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Rhythm & Song! Community Choir – Fall Sessions 2026

Tuesday Afternoons (12 weeks) Sept. 29 – Dec....

Important meeting about municipal septage

It is important that everyone who is...

Answers to Diana’s Quiz – August 14, 2026

by Diana Filer 1.  The most popular breeds...

Food and Drink

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Classic Pasta Salad

by Susan Hanna Pasta salads are a summer staple for us and this recipe from Chatelaine introduced me to a great tip: if you can, cook the pasta the night...

Grilled Shrimp with Charmoula Sauce

by Susan Hanna This recipe from America’s Test Kitchen combines grilled shrimp with tangy charmoula, a condiment that originated in North Africa. For the sauce, combine pepper, onion and spices...

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...

Lemon Garlic Roast Chicken with Squash

by Susan Hanna This recipe from NYT Cooking flavours chicken thighs with smoky spices, lemon and garlic. Season thighs with spices and pour lemon juice...

Cabbage and Potato Soup with Bacon

by Susan Hanna This soup from America’s Test Kitchen is a great weeknight supper on a cold night. Cook the bacon and remove from pot....

Slow-Baked Beans with Kale

by Susan Hanna This hearty vegetarian dish from NYT Cooking is nutritious and economical. Wash, blanch and chop kale. Cook onion, carrots and celery, then...

Chicken Enchiladas

by Susan Hanna Everyone loves enchiladas and this recipe from NYT Cooking is tasty and satisfying. You can used canned enchilada sauce or make your...

Korean-Style Ground Pork Stir-Fry

by Susan Hanna This tasty recipe from Canadian Living combines noodles with ground pork flavoured with Korean hot sauce. Cook the noodles and set aside....

Dijon Chicken with Tomatoes and Scallions

by Susan Hanna This recipe from NYT Cooking is a one-pan meal that combines chicken and scallions with tomatoes in a savoury Dijon-wine sauce. Top...

Cast Iron Baked Ziti with Charred Tomatoes

by Susan Hanna This pasta recipe from America’s Test Kitchen is very tasty and uses only one pan. Cook tomatoes in a hot cast-iron skillet...

Crisp Pork Cutlets

by Susan Hanna This recipe from America’s Test Kitchen makes a great weeknight supper. Cut pork tenderloin into four pieces and pound until ¼ inch...

Cheesy Chile Crisp White Beans

by Susan Hanna This recipe from NYT Cooking is a keeper. The featured ingredient is chile crisp, a Sichuan-style Chinese condiment made with oil, onion...

Berbere Brown Sugar Chicken

by Susan Hanna This delicious recipe from NYT Cooking flavours chicken with berbere spice, which originated in Ethiopia. Brown the chicken and set aside. Add...

Ginger-Garlic Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry

by Susan Hanna This stir-fry recipe from Bon Appetit combines tender pieces of chicken with bok choy, mushrooms and snow peas in a ginger-garlic flavoured...

Bean Salad

by Susan Hanna You can use any mix of canned and fresh or frozen beans in this recipe adapted from Greta Podleski’s Every Salad Ever....

Grilled Steak with Tomato Tartare

by Susan Hanna This recipe from NYT Cooking is a good way to use up end-of-season tomatoes. Marinate the steak in Worcestershire sauce, oil, salt...

Palestinian olive oil—save the shipping cost to Almonte

Jacob Berkowitz I want to share an opportunity to buy some amazing olive oil—and in the process directly support Palestinian farmers and families. The back story:...

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