It is said that the best things in life are free. I don’t know about you but there are several free local food related publications that I eagerly read on…
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An Evening at Xocolat Featuring Sokol Blosser Wines
Our evening began with the Gypsy Kings and ended with Carlos Santana. In between we experienced the varied tastes of Mexico, some superb wines from Sokol Blosser, and great conversation…
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Saffron Tomato Chicken with Chorizo and Red Lentils
Whew. That title sounds like a mouthful, literally! Have you ever had one of those nights when you start off with a protein (in my case chicken legs) and just…
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Dill Pickle Bread
Baking Dill Pickle Bread Feels Just Like Home I’ve been feeling that ‘homey’ instinct for a while now since the weather has begun to chill and the days are ever…
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German Goulash
German Goulash is a rich and hearty traditional hunter stew containing wild game meat slow cooked in tomato, garlic, and onions. Family. What really does that word mean? To me,…
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Braised Pork with Apple Cider and Ginger Beer
While grocery shopping for our Thanksgiving meal I had a stroll down the magazine isle and saw the newest issues of bon appetit and Food & Wine. Both had cozy…
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Apple Fritter Mini Bites
Apple Fritter Mini Bites make the perfect after school snack. These delicious snacks are baked, not fried and are super quick to make. Save the final cinnamon sugar dipping for…
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Dulce de leche Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkin pie. It’s a fall classic though I really don’t know why we all wait until then to make it since canned pumpkin is available year round. I think it’s…
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Autumn’s Delicious Bounty – Honey Crisp Apple Pie
Autumn has arrived, bringing with it a bounty of produce along with cooler temperatures and beautiful multi-coloured views. I was so excited to hear that the new crop of Honey…
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Lacto Fermented Pickles
A couple of weeks ago I just couldn’t stop myself from bringing home a 10 kg box of Roma tomatoes and a 2 kg bag of tiny pickling cucumbers from…
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