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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...

Crispy Herb Potato Galette

Serves 8. This is the potato side dish I serve most often when entertaining. Thinly sliced potatoes are tossed with butter, olive oil, herbs and...

Gay Cook’s Turkey and Apple Cheese Tart

Makes 6 to 8 servings This is a delicious dish to make over the holidays with the left over Christmas turkey and cranberry sauce created...

Crispy-Skinned Steamed Duck

Serves 6. I love having roast duck over the holidays, but it’s not the easiest thing to make. Typically, the duck is roasted in the...

Hub donates $2,500 to the Almonte General Hospital

The Hub in Almonte recently made a donation of $2,500 to purchase a chair for the Medical/Surgical Department at Almonte General Hospital. Hospital CEO...

Gay Cook’s Ice Cream Christmas Dessert

This delightful ice cream dessert was part of our Christmas dinner while growing up. It was made for family members who didn't enjoy the...

David Hinks’ column returns to the Millstone in 2014

David Hinks is taking a well earned rest from his column for about a month. He would like thank everyone that donated to our local...

Almonte Valley Players announce $1000 donation to the Hub Hospice

After six successful performances of "Marion Bridge", the Almonte Valley Players are pleased to announce that they have donated $1000 to the Hub Hospice...

Classic Almond Biscotti

This Classic Almond Biscotti recipe from Canadian Living is our favourite Christmas cookie. These biscotti are delicious, low in fat and perfect for dunking....

Gardening in Almonte: Because no one should be hungry!

by David Hinks  It has rapidly become that time of year when I can’t go into a store without earplugs (why won’t someone make that...

Gay Cook’s Broccoli/Cauliflower Head Topped with Browned Butter and Pureed Squash

  Makes 6 servings This is a delightful way to serve vegetables when entertaining. The cauliflower head is rebuilt with broccoli florets interspersed with the cauliflower...

Gardening in Almonte: Catching up on the Paperwork!

by David Hinks A couple of nights of record-low temperatures and some snow have pretty much eliminated the possibility of doing any more outside gardening...

Rideau Valley Diabetes Services provides education and support

 If you have pre-diabetes, have been newly diagnosed with diabetes or have had diabetes for a long time, Rideau Valley Diabetes Services (RVDS) provides...

Roasted Black Cod with Warm Tomato Vinaigrette on Seared Rapini

Black cod, also known as sable fish, is a sustainable, cold-water fish caught near British Columbia and Alaska. It is mild and delicious. If...

Gardening in Almonte: Finished for the season?

 A beautiful day on Saturday permitted some last minute tasks to be completed in the garden (after buying a few ‘new’ gardening books at...

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