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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...

Gay Cook’s Chile con Carne

by Gay Cook  This popular and well known delicious dish was first created in Texas in 1950. What makes this dish so popular is the...

Hoisin Chicken Rice Bowl

by Susan Hanna Grain bowls — any type of grain topped by a variety of ingredients — are a great way to bring healthy nutrition...

Gay Cook’s Cranberry Orange Muffins 

by Gay Cook Makes 12 large muffins 18 small muffins 13/4 cup (275 ml) whole wheat flour or unbleached white flour 1/2 cup (125 ml) white...

Salmon with Winter Slaw

by Susan Hanna Makes 6 to 10 servings. After all the holiday feasting, it’s time for some lighter fare. This salmon with winter slaw, adapted from...

Gay Cook’s Gingerbread Cookies

These delicious, crisp gingerbread cookies are full of nourishment especially made wirh maple syrup.  During pioneer days, these cookies were snack food for children when they walked...

Sweet and Chewy Montreal-Style Bagels

by Susan Hanna We love bagels, but it’s hard to find ones without additives and preservatives. So I was looking forward to trying this recipe...

Balsamic and Mustard-Glazed Chicken Thighs with Figs

by Susan Hanna This delicious recipe from thekitchn.com turns economical chicken thighs into a dinner party-worthy entrée. Brown the chicken thighs, top with a balsamic,...

Savvy Company comes to Almonte

by Edith Cody-Rice In a packed Ron Caron auditorium, Savvy Company held its first foodie event in Almonte -- Outstanding in their Fields Taste & Buy...

Gay Cook’s Maple Banana Oatmeal Cookies  

by Gay Cook The flavour of banana brings a warm, welcoming taste in these cookies. A ripe banana must have black spots or in areas...

Tender and Crisp Chicken Legs

by Susan Hanna These tasty chicken legs from Jamie Oliver are quick and easy to make and are a great weekend dinner on a chilly...

Gay Cook’s Poached Eggs in Fresh Tomato Sauce

by Gay Cook Some local tomato crop may still are available in a few stores. Local tomatoes are rich in colour and taste and easy to...

Spicy Sichuan Noodles — Dan Dan Mian

by Susan Hanna This delicious noodle dish from Cook’s Illustrated features ground pork, a spicy sauce, ginger, garlic and a delicious boost from ground Sichuan...

Gay Cook’s Sweet and Spicy Nuts

by Gay Cook  Makes about 3 cups 2 cups (500 ml) whole almonds, pecans and or walnuts 1 egg white 1 tsp (5 ml) water ...

Stuffed Shells with Marinara Sauce

by Susan Hanna This baked pasta recipe from Bon Appetit is perfect comfort food on a chilly fall night. You will need a few hours...

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