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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...

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...

Bocconcini Chicken Burgers

by Susan Hanna I prefer chicken or salmon burgers to beef, so I was looking forward to trying these chicken burgers from Canadian Living. I...

Gay Cook’s Chocolate Almond Cake

by Gay Cook  I enjoy making this delicious cake as it’s the perfect time of the year to have with fresh local raspberries at their...

Grilled Potato Salad

by Susan Hanna This recipe from Williams-Sonoma Essentials of Grilling uses small new potatoes. They are parboiled, grilled and then tossed with red onion, red...

Ice Cream Truck

by Gay Cook  As we head into August and the weather becomes warmer with less rain, it’s the perfect time to enjoy new delicious ice...

Butterflied Chicken with Olives

by Susan Hanna This is a delicious recipe from Bon Appetit that uses one of my favourite ways to grill chicken — butterflying the bird....

Gay Cook’s Strawberry Shortcake

by Gay Cook Makes 1 9-inch (22.5 cm) round cake Baking: 30 minutes Assembly: 15 minutes There is always a debate about whether strawberry shortcake should be made...

Toasted Quinoa, Broccolini and Date Salad

by Susan Hanna This salad from Food and Drink is a great accompaniment to grilled meats and would also be hearty enough to serve as...

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