Food

From the Kitchen – What’s Old is New Again

September 26, 2024

by Joan Saunders | photos by Kathryn Alvarez Photography - When I was growing up and my parents had parties, I thought the food was so glamorous. There would be small squares of cheddar cheese and ham, along with chunks of pineapple and maraschino cherries threaded onto skewers and, always, there was a cheese ball [...]

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From the Kitchen – Incredible Ingredients

August 22, 2024

by Joan Saunders | photos by Kathryn Alvarez Photography - A friend recently confessed to me that when I said something was easy to cook, they didn't always believe me. Whoa. That was a bit gut-wrenching, but I can understand the feelings behind the statement. Sometimes the final product in a magazine or cookbook looks

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School Lunches Three Ways

August 22, 2024

by Charlotte Edwardson, Owner, Deep Cove Trading Co. | photos by Janis Jean - School lunches don't have to be mundane and repetitive. With a little inspiration, you can transform lunchtime into a delicious, nutritious and exciting part of your child's day. Here are three quick-to-prepare school lunch ideas that combine taste and fun to

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From the Kitchen – It’s a Wrap

July 25, 2024

by Joan Saunders | photos by Kathryn Alvarez Photography - These recipes take me back – way back – to my childhood. As both of my parents were teachers, we spent most summer holidays camping. In the early days we had a big old behemoth of a tent trailer. Later on, we upped our game

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Backyard Showdown

July 25, 2024

photos by Janis Jean Photography - The hot, lazy days of August are the perfect time to fire up the grill – and pizza oven – and have a backyard get-together. We all have our favourite summer recipes, but this month, Steve Harman and Corey Makar from the Sidney Volunteer Fire Department share their go-to's

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