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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

Clean & Working Perfectly Description: Selling a reliable Wood's...

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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...

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...

Christmas Holiday Wines

by Mark Cochrane It’s time to dust off that ugly Christmas sweater and get ready to enjoy the Christmas holidays. Whether you’re heading to a...

Shrimp and Broccolini Stir-Fry With Sesame Rice

If you are looking for a quick supper during the holiday season, try this shrimp stir-fry from Real Simple. Once your ingredients are assembled...

Gay Cook’s Cheese Soufflé

by Gay Cook          I was once terrified to tackle a soufflé thinking it was too difficult. When I decided to tackle it, I was...

Baked Pasta with Sausage and Harissa-Spiked Sauce

If you are in the mood for some comfort food over the holiday season, try this baked pasta from Bon Appetit. It includes harissa,...

Gay Cook’s Red Lentil Soup with Red Bell Pepper

  by Gay CookThis is a delicious and simply made red lentil soup with chopped fresh red bell pepper. The soup that cooks rather quickly...

Indian-Spiced Chicken Legs

Here’s a tasty recipe from Canadian Living’s Best Weekend Pleasures that uses inexpensive chicken legs. Marinate the chicken for up to 12 hours and...

Get Cultured: Sauerkraut 101

  Amy Longard, Registered Holistic Nutritionist, will be leading a workshop at Dandelion Foods on November 16 on Making Sauerkraut. She will provide an overview...

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