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For rent: Spacious 3-BR heritage charm in downtown Almonte

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Honey Sesame Halloumi Spinach Salad

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Honey Sesame Halloumi Spinach Salad

by Susan Hanna If you are looking for a tasty, light meal on a warm summer day, try this salad from NYT Cooking. Make the dressing and toss it with...

One-Pan Mediterranean Shrimp

by Susan Hanna This simple one-pan recipe from America’s Test Kitchen is quick and tasty. Slice and roast potatoes. Toss shrimp with seasoning. Flip potatoes and scatter shrimp and feta...

Roasted Pepper, White Bean and Mozzarella Salad

This delicious and nutritious salad from NYT Cooking takes only a few minutes to make. Whisk together the dressing ingredients in a large bowl. Add the peppers and beans...

Sheet Pan Mediterranean Salmon

by Susan Hanna I love sheet pan dinners. A little protein, some veggies a nice sauce and dinner is ready. If you line the baking...

Equator pays farmers double the global price for coffee beans

Why paying organic coffee farmers double pays off for Equator Coffee Roasters Amber and Craig Hall never started out wanting to make a great profit on...

Skillet Chicken with White Beans and Caramelized Lemon

by Susan Hanna Serves 4 This recipe from the New York Times combines tasty chicken thighs with caramelized lemon and shallots, white beans and kale. Brown...

This is one great garlic crusher

Sandra Lise, Pêches & Poivre, 89 Mill Street The Garlic Rocker.  That is what this revolutionary new garlic tool made by Joseph Joseph is called.  I like...

Farro with Salmon, Cucumber, Radicchio and Dill

by Susan Hanna Serves 4. In this recipe from the New York Times, farro (a type of wheat grain) is cooked on top of the stove...

Chicken Chow Mein

by Susan Hanna Who needs take-out? This recipe from Martha Stewart is fun to make and delicious. Cook chow mein noodles until tender (or use...

Crispy Rice with Shrimp, Bacon and Corn

This delicious recipe from the New York Times takes advantage of in-season corn and tomatoes. Sear the shrimp and cook the bacon until it’s...

Cottage time: Perth Brewery

by Mark Cochrane If you’re one of the fortunate ones who owns a cottage, is able to rent a cottage, or are really lucky and have...

Stovetop Clambake

by Susan Hanna Our dear friends Lisa and Gary invited us to their beautiful cottage for the long weekend and, aside from the great company...

Pasta Salad without Mayo

by Susan Hanna This pasta salad recipe from Kitchn is light, tasty and feeds a crowd. Make a vinaigrette from garlic, lemon juice, oregano, wine...

Gay Cook’s Chocolate Chip Brownies    

 by Gay Cook  9 x 9-in (23 x 23 cm) spring-form pan 1/2 cup (125 butter, room-temperature 1 cup (250 ml) sugar (half brown,...

Beef Suya

by Susan Hanna Suya is a spicy meat skewer from West Africa and this recipe from Food and Wine is a delicious way to marinate...

Gay Cook’s Watermelon Salad with Feta Cheese

by Gay Cook 1/2 watermelon or more to taste chilled. 1 or 2 limes, 1/2 cup (125 ml) olive oil Freshly grated black pepper,...

Mediterranean Chicken Burgers

by Susan Hanna This recipe from Canadian Living combines ground meat with cucumber, yogurt, harissa paste, honey, lemon juice, garlic, mint, coriander and cumin, yielding...

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