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And the Winner Is….
Today is the day I announce the winner of the Rancho Vignola giveaway – a basket of new …
Baking
Butter Pecan Cookies
I made these the first time only because I wanted to use up some pecans. I made these the second …
General
The Great Rancho Vignola Giveaway!
This past week has been pretty nuts at my house. And I mean that literally. On Friday, I received …
Baking
Cranberry Custard Bars with Orange
You want a lip smacking dish to take to a Christmas party? A recipe that’s seasonal, creative, delicious, but …
Baking
Fresh Pumpkin Loaf
Fresh pumpkin loaf is my favourite home-baked treat: deliciously crusty, moist on the inside, fresh pumpkiny, fragrant with cloves, and utterly comforting.
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Warm Farro Salad with Winter Greens
I admit that I am a traditionalist when it comes to Thanksgiving dinner. But still I like to …
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Local Harvest
I adore September. I love the mellow sunshine and cool nights, the blue skies and golden grass, and I …
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Tomatillo Salsa (Salsa Verde)
One of my favourite September rituals is making a big batch of Salsa Verde. Salsa Verde is obscenely …
General
Chinese Style Eggplant with Roasted Tofu
I am posting this recipe for two reasons: 1) It’s eggplant season right now and people, I’ve noticed, …
Baking
Train Museum Pie
By “Train Museum”, I mean the BC Forest Discovery Centre. By “Pie”, I mean, well, pie. Many years …
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Summer Salad Meal (West Coast Nicoise)
This was my lunch last week. It was made up of leftovers from the previous day’s dinner: salmon, …
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Garlic Chili Dilly Runner Beans
Yesterday, I posted one of our simplest and favouritest summer meals: crispy chicken with Nonna’s green beans. We …
