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Naismith Men’s Shed Owl Boxes

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Answers to Diana’s Quiz – February 15, 2025

by Diana Filer 1.  Finland has again been...

Malcolm Graham — obituary

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Penne Arrabiata

by Susan Hanna This recipe from Ina Garten is a delicious take on an Italian favourite. Lightly cook garlic cloves and then roughly chop them with canned tomatoes in a...

One-Pot Italian Sausages with White Beans and Kale

by Susan Hanna This one-pot recipe from America’s Test Kitchen is perfect for supper on a cold winter night. Puree beans, tomatoes, juice and broth until smooth. Brown sausages and...

Flattened Chicken Thighs with Roasted Lemon Slices

by Susan Hanna This recipe from NYT Cooking yields tasty and juicy chicken thighs. At least two hours before cooking (but preferably the day before) combine lemon peel, thyme or...

Pesto Beans

by Susan Hanna If you are looking for a meatless meal, try this NYT Cooking recipe for pesto beans. Brown pine nuts in oil, season...

Almonte distictiveness – why shop local

Have you read the recent CBC news investigation into Canadian grocery stores overcharging customers? There were numerous violations at Loblaws (some 80 stores), but...

Parmesan-Crusted Chicken

by Susan Hanna This recipe from NYT Cooking yields moist and tasty chicken breasts. Slice each breast in half horizontally and pound until ¼ inch...

Baked Fish with Olives and Ginger

by Susan Hanna This recipe from NYT Cooking coats mild fish fillets with oil, lemon slices and ginger before baking them with olives and capers. Toss...

Lemony Feta-Chicken Meatball Soup with Spinach

by Susan Hanna We love soup for supper and this delicious recipe from NYT Cooking combines chicken and feta meatballs with a warming broth flavoured...

Tomato and Eggplant One-Pot Baked Pasta

by Susan Hanna This recipe from Yotam Ottolenghi’s Comfort is exactly what the cookbook title says—comfort food at its best. Roast eggplant pieces for a...

Smoky Red Wine–Braised Turkey Legs

by Susan Hanna If you don’t want to prepare a whole turkey this holiday season—or if everyone at the table wants dark meat—try this recipe...

Spaghetti with Fresh Sausage

by Susan Hanna This recipe from Food and Wine combines fresh sausage meat with a savoury tomato sauce. Marinate the sausage meat in wine, garlic...

Greek Zucchini Fritters with Garlic Yogurt

by Susan Hanna This tasty recipe from Food and Wine would be perfect for your next meatless Monday. Blend yogurt, lemon zest and juice, garlic,...

Gingery Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

by Susan Hanna These pork meatballs from NYT Cooking make a tasty weeknight supper. Mix ginger, garlic, spices, cilantro, panko and pork together and form...

Mattar Paneer  (Peas and Paneer in Spiced Tomato Gravy)

by Susan Hanna This meatless dish from NYT Cooking combines seared paneer—a cheese used in South Asian cuisine—with onion, spices, tomatoes and peas. Brown the...

Puttanesca-Style Sheet-Pan Salmon

by Susan Hanna I love Yotam Ottolenghi’s cookbooks and his new one, Ottolenghi Comfort, is a great addition to the collection. The first recipe I...

No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecakes

by Susan Hanna If you are looking for an easy and delicious fall dessert, try these no-bake pumpkin cheesecakes from Canadian Living. Beat together cream...

Halloumi Couscous Salad with Lemon

by Susan Hanna This salad from Evergreen Kitchen is light and delicious. Warm spices and garlic in oil and add chickpeas. Cook for a few...

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