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Answers to Diana’s Quiz, September 26 2026

ANSWERS The Land God Gave to Cain...

Veterans coffee & buddy check-in, October 1

Event: Veterans Coffee & Buddy Check-in Date: Thursday,...

Weber Q3200 BBQ for sale

I have a BBQ that I finally...

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Grilled Spice-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Charred Fingerling Potato Salad

by Susan Hanna This recipe from America’s Test Kitchen combines succulent spice-rubbed pork tenderloin with a delicious potato salad. Microwave the potatoes until they are softened and then thread onto...

Halloumi Tomato Salad with Herbs

by Susan Hanna This beautiful and delicious salad from Evergreen Kitchen is a great way to use the season’s tomatoes. Zest and juice a lemon and set the juice aside....

Garden Ratatouille Pasta Salad

by Susan Hanna This delicious pasta salad from Elle Gourmet is a great way to use late-summer produce. Cook the pasta and let cool. Cook eggplant and zucchini and set...

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...

Kale Salad with Sweet Potatoes and Walnuts

by Susan Hanna This yummy salad from Chatelaine is a great side dish for grilled meats. Roast the sweet potatoes, toss with kale, goat cheese...

Reader reviews ‘The Cheeky Chippy’

by Jennie Legg Our new favourite place for fish and chips is right here on our doorstep in Almonte.  We are so lucky that Tim...

Michael Smith’s no knead bread

by Gay Cook This is a delicious bread recipe from Michael Smith, a well known chef from Canada’s east coast. I hope you will find...

Roasted Honey-Chili Shrimp with Figs & Pearl Onions

by Susan Hanna This delicious recipe from the LCBO’s Food and Drink is sweet and spicy. Marinate raw shrimp in sriracha while you roast figs...

Gay Cook’s Greek or Italian Salad

by Gay Cook Spring it a wonderful time to enjoy fresh local ingredients in salads with so many new green lettuces, bright red radishes, spring...

Wine for BBQ season

by Mark Cochrane The lawn has been cut, raking done and you’ve plucked as many dandelions as provincial election signs on March Road. Your lower back...

Salmon, Radish and Bibb Salad with Herb-Buttermilk Dressing

by Susan Hanna This recipe from Real Simple is low-calorie (205 per serving) and ready in less than 30 minutes. Whip up a buttermilk-based dressing flavoured...

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