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MICHAEL PITTMAN and BARBARA GAMBLE at Sivarulrasa Gallery

Shows run: August 1 – September 4,...

For sale: Saddle, Star Trek VHS tapes. fridge

Please call 613-797-9705 if interested in any...

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One-Pan Mediterranean Shrimp

by Susan Hanna This simple one-pan recipe from America’s Test Kitchen is quick and tasty. Slice and roast potatoes. Toss shrimp with seasoning. Flip potatoes and scatter shrimp and feta...

Roasted Pepper, White Bean and Mozzarella Salad

This delicious and nutritious salad from NYT Cooking takes only a few minutes to make. Whisk together the dressing ingredients in a large bowl. Add the peppers and beans...

Honey Baked Chicken Drumsticks

by Susan Hanna This sheet-pan recipe from NYT Cooking combines chicken drumsticks and root vegetables with a delicious honey sauce. Marinate the chicken for 1 to 24 hours in advance...

Gay Cook’s Mini Butter Tarts

Makes  3 dozen mini tarts These delicious butter tarts have been part of our family through out Christmas and the cold winter months for many...

National Restaurant Association survey

by Gay Cook Every year the National Restaurant Association surveys nearly 1,800 chefs from the American Culinary Federation for its annual

Carrot Muffins

by Gay Cook If you are looking for the last minute Christmas present, head to Mill Street Books, 52 Mill Street, Almonte and find...

Roast turkey with fruit stuffing and gravy

by Gay Cook Christmas would not be complete without the wafting aromas of the turkey roasting in the oven. When purchasing a turkey, buy a...

Crepe Expectations:Almonte restaurant’s fare is flat-out delicious

Once again, Almonte quality is on display in the Ottawa Citizen. Check out today's favourable restaurant review of the Creperie in the Heritage Mall...

Story of Sunroots

by Gay Cook   A sunroot is delicious to eat whether a puree, fried chips or prepared raw in a salad! It’s the tubular root of...

Gay Cook’s spaghetti squash topped with tomato sauce and grated cheese

Gay Cook's spaghetti squash topped with tomato sauce and grated cheese This yellow football-shaped winter squash produces delicately flavoured spaghetti strands. The flavour is best...

Pam Collacott cookbook – Buns in the Oven

by Gay Cook Local cookbook author Pam Collacott and cooking instructor on CTV News at Noon is thrilled to bring about another cookbook called Buns...

Gay Cook’s Shepherd’s Pie

Makes 4 – 5 servings Cold weather is on our doorstep and this is a perfect dish for these days. A shepherd’s pie is a...

Brantim Country Gardens’ Christmas sale

Brantim Country Gardens’, 3004 Hamilton Side Rd., Christmas Sale takes place this Sunday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. There will be great ideas...

McGarrigle’s Fine Food holds Christmas fundraiser

It’s that time of year again! Janet Campbell and her staff at Mrs. McGarrigle’s Fine Food, 311 St Lawrence St., in Merrickville are preparing...

Cook’s TIp

After pie pastry is rolled out, always rest it in the refrigerator for 20 -30 minutes to let the gluten in the dough relax...

Gay Cook’s Beet, Celeriac (Celery Root) and Carrot Salad

Makes 5 – 6 servings The autumn and winter bring us great tasting root vegetables. They can be roasted, barbecued, boiled and for salads, they...

La Bottega cooking classes

Attention foodies! La Bottega, 64 George St., Ottawa offers cooking classes on the last two Thursdays of each month (except December). Next classes are...

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