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Answers to Diana’s Quiz, September 5 2026

ANSWERS Haiti is a country which forms...

New season of Learning Again in Almonte

A New Season of Learning Again in...

Taking Charge of Your Health – 3 Part Webinar Series

Remember when you felt like you knew...

Food and Drink

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Grilled Chicken with Blueberry Sauce

Blueberries are usually for dessert, but this savoury blueberry sauce from Canadian Living is a wonderful complement to grilled chicken. Cook onion in oil for 5 minutes and then...

Potato, Artichoke and Green Bean Salad

This delicious potato salad from Real Simple tosses red potatoes, green beans, onion, artichoke hearts, tomatoes and parsley in a zingy lemon-mustard-caper dressing. Boil the potatoes until tender and...

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...

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...

Beginner level wine tasting seminar

DeVino Wine Studio invites you to explore the world of wine in this beginner level tasting seminar. The sommelier will challenge your five senses...

Gay Cook’s One-Pan Roast Chicken and Vegetables

Serves 5 – 6 When choosing a roasting chicken, look for a plump, grain-fed and hormone-free bird. You’ll taste the difference, as these birds are...

Gay Cook’s Fresh Pineapple Up-Side-Down Cake

Makes 8-10 servings Sweet, juicy pineapples are available year-round with the peak season from March to July. Many folks believe one can tell a ripe pineapple...

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