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Julia Child, My Memories Of Julia, And Her Favourite Chicken Recipe
I remember it well. I had just bought a cook book. I had just started to learn how to cook. The book was by Julia Child, From Julia Child’s Kitchen. I still have it today, a treasured possession. It’s tattered and well used. And it was that book that launched my excellent adventures into the…
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Boston – Two Worlds – Centuries Of History, Modern, Contemporary
Boston – the city of great contrast. Centuries of history await you, a modern, contemporary, city awaits you. It’s a city that is a pleasure to visit as my wife and I did on a long weekend. What surprised us was the scope and variety – the different areas all different and unique. Here is…
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Pickle Juice – Don’t Throw It Out – Here Are Two Great Uses
Pickle juice – you can put to great use. So don’t throw it out. We have two great uses. First, when making a salad dressing, instead of using vinegar, use pickle juice. Here is a salad dressing for you. What You Need 2 tablespoons pickle juice. 5 tablespoons olive oil. 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard. Method…
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Joni Mitchell – Magical Musician, Major Social Activist
In the annals of the world of music Joni Mitchell is in a category by herself. Her music speaks to us, superb, outstanding – reaching our souls on the themes of, love lost, troubles we all face, the trials and tribulations of being human. Mitchell’s life itself has been heartbreaking. As a child she was…
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The Magic Of Nature, The Magic Of Creativity – Leaf Pottery
People with imagination and creativity always amaze me. Amaze me with what they can make and produce. In this case – simple leaves from Mother Nature, aided by inspiration and imagination, lead to something beautiful and memorable.
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Porchetta – Juicy, Rustic, Italian Comfort Food – Flavours Galore
JUICY, CRISP PORCHETTA ROAST DINNER WITH SMASHED POTATOES AND MANGO SALADThis dinner serves two and there is enough porchetta left to make great sandwiches.For the sandwiches use soft round buns, slathered with cole slaw and add a couple of 1/2 inches slices of the porchetta. Tasting NotesThe porchetta has a savoury, rich fatty taste, the…
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A Lot Of Cooks Don’t Season Their Food Properly And One Item Beats Them All
It happens often. Happens to home cooks and chefs alike. And it happens a lot when we go out to eat – the food is lacking in taste because it has not been seasoned properly. And there is one item that stands out above all seasonings not being used enough. It’s salt. Hard to believe…
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Susan Mendelson – Foodie Impressario
Meet Susan Mendelson. Calling her one of the grand dame’s of Canada’s culinary world is apt. She, is a culinary trendsetter, a major cookbook author, an amazing, inventive chef, a super successful entrepreneur, business executive, a foodie’s foodie. By now you get the picture. Food has been Mendelson’s life for 43 years. It all started…
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The Onion Guide – Which Ones To Use For What
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Gordon Lightfoot Canada’s Troubador Of Life Known Around The World Dies At 84
The voice – husky, gravelly, a warm distinct style. That’s Gordon Lightfoot Canada’s troubadour of life to the world. Earlier this week Lightfoot, 84, passed away from an undisclosed illness. Bob Dylan once said this about Lightfoot’s talent: “I can’t think of any Gordon Lightfoot song I don’t like,” adding, “Every time I hear a…