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55+ Expo, June 4

There’s something for everyone at the 55+...

Popup LITT class, June 17

LIIT class stands for Low-Impact Interval Training. It’s a...

For sale: Philips soundbar

The Philips CSS2123B/F7 is a compact 27-inch, 60W...

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Green Onion Pancakes

by Susan Hanna This recipe for savoury pancakes from the Globe and Mail is based on a Chinese snack or breakfast treat. Make the dough, knead it and let it...

Gingery Pork and Snap Pea Stir Fry

by Susan Hanna This recipe from Bon Appetit makes a tasty weeknight dinner. Slice pork and marinate briefly. Make the sauce and set aside. Partially cook the pork and set...

Cumin Chicken Fried Rice

by Susan Hanna This quick and tasty recipe from NYT Cooking is a great way to use up leftover rice. Make the sauce. Cook the chicken and set aside. Cook...

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...

Green Tomato Mincemeat (Vegetarian)

Makes 4 cups My garden has finally come to the end in producing green tomatoes. So I wanted to pass on to you this tasty...

One-Bowl Chocolate Cake or Muffins

8-inch cake, 24 mini or 12 large muffins This cake or muffin recipe is fun to make for a Halloween treat. It’s moist with a...

Prince Edward County’s celebration of autumn called Countylicious – November 2-26

Prince Edward County celebrates autumn during Countylicious taking place Nov. 2 until 26. Eleven of Prince Edward County’s top restaurants will take part in...

Gay Cook’s open-face apple tart – makes 9-inch (22.5 cm) tart

Sweet Tart Pastry Makes 1, 9-inch (22.5-cm) tart 6 tablespoons (75 mL) butter ¼ cup (50 mL) granulated sugar  1 egg yolk 1 cup (250 mL) unbleached all-purpose...

Gay Cook’s Asian-Style Roast Boneless Turkey Breast with Fruit Rice Stuffing

Makes 4 servings A delicious roast turkey breast is perfect to celebrate Thanksgiving dinner with fewer than 10 family and friends. One can buy larger...

Gay Cook’s Fried Green Tomatoes

As our vegetable growing season is nearing its end and so are tomatoes as they stop turning red. The big question is how to...

Gay Cook’s Grilled Harvest Vegetables with Fresh Herbs and Goat Cheese

As autumn begins to bring cooler weather, it’s still time to enjoy the abundant harvest. This recipe can be used with different vegetable combinations...

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