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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...

A garden party for the guide dogs for the blind and a new brewing adventure

by Gay Cook A Garden Party & Tea takes place on the property of Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind, 4120 Rideau Valley Drive North,...

Almonte inventor creates new technology to combat obesity – the ever-loving donut with 60% less fat

by Joan Levesque You may have seen the sign at the corner of Industrial Rd and Ottawa St. for the past two Friday mornings  “Donuts”...

Pea, Asparagus, and Fava Bean Salad

by Susan Hanna  Serves 6. This salad from the April 2013 issue of Bon Appetit is a delicious and beautiful spring dish that would pair well...

Gay Cook’s Quinoa Salad

 makes 4 - 5 servings Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) is a delicious whole grain and a great source of iron and fiber for everyone. One cup...

Winners of the Great Canadian Wine Match triumph in Battle of the Bottles

by Gay Cook Here are the winners of The Great Canadian Wine Match Triumph in Battle of the Bottles with east-west coast rivalries in the...

Hot and Sour Soup

 by Susan Hanna  Serves 4. Every once in a while we get a hankering for hot and sour soup. This version from the LCBO’s Food &...

Gay Cook’s Fresh Rhubarb and Berry Streusel Tart

Makes 6 servings This is rhubarb season and harvested in many gardens or found fresh at farmers markets or grocery stores. But local berries are...

Asparagus and Red Pepper Frittata

Serves 4 This frittata from Canadian Living is a great dish for either brunch or a light supper (and it is a great way to...

Almonte Farmers Market opens Saturday, May 18

The Almonte Farmers Market opens in the library parking lot at the top end of Mill Street tomorrow May 18 at 8:30 a.m.    

Gay Cook’s sorrel soup – chilled or hot

  Makes 4 – 5 servings I published a version of sorrel soup in the Millstone on June 28 2012, but am turning to this delicious...

Steak salad with horseradish dressing

by Susan Hanna Serves 4 This steak salad from the March 2013 issue of Bon Appetit calls for two of my favourite things about spring: the...

Rhubarb Crisp flavoured with orange zest & candied ginger

Makes 4 - 5 servings I visited our garden and found the rhubarb had popped up this past weekend with the warm weather. Even though...

Great Canadian Cheese Festival

by Gay Cook  In its third year, the expanded Great Canadian Cheese Festival In its third year, the expanded Great Canadian Cheese Festival  returns on June 1 & 2,...

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...

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