-prepared foods.  I quickly learned that fresh cooked meals are always better because they require less preservation agents and, as we all know, fresh cooked just tastes better.  That will help keep you from reaching for the salt shaker to punch up the flavour.

FAT: saturated, trans, hydrogenated, organic, Omega-3, Omega-6.  Hard to wrap you head around it all.  For adults and children, even milk consumption can be a hazardous source of fat.  One of my go-to choices for heart health these days are salmon filets.  It is no surprise that these are great tasting and packed with heart healthy fats.  Boost the benefit by adding a healthy-fat rich and antioxidant-laden Avocado Salsa with your salmon filet.  Sweet potatoes on the side?  Yes please.

Don’t get me started on portion sizes.  I have been hereditarily blessed with a fast metabolism that for years has allowed me to eat as much as I want with out giving much thought to health related consequences.  I am always over-preparing in the kitchen and as my wife Julie always tells me I would be much better off cooking for six then for our family of three.  Though, you won’t hear her complaining when her coworkers are fighting over bites of her lunch of leftovers!  Deciding how much to eat is often as important as deciding what to eat.  For children, whose appetites can fluctuate wildly, this is all the more important to monitor throughout the day.  Choosing healthy snacks can be the key to hitting all the nutritional requirements and keeping an active appetite from overindulging at meal times.  Seeds, nuts and dried fruits are all a great thing to keep on hand for easy snacking.  Check Canada’s food guide to be sure your menu choices include a good balance of all food types and portion balancing.

Along the way, I have learned that healthy eating, along with regular physical activity,  is one of the most important things that can be done to improve your general health and reduce the risks to your heart.  Always remember to balance your meals, easy on the salt and sugar, monitor your portions and keep an eye on what you are consuming.  I still have some bad habits, but everything in moderation is a philosophy that I strongly subscribe to.  While the risks to your health may not be immediately visible to the naked eye, your heart and body will thank you in the long run.

Tom Tranmer

Jawny Bakers Restaurant & Caters

http://blog.jawnybakers.com

Check out this article in the February Issue of SNAP Magazine.

Featured Beverage: Blueberry Tea

Orange Pekoe Tea, Grand Marnier and Amaretto.  Never before has such a  great combination of liquids combined to make such an interesting flavour.  

With no blueberries involved, you will be amazed at the aroma and taste that results from this mix.  Served alongside a citrus garnish, this makes for a great after-dinner drink or a starter to warm you up when coming in from a cold winter day.  

Because it’s soothing yet sweet nature, this a great drink to enjoy if you are trying to get over a cold this winter.

Featured Beverage: Rolling Rock Draught

According to the company, Rolling Rock Draught is an American lager that is Born Small Town and is brewed in St. Louis.  

With a deep sense of shared tradition and authenticity, the true craftsmanship of Rolling Rock holds a deep belief that an honest day’s work is it’s own reward.  Rolling Rock is an Extra Pale which means easy drinking and thirst-quenching flavour in every pint.  Have you heard about the Mystery of the 33?

This is a great beer to sip on while watching the game or with any of our Great Gourmet Burgers, like the new Black Jack Burger.

JB's Kitchen: From The Farm to The Plate

Jawny Bakers uses hand picked produce from the Ontario Food Terminal twice weekly. This week, our featured product is our Red Bell Peppers fresh from Kingsville, Ontario. 


Would it surprise you to know that just one Red Bell Pepper contains three times more Vitamin C than an orange? We here at Jawny Bakers provide many distinctive and unique menu items with our healthy friend the Red Pepper such as our new Black Jack Burger and perennial favourite pizza, the Roasted Vegetable. 

Red Peppers are prepared and roasted fresh in the kitchen one of our best tasting additions to many great salads, pastas and featured entrees.


After a short journey our Red Peppers always have a delicious ending. Come and join us at Jawny Bakers Restaurant for a nutritional and mouth watering experience.


Russelll Pratt with Carlo Mondello

Featured Beverage: Trius Cabernet Franc

Trius Cabernet Franc is quickly becoming one of the more popular wine varietals to come from the Niagara region.  

With a bouquet of currant, raisin, sweet spice, oak and black licorice.  It has a medium body with a moderate acidity and tannins that are soft on the palette which all contributes to a great wine taste whose fruit flavour lingers through the finish.  

Why not give it a try today at Jawny Bakers Restaurant with our sensational Filet Mignon, any grilled steaks or a robust pasta like the Black & Blue.

Featured Beverage: Bailey's Irish Coffee

Bailey’s Irish Coffee is probably the most famous and popular Irish Coffee variant.  This beverage is fantastic with a rich and sweet dessert, or makes a great dessert on it’s own!  

Personally, this combination reminds me of cottaging and camping, warming up with this cocktail in my mug in the morning or the evening by the fire.  

A fancy specialty coffee may not be to everyone’s taste, but this combination with a Pecan Caramel Cheesecake has a tendency to win over even the most casual of coffee and dessert fans.