Saffron Risotto is a classic Italian rice dish known for its vibrant colour and delicate flavours. Use this easy recipe to guide you through the art of making Tomato Saffron…
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Gingerbread Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Buttercream
Wow. Just writing the title made me drool all over again. I almost didn’t get a chance to carry this cupcake project to completion because as soon as I had…
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Grandma’s Canadian Butter Tarts
Canadian Christmas magic begins with traditional Butter Tarts. Flaky pastry, sweet buttery filling and a surprise inside. Are you team raisin or team currant? No Butter Tarts Equals Riots The…
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Hearty Split Pea and Ham Soup
Split Pea and Ham Soup is a traditional French Canadian soup anyone can make using simple ingredients. It’s the perfect way to use up leftover ham! Choose between either slow…
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Harvest Time on the Prairies
There was a time in my life when I wasn’t a city slicker with a square, unyielding yard who resorted to renting two tiny garden patches in my community garden.…
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A Visit with the In Laws
I had a pretty busy weekend and entertaining the in laws since last Thursday has been a touch exhausting but there were several highlights to our visit. We attended a…
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Photo Essay – Remembrance Day
A photo essay honouring my Grandfather’s World War II experience and why we should remember those who sacrificed all on Remembrance Day. Why Remembrance Day is Important Remembrance Day or…
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Chicken Korma – The Best Things In Life Are Free
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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