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

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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...

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...

Penne Arrabbiata

by Susan Hanna While I enjoyed the holiday turkey and prime rib, I wanted to start off the early days of 2016 with some lighter...

Gay Cook’s Celeriac and Apple Soup

by Gay Cook  Makes 5 to 6 servings Celeriac is also called celery root. It's available in the cooler weather through fall and winter until the...

New Year Resolutions

by Mark Cochrane A new year, a new attitude and possibly some new year’s resolutions to be made. Maybe that diet will last beyond February...

Gay Cook’s Leftover Chicken or Turkey Salad with Green Grapes

by Gay Cook  This is a tasty and quick way of using up left over chicken or turkey. 3 cups (750 ml) cooked,  cubed, chicken or...

Cranberry-Raspberry Mousse

If you are looking for an easy, make-ahead, refreshing and light dessert for New Year’s, try this cranberry-raspberry mousse from Canadian Living. Simmer the...

Gay Cook’s Christmas Shortbread

by Gay Cook I receive many requests for this famous recipe which are crisp but melt in your mouth. In Scotland years ago, I learned...

Robin’s Nest Tea Room gets raves from Ottawa Citizen

From Peter Johansen at the Ottawa Citizen: With its scenic river, historic architecture and funky high street boutiques, Almonte is always worth a visit.  But...

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