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Answers to Diana’s Quiz, September 5 2026

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New season of Learning Again in Almonte

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Taking Charge of Your Health – 3 Part Webinar Series

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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...

Steak au Poivre for Two

by Susan Hanna If you are planning a special dinner for two, try this steak au poivre from NYT Cooking. Crush peppercorns and dredge the...

Creamy, Spicy Tomato Beans with Greens

by Susan Hanna This recipe from NYT Cooking tops a delicious bean-tomato dish with arugula dressed in a lemony vinaigrette and tossed with bread crumbs....

Paprika Chicken and Potatoes

by Susan Hanna If you need to get dinner on the table in a hurry, try this sheet-pan meal from NYT Cooking. Combine mayonnaise and...

Spice Braised Lamb Shanks

by Susan Hanna These braised lamb shanks from Lucy Waverman are delicious and can be made ahead. Rub shanks with spices, brown and set aside....

French Onion Soup

by Susan Hanna On a cold and snowy night, there’s nothing like a steaming bowl of French onion soup to warm you up. This recipe...

Ribollita

by Susan Hanna This hearty soup from Food and Wine is perfect for a winter supper. Soften vegetables, add seasoning, tomatoes and wine and simmer...

Diana’s Quiz – February 22, 2025

by Diana Filer 1.  What was the first food marketed especially for babies? 2.  What is a yeshiva? 3.  Which breed of dog has won most Best...

Green Bean and Olive Salad  

by Susan Hanna This salad from Canadian Living is a great side dish for fish or grilled meat. Blanch the beans and make the dressing....

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...

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...

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)...

Pesto Beans

by Susan Hanna If you are looking for a meatless meal, try this NYT Cooking recipe for pesto beans. Brown pine nuts in oil, season...

Almonte distictiveness – why shop local

Have you read the recent CBC news investigation into Canadian grocery stores overcharging customers? There were numerous violations at Loblaws (some 80 stores), but...

Parmesan-Crusted Chicken

by Susan Hanna This recipe from NYT Cooking yields moist and tasty chicken breasts. Slice each breast in half horizontally and pound until ¼ inch...

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