Food

Asparagus Three Ways

April 27, 2021

by Matt Jackson, The Sidney Chef | photo by Janis Jean Photography - Nothing signals the arrival of spring like fresh asparagus at the market. The incredibly flavourful vegetable has a relatively short growing season that peaks between April and the end of May. But whether you boil, bake or sauté it, this easy-to-cook vegetable [...]

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FROM THE KITCHEN – A Win-Win Situation

April 21, 2021

by Joan Saunders | photos by Amanda Cribdon Photography - Last Mother's Day, at the beginning of this wacky time, I told my son Connor that all I hoped for as a gift was for him to bake cinnamon buns with me. It was a present that gave me all I really wanted: time doing

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DEB’S DAY OUT – Picnic in the Park

April 21, 2021

by Deborah Rogers | photo by Janis Jean Photography – It’s been a year when I’ve seen very few people except my little family of four. Having spent far more time together than usual, I wasn’t sure how my offer for them to join me for my Day Out this month would be received. But

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LIVING OFF THE LAND – Phil’s Farm: At Home on the Farm

April 21, 2021

by Jo Barnes | photos by Amanda Cribdon Photography – Sometimes you know what you want in life from a very young age. For Phil Christensen, his heart didn’t long for amusement parks or travel to distant lands, but for life on the farm. “When I was a little kid, if I was given a

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FROM THE KITCHEN – Macaron Dreams

March 24, 2021

by Joan Saunders | Photos by Amanda Cribdon Photography - For years, I dreamed of trying to bake macarons but didn't even make the attempt. I foolishly believed that you had to speak French, work in a pristine patisserie and have special training to create these lovely treats. I was wrong! While it does take

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