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Summer is in full swing and the garden produce keeps coming. It truly is the most wonderful time of the year. We’ve talked about a lot of fruits and vegetables…and recipes…as they came in season. We’ve all enjoyed rhubarb, strawberries, and of course fresh herbs. By late July, early August, it’s time for cucumbers and a nice …
Summer is a great time for salads. Nobody wants to cook or heat up the oven. Here’s a summer salad with maple balsamic dressing we tried tonight with our BBQ steak and baked potatoes — a simple but delightful meal on a very warm night. A popular one at our house is this Summer Salad …
It’s summer and the fruits and vegetables from the garden are rolling in. One of the most anticipated seasonal foods in Nova Scotia, has to be strawberries. Arriving at the beginning of summer, there is nothing like the taste of fresh picked strawberries. The u-picks are popular for many people who then like to make …
Do you remember your favourite meal as a child? That dinner that when your Mom put it in front of you, brought squeals of excitement. Believe it or not, for my youngest daughter that meal is a salad. More specifically a Chicken and Grape salad with her favourite poppy-seed dressing. Go figure? Kids asking for …
You know how exciting it is when you get invited to a someone’s cottage on a weekend…and then they mention it’s a Potluck…and you start sweating…not from the heat…but literally from worrying about what you are going to bring! 😉 No more worries, I have the perfect salad recipe, made with a lot of summer …
It’s the May long weekend and that time of year when we officially switch our minds to summer…even if we’re still reaching for sweaters and hoodies some days. 😉 It’s time to start thinking of outdoor living, fun gatherings and food! No matter what, you have to think about the food and most often during …