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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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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