Monday, August 17, 2026
Generic selectors
Exact matches only
Search in title
Search in content
Post Type Selectors

Rhythm & Song! Community Choir – Fall Sessions 2026

Tuesday Afternoons (12 weeks) Sept. 29 – Dec....

Important meeting about municipal septage

It is important that everyone who is...

Answers to Diana’s Quiz – August 14, 2026

by Diana Filer 1.  The most popular breeds...

Food and Drink

Latest

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 Shrimp with Charmoula Sauce

by Susan Hanna This recipe from America’s Test Kitchen combines grilled shrimp with tangy charmoula, a condiment that originated in North Africa. For the sauce, combine pepper, onion and spices...

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...

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...

Grilled Shrimp with Spicy Slaw

by Susan Hanna This tasty recipe from NYT Cooking tosses shredded cabbage with a citrus dressing and tops the slaw with succulent grilled shrimp. Marinate...

Crispy Chicken Thighs with Lemony White Beans

by Susan Hanna This dish from Food and Wine is a great casual supper. Brown chicken thighs and set aside. Make the pan sauce and...

FOLLOW US