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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...

For Sale:  Woods 17 cu. ft. upright freezer

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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...

Peruvian Quinoa Salad

by Gay Cook Makes 5 Servings My daughter Kelly is visiting Peru so I decided to make this popular Peruvian quinoa salad for her. I enjoy...

Great New Zealand Wine Tiki Tour

by Mark Cochrane The Great New Zealand Wine Tiki Tour was in Ottawa this week. The event was hosted at the Canadian Museum of Nature...

Black Bean Gluten Free Brownies

by Gay Cook These delicious, gluten free brownies were created by Gail Hall in Edmonton and friend of many years, who is a Red Seal Chef (RSE) and Food Writer,...

Beef Stir-Fry with Bell Peppers and Black Pepper Sauce

This beef stir-fry from Cook’s Illustrated includes some great tips to make sure the beef is tender. Soak the meat briefly in a mild...

Chicken and Kale Stew with Chili Yogurt

by Susan Hanna Chicken and Kale Stew with Chili Yogurt This healthy and tasty stew from Canadian Living only takes about 45 minutes to make, so...

Craft Beer coming to Almonte

by Mark Cochrane There’s some exciting news on the craft brewery front. You will soon be able to pick up some locally brewed craft beer...

Gay Cook’s Irish Soda Bread

Makes 8-inch (20 cm) round loaf This loaf has been the traditional bread of Ireland made with buttermilk (it’s very low in fat) especially on...

Spiced Roast Chicken with Orange-Cilantro Chimichurri  

  by Susan Hanna This recipe from Canadian Living is quick enough for a weeknight but would also be great for a casual Sunday dinner with...

Gay Cook’s Chili Con Carne (with meat)

Makes 4 to 5 servings  This popular Mexican/Texan dish is usually served with gucamole (seasoned avacado pulp with jalapeño) along with sour cream and if...

Vietnamese Pork Noodle Soup

This soothing soup from Nigella Lawson’s Kitchen is true comfort food. While you quickly marinate pork strips, cook the noodles and drain them. Saute...

Gay Cook’s Appetizers

Appetizers say “welcome” whether to one friend or a roomful of guests. Chicken Liver Pâté with Brandy This rich-tasting pâté is great for a buffet or...

Mushroom and Sweet Pepper Lasagna

This is a vegetarian lasagna, but you won’t miss the meat, thanks to the mushrooms, peppers and cheese. You can even make it ahead,...

The wine taste experience

by Mark Cochrane What is it about the colour, smell and taste of wine that we find so intriguing? Why is it that we like...

Gay Cook’s Chicken Soup

by Gay Cook The key to this delicious flavourful chicken soup is it’s made with a free-range whole chicken. Chicken soup is a great healer...

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