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New season of Learning Again in Almonte

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Taking Charge of Your Health – 3 Part Webinar Series

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Grilled Chicken with Blueberry Sauce

Blueberries are usually for dessert, but this savoury blueberry sauce from Canadian Living is a wonderful complement to grilled chicken. Cook onion in oil for 5 minutes and then...

Potato, Artichoke and Green Bean Salad

This delicious potato salad from Real Simple tosses red potatoes, green beans, onion, artichoke hearts, tomatoes and parsley in a zingy lemon-mustard-caper dressing. Boil the potatoes until tender and...

Classic Pasta Salad

by Susan Hanna Pasta salads are a summer staple for us and this recipe from Chatelaine introduced me to a great tip: if you can, cook the pasta the night...

Grilled Steak with Tomato Tartare

by Susan Hanna This recipe from NYT Cooking is a good way to use up end-of-season tomatoes. Marinate the steak in Worcestershire sauce, oil, salt...

Palestinian olive oil—save the shipping cost to Almonte

Jacob Berkowitz I want to share an opportunity to buy some amazing olive oil—and in the process directly support Palestinian farmers and families. The back story:...

Fresh Tomato, Basil and Prosciutto Pasta

by Susan Hanna This recipe from NYT Cooking is a quick and easy way to use up end-of-summer tomatoes and basil. Sauté garlic and tomatoes...

Grilled Vegetable Pasta Salad

by Susan Hanna This summer I’ve been making many of the recipes in Canadian cook and author Greta Podleski’s new cookbook Every Salad Ever. It’s...

Cooking Club welcomes new members

Are you a foodie? Would you like to get together and share food inspiration with like-minded people in Almonte? We are a small group of...

Chicken Shawarma Skewers

by Susan Hanna This recipe, adapted from Real Simple, is perfect for a barbecue. Drizzle pepper and onion with oil and salt. Sprinkle chicken with...

Pearl Couscous Salad with Grilled Shrimp

by Susan Hanna This delicious pasta salad from Food and Wine is a great way to use summer herbs, cherry tomatoes and zucchini. Combine herbs,...

Grilled Halloumi and Vegetables

by Susan Hanna This vegetarian dish from NYT Cooking is colourful and delicious. Slice the vegetables and halloumi and toss with oil, salt and pepper....

Grilled Eggplant Parmesan

by Susan Hanna This recipe from Martha Stewart is a great take on eggplant Parmesan. Grill tomatoes and shallots and then roughly chop. Grill eggplant...

Soy Butter Fish and Peas

This recipe from NYT Cooking is tasty and colourful. Melt butter in pan and add soy sauce, vinegar, ginger and pepper. Top with the...

Angel Hair Pasta

by Susan Hanna This recipe from NYT Cooking is quick, easy and so tasty. Cook cherry tomatoes in butter and oil for a few minutes....

Sheet-Pan Chicken Thighs with Spicy Corn

by Susan Hanna This recipe from NYT Cooking is an easy weeknight dinner. Marinate chicken thighs in mayonnaise, basil, garlic and pickled jalapeno brine. While...

Nigella’s Favourite Potato Salad

by Susan Hanna This potato salad from Nigella Lawson is a nice change from the mayo-based version. Steam small potatoes and make the dressing. Slice...

North Market – a culinary gem

by Edith Cody-Rice Who knew? We have a Michelin star worthy restaurant in Almonte. A little more than a week ago, I took a visiting...

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