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

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Pop-up market, August 8

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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...

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...

Trout Nicoise Salad

by Susan Hanna Nicoise salad usually features tuna, but this recipe from Canadian Living uses rainbow trout, which is a nice change. Hard boil eggs,...

Gay Cook’s Caprese Salad

by Gay Cook This is the moment for a brilliant red, juicy and local tomato salad made famous in Italy. This popular salad becomes...

Food and Drink Show showcases excellence

by Edith Cody-Rice  The Almonte Food and Drink Show returned for its third season at the Almonte & District Community Centre on Saturday September 16. Founded...

Chicken Piccata

by Susan Hanna This tasty dish from Chef Daphna Rabinovitch takes only minutes to make. Pound chicken breasts until they are thin, dredge in flour...

Gay Cook’s Banana Pancakes

by Gay Cook  Banana pancakes make a delicious treat any time of the day. If you have too many bananas or they are ripening fast with...

Bronzed Halloumi and Tomato Salad

by Susan Hanna This wonderful salad from Tara O’Brady of Seven Spoons, which appeared in the Globe and Mail, takes full advantage of tomato and...

Gay Cook

Gay Cook's computer screen froze last night just as she was sending in today's  recipe. It is at  computer hospital right now, in recovery...

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