It’s mid-December – time to warm up the oven and dust off your mixing bowls. As we’re taking care of the visuals by decking the halls with seasonal decor, don’t forget the aroma of freshly-baked cookies, pies, and other holiday treats. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a first timer, we’ve got you covered with […]
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My daughter and I always have lots of fun trying new recipes, and this one for paneer pakoras is one of my favourites. With a prep time of only 10 minutes, it is an easy recipe for when I have guests coming over. By the way, we also include guacamole on the side for dipping
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Ever wonder where the term winter and summer squash came from? Winter squash are slow growing, harvested in the late summer through the fall. They have a thicker skin that toughens into a rind which allows for it to be stored and enjoyed throughout the winter. On the other hand, summer squash are quick-growing, typically
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My daughter once said, “I’m so glad to be going back to school. I was getting tired of sleeping in and having fun with my friends.” The art of sarcasm begins early in life. The end of summer, however, puts us parents in mind of that old Staples commercial where parents gleefully shop for school
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Despite all the high temps and heat warnings, we must face the inevitable – which is that summer is drawing to a close. Indeed, the calendar does not lie, and with September (and Labour Day) just around the corner, it may be time to savour the final few weeks of summer fare. With this in
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The beefsteak tomato is one of the largest varieties of cultivated tomatoes, some weighing 1 pound or more (some even grow to weigh as much as 4 pounds!). Most are pink or red with numerous small seed compartments distributed throughout the fruit, while others display pronounced ribbing. Meaty and juicy, they’re popular among home growers
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How much do you really know about corn? We all know it is delicious, has many uses, and fields of it can be seen in the rural communities around our stores. A sign of summer and of BBQs, corn on the cob is one of those vegetables that makes any meal more of an adventure.
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With the summer bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables about to explode, many start thinking about what to do with all the surplus they have growing in the garden or the bushels and baskets soon available at your local Vince’s Market or farm fresh stand. Simple food preservation techniques are the answer—and it’s not just
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The recent heat wave has reminded me there are some days you just don’t want to turn on the oven or stovetop, much less fire up the grill. Adding heat to the household (while taxing the A/C), or flipping burgers over a propane-powered ‘blast furnace’ isn’t my idea of fun. Which is why lunches and
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