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Naismith Men’s Shed Owl Boxes

Limited-time offer from your local Naismith Men's...

Answers to Diana’s Quiz – February 15, 2025

by Diana Filer 1.  Finland has again been...

Food and Drink

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Penne Arrabiata

by Susan Hanna This recipe from Ina Garten is a delicious take on an Italian favourite. Lightly cook garlic cloves and then roughly chop them with canned tomatoes in a...

One-Pot Italian Sausages with White Beans and Kale

by Susan Hanna This one-pot recipe from America’s Test Kitchen is perfect for supper on a cold winter night. Puree beans, tomatoes, juice and broth until smooth. Brown sausages and...

Flattened Chicken Thighs with Roasted Lemon Slices

by Susan Hanna This recipe from NYT Cooking yields tasty and juicy chicken thighs. At least two hours before cooking (but preferably the day before) combine lemon peel, thyme or...

Canadian food service industry makes a strong showing

Winter 2012 was a strong quarter for the Canadian food service industry, according to The NPD Group , a leading market research company....

Gay Cook’s sorrel soup

 Makes 4 - 6 servings Sorrel is a delightful sour-tasting herb that makes delicious olive green soup and adds a tasty bite to salads....

Gay Cook’s fresh strawberry sorbet drizzled with chocolate sauce and served with Paris wafers

  4 - 5 servings I am completely biased towards our delicious local June strawberries with their amazing luscious, juicy, sweet taste. The are...

Gay Cook’s cheese soufflé roulade with spinach filling

Makes 5 servings This is a melt-in - the mouth souflé that is baked in a flat pan, filled and rolled, then served inslices. It...

Gay Cook’s tips for making soufflés

Although soufflés may seem intimidating, they are easy if you follow the simple tips outlined here A soufflé cooked in a hot oven will rise...

Gay Cook’s sweet and spicy nuts

Makes about 3 cups 3 cups (750 mL) whole almonds, pecans and or walnuts 1 large egg white 1 tsp (5 ml) water 3 tbsp (40 ml) granulated...

Gay Cook’s pear and Roquefort salad

Makes 4-5 servings Pear and Roquefort are a great combination - the sweetness of the pear contrasts wonderfully with the piquant cheese. 3-12 red or green...

Gay Cook’s fresh minted ice tea

6 – 8 servings Freshly made ice tea made with tea leaves is so refreshing on a hot day and it can’t be compared to...

The Almonte Farmers’ Market opens for the season

The Almonte Farmers' Market launched its 2012 season in the library parking lot yesterday, May 19. It is too early for many vegetables but...

The Almonte Farmers’ Market opens for the season

The Almonte Farmers' Market launched its 2012 season in the library parking lot yesterday, May 19. It is too early for many vegetables but...

Great Canadian Cheese Festival

The Great Canadian Cheese Festival takes place in Prince Edward County, June 1 – 3 at the Crystal Palace in Picton. Purchase tickets to...

Gay Cook’s Omelette with Fresh Herbs

Herbs have been part of our culinary history for decades. We all have used dried herbs for convenience in our cooking but when we...

Gay Cook’s marinated pork tenderloin with rhubarb coulis

Makes 4 – 5 servings Rhubarb is flourishing these spring days in my garden. It’s the first food plant ready for harvest. So, I thought...

Gay Cook’s Molten Fudge Chocolate Cakes

This delightful and delicious recipe comes from Chef Michael Smith the popular chef on the food network and on his home turf of Prince...

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