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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...

Free bed

Free bed for pickup in Almonte. Please...

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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...

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...

Gay Cook’s Carrot Terrine with Herbs – Dill, Chervil or Mint

Serves 4 - 5 The autumn is a great time for carrots as they are still tender and sweet tasting. The carrot terrine is perfect...

Peach and/or pear galette

Makes 5 - 6 servings Photo courtesy of google images  Autumn brings great tree fruit from pears, apples, peaches to plums. They all make delicious galettes...

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