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Autumn in July

by Allan Goddard Hello readers! I have had numerous...

Noreen Young’s early drawings on exhibit at the Sivarulrasa Gallery.

by Edith Cody-Rice Don’t let your daughter go...

The Tunic Show at the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum

by Edith Cody-Rice On Saturday August 1, the...

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Grilled Shrimp with Charmoula Sauce

by Susan Hanna This recipe from America’s Test Kitchen combines grilled shrimp with tangy charmoula, a condiment that originated in North Africa. For the sauce, combine pepper, onion and spices...

Honey Sesame Halloumi Spinach Salad

by Susan Hanna If you are looking for a tasty, light meal on a warm summer day, try this salad from NYT Cooking. Make the dressing and toss it with...

Almonte Lawn Bowling Club “rolls for the cure”

July 20 was a lovely evening and the members of the Almonte Lawn Bowling Club came together for this year's Rolling for the Cure. The generosity and community spirit on...

The Hospice celebrates the $55,000 in donations received in its first full year of operation

In the first full year of operation of the Hospice,  the community has donated over $55,000. Donors include service clubs, churches, and interest groups,...

Gardening in Almonte: Pot ‘em up!

 by David Hinks I decided in the past week that it was time to deal with the 30 or so geraniums that had been hanging upside...

Local chocolate maker Hummingbird to open its doors to the public on Saturdays through February, 2014

by Edith Cody-Rice The Ottawa Citizen devoted the front page of its Food section today to Almonte's  Hummingbird Chocolate Maker. The chocolate has been receiving...

Gay Cook’s Pork Tenderloin Medallions topped with Dill Pesto over Stir Fried Napa Cabbage

Pork and dill are great flavours to enjoy during our chilly wine. Makes 4 to 6 servings 1 1/2 lb (750g) pork tenderloin,     Zest of 1 lemon   ...

Gardening in Almonte: Gotta’ get planting

by David Hinks  I don’t know about you, but after a couple of months with absolutely no outdoors gardening I have been developing a case...

Use technology to achieve your health goals in 2014

  by Dr. Jennifer Fergusson, Chiropractor   We are almost one full month into our new years resolutions. If yours was to “be more active” or “get...

Winter wines

by Don Cook  I have selected 3 wines that are best to survive the long, dark season called winter! This winter in particular seems to...

Quinoa Pilaf with Herbs and Lemon

Serves 4-6. Quinoa is gluten-free grain that is very nutritious. However, it can be soggy and bland. This recipe from the January/February 2014 issue of...

Gay Cook’s French Onion Soup

Serves 4 - 5 This traditional French onion soup is a favourite any time of the year but especially the comfort it brings on a...

New clinic will help prepare patients for successful surgery

By Fran Cameron   Almonte General Hospital is launching a new clinic to ensure optimal surgical outcomes by providing assessment and education of surgical patients...

Pasta alla Norcina

Norcia, which is in the mountains of southeastern Umbria, is famous for its delicious sausages. Pasta alla Norcina features savoury pork sausage and mushrooms...

Dr. Asif Khan answers questions about depression in seniors

by Susan Hanna  Depression affects people of all ages. But a diagnosis of depression in seniors can be missed altogether because changes are often attributed...

Gay Cook’s Tuna Fish Cakes with Herb Yogurt Sauce

Makes 3 or 4 servings These delicious cakes are quite easy to make in the middle of winter or anytime of the year. Serve them...

2013 was another busy year for AGH, FVM and LCAS

By Mary Wilson Trider  Another year has flown by, as staff, physicians, midwives and volunteers have been busy providing safe, high-quality care to the patients...

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