Summer Picnic Food Ideas
We're finally seeing the signs of summer: long days, warm breezes, red sunsets and of course, fresh food. British Columbia, Canada, is bountiful with locally-grown, in season produce choices. Now is the time to experiment with colourful, creative menu ideas. The more colour, the more nutrients. So whether life is a picnic, a backyard barbecue, or...... >Read More
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Picnics: Necessary Luxury
The best picnic I ever had was also the simplest. I was in London with my Mom, a rare trip, just the two of us taking in the sites of the country where I was born. It was a beautiful day in early summer, a day meant for parks and grass under your toes and taking your time.
We stopped... >Read More
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A healthy take on holiday recipes
Modifying Recipes for Healthier Holidays
Cast away the guilt, keep the taste!
The basics for modifying holiday recipes are quite simple and can be applied to food preparation year-round.
Don’t expect to cut back every time. Decide what your priorities are and enjoy a delicious, healthier holiday. > Full story
Also read: Find new...... >Read More
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Lost Arts
In many ways, entering Annie Armstrong’s living room puts one in mind of a house in another age. Though there is ample evidence of the modern world, the room is brimming with decorative and handmade items. The cozy room’s walls form a gallery - testament to Annie’s legendary skill with a needle. The promise of something delicious floats on...... >Read More
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Easter Story Cookies
Ingredients:
1 cup whole pecans
1 teaspoon vinegar
3 egg whites (room temp.)
Pinch of salt
1 cup white sugar
Utensils:
Bible
Mixing bowl
Wooden spoon
Zipper baggie
Electric-beater/mixer
Masking tape
Directions:
PREHEAT THE OVEN TO 300° F. (This is important – do not wait until you are half-done with the recipe to turn...... >Read More
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Christmas Cream Cookies
Ingredients:
2 cups creamo
1 cup milk
3 tablespoons baking powder
1 1/2 cups shortening (creamed) i.e Crisco vegetable shortening
2 cups sugar
8 cups flour
Directions:
Cream shortening. Add sugar and mix until fluffy. Add creamo and milk, baking powder and 7cups of flour (use 1 cup for rolling out dough). Mix until well blended. ...... >Read More
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Have Yourself a Victorian Christmas!
It may seem very complicated and appear to be a lot of hard work, but planning a Victorian Christmas is not only a memorable experience, it is lots of fun too. The key to the whole plan is to start the activities early!
In prior years, when I was teaching cooking classes on this very theme, I would have to... >Read More
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Holiday Eating: Cast Away the Guilt, Keep the Taste
As a nutritionist, I surprise people with my motto: if you're going... >more
A Feast Fit For Three Kings
It's that time again. Time to start basting the turkey and getting... >more
What Do You Fear?
