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EARTHFEST, April 20 in Carleton Place

Second Annual EARTHFEST, April 20 in Carleton...

An Almonte baby boom

Springtime is often busy in the Almonte...

Brenda Edgerton — obituary

Edgerton, Brenda Pauline Brenda passed peacefully after fighting a...

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Tomato Trout

by Susan Hanna This quick and easy recipe from In Mary’s Kitchen is great for a weeknight supper or casual dinner party. Combine minced sun-dried tomatoes and tarragon with softened...

Mussels in Spicy Green Broth

by Susan Hanna This recipe from NYT Cooking cooks mussels with shallots, garlic, wine and a spicy cilantro compound butter. Make the butter, form it into a log and chill...

Spicy Caramelized Shrimp with Lemongrass

by Susan Hanna This delicious recipe from NYT Cooking is quick and easy. Combine brown sugar and fish sauce to make a caramel sauce. Cook shallots, lemongrass, garlic, ginger and...

Gay Cook’s Fish & Seafood Chowder

4 – 5 servings Winter is a great time to eat fish because of their high protein content that gives us needed energy to help...

Spring maple harvest season is here at Fulton’s Sugar Bush and Pancake House

Spring Maple Harvest Season opened last Saturday at Fulton’s Sugar Bush and Pancake House and includes the Maple Shoppe, restaurant, 4 marked trails, outdoor...

Slow-Roasted Salmon with Fennel, Citrus, and Chiles

Serves 6. This recipe from the January 2014 issue of Bon Appetit tastes as good as it looks. Salmon is tossed with fennel, orange and...

Local chocolate maker Hummingbird to open its doors to the public on Saturdays through February, 2014

by Edith Cody-Rice The Ottawa Citizen devoted the front page of its Food section today to Almonte's  Hummingbird Chocolate Maker. The chocolate has been receiving...

Gay Cook’s Pork Tenderloin Medallions topped with Dill Pesto over Stir Fried Napa Cabbage

Pork and dill are great flavours to enjoy during our chilly wine. Makes 4 to 6 servings 1 1/2 lb (750g) pork tenderloin,     Zest of 1 lemon   ...

Winter wines

by Don Cook  I have selected 3 wines that are best to survive the long, dark season called winter! This winter in particular seems to...

Quinoa Pilaf with Herbs and Lemon

Serves 4-6. Quinoa is gluten-free grain that is very nutritious. However, it can be soggy and bland. This recipe from the January/February 2014 issue of...

Gay Cook’s French Onion Soup

Serves 4 - 5 This traditional French onion soup is a favourite any time of the year but especially the comfort it brings on a...

Pasta alla Norcina

Norcia, which is in the mountains of southeastern Umbria, is famous for its delicious sausages. Pasta alla Norcina features savoury pork sausage and mushrooms...

Gay Cook’s Tuna Fish Cakes with Herb Yogurt Sauce

Makes 3 or 4 servings These delicious cakes are quite easy to make in the middle of winter or anytime of the year. Serve them...

Crispy Herb Potato Galette

Serves 8. This is the potato side dish I serve most often when entertaining. Thinly sliced potatoes are tossed with butter, olive oil, herbs and...

Gay Cook’s Turkey and Apple Cheese Tart

Makes 6 to 8 servings This is a delicious dish to make over the holidays with the left over Christmas turkey and cranberry sauce created...

Crispy-Skinned Steamed Duck

Serves 6. I love having roast duck over the holidays, but it’s not the easiest thing to make. Typically, the duck is roasted in the...

Gay Cook’s Ice Cream Christmas Dessert

This delightful ice cream dessert was part of our Christmas dinner while growing up. It was made for family members who didn't enjoy the...

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