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EARTHFEST, April 20 in Carleton Place

Second Annual EARTHFEST, April 20 in Carleton...

An Almonte baby boom

Springtime is often busy in the Almonte...

Brenda Edgerton — obituary

Edgerton, Brenda Pauline Brenda passed peacefully after fighting a...

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Tomato Trout

by Susan Hanna This quick and easy recipe from In Mary’s Kitchen is great for a weeknight supper or casual dinner party. Combine minced sun-dried tomatoes and tarragon with softened...

Mussels in Spicy Green Broth

by Susan Hanna This recipe from NYT Cooking cooks mussels with shallots, garlic, wine and a spicy cilantro compound butter. Make the butter, form it into a log and chill...

Spicy Caramelized Shrimp with Lemongrass

by Susan Hanna This delicious recipe from NYT Cooking is quick and easy. Combine brown sugar and fish sauce to make a caramel sauce. Cook shallots, lemongrass, garlic, ginger and...

Spiced shrimp with ginger rice and peas

Serves 4 This recipe from Everyday Food is quick, light and tasty. Simply steam rice with scallions and ginger and then add frozen peas. While...

Spring white wines

 by Don Cook For my second column, I have selected 3 refreshing, clean, dry wines that are inspired by the sights and sounds of spring...

Maple festivals

by Gay Cook Perth Festival of Maples, Sat. April 27: 9 am - 4 pm at 1 Gore St. E., Perth Fulton’s Pancake House and Sugar...

Gay Cook’s roasted chicken fingers with dips

4-5 servings These chicken fingers are popular in our family, especially with the grandchildren. Feel free to use the dips or any other favourite dip....

Taste for Life in Ottawa starts April 24, 2013.

A Taste For Life takes place April 24th throughout Ottawa.  Invite friends and or family to one of the participating restaurants while enjoying the...

Fresh Chile Puttanesca

by Susan Hanna The April 2013 issue of Food and Wine features pasta recipes, and this puttanesca—made with sun-dried tomatoes and a fresh hot chile—is spectacular. Capers,...

The eating habits of Canadians studied from coast to coast

by Gay Cook The NPD Group, a global research company, studied the nutrition and healthy eating in Canada and found it varied from region to...

Gay Cook’s tarte au sucre

The Quebec tarte au sucre (sugar pie) and the pouding chômeur (poor man pudding or unemployed pudding) are two heirloom recipes that have been...

Gong Bao Chicken

 by Susan Hanna If you enjoy hot and spicy stir fries, try this recipe for Gong Bao chicken from Food52 at www.food52.com. Gong Bao chicken, sometimes called Kung Pao chicken, is made with chicken, chiles, peanuts and a variety of other...

Gay Cook’s barbecued boneless leg of lamb

6 to 8 servings Barbecuing has now started with the warmer weather approaching. This is a delicious roast lamb for the family or entertaining. It’s...

Pan-seared salmon with warm tomato, basil and arugula salad

 by Susan Hanna Need to get a healthy supper on the table in 20 minutes? Try this pan-seared salmon and salad recipe from Food and Wine....

Gay Cook’s maple squash soup with maple herb cream and toasted squash seeds or maple croutons

Maple sugar time has arrived!! It’s an exciting event as the days warm up and sap begins to run. It’s a fun time for...

Asian-style chicken and rice

by Susan Hanna  Serves 4 We celebrated Chinese New Year with this delicious one-pot, Asian-style chicken and rice dish from Lucy Waverman. It is a combination...

Gay Cook’s cookies for grandkids

These two varieties of cookies are easy to make especially with grand children. I did this past weekend making them with Ella, my six...

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