Since our cookbook review takes place in Hamilton and is authored by the former Hamilton mayor, I thought it was fitting to review a fictional novel that takes place in Hamilton. It’s fun to read a book about a place you know so well – I grew up in the region and lived in Stoney […]
from In Grace’s Kitchen Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef 2 cans tomato sauce 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 3 cloves garlic, chopped ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 carton ricotta cheese 3 cups grated mozzarella cheese ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 box lasagna noodles, cooked and drained Cooking
Growing up in Hamilton in the Italian neighbourhood called the colonia, author Vince Argo paints us both a cultural and culinary picture of his youth. His mother, Grace, is the central figure of all his stories and her role in his life and in the kitchen. Anyone with a grandmother whose sole purpose was to
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In Bobbette & Belle, Allyson and Sarah share their most loved recipes that fill their French-inspired pastry shops, from Soft and Chewy Ginger Cookies and Dark Chocolate Brownie Fudge Cake to Caramelized Almond Torte and Mile-High Lemon Meringue Pie. Over 100 recipes and stunningly designed photography, this book is just as enchanting as the Bobbette
Joseph misses sharing meals with lots of people like he did back in the refugee camp, so when the neighbors finally come over, it’s a feast!A touching story about adjusting to a new home and the pleasure of cooking and sharing food with friends. Beautiful illustrations by Canadian Ken Daley. $18.99 https://www.kendaleyart.com/book-illustrations NO PURCHASE NECESSARY
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from A Feast for Joseph Ingredients 3 lbs skinless chicken thighs 1/2 cup green seasoning (See notes) 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp curry powder 1 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper For curry 1 onion, chopped 1/8 cup garlic, chopped 1 jalapeño, chopped 1 whole habanaro 4 Tbsp curry powder 1 tsp cumin powder 1/2 tsp
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This week, we explore the life of a Canadian illustrator through the book “A Feast for Joseph.” Ken Daly brings his rich Caribbean heritage to books, music, art, and television…check him out at https://www.kendaleyart.com/ Ken’s parents emigrated from Dominica, West Indies and Ken was born in Cambridge, Ontario. From there, Ken’s studies took him to
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from Bobbette & Belle Makes about 10 cookies Ingredients Cookies 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon ground ginger 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature ¾ cup loosely packed brown sugar 1 large egg, room temperature ½
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https://bobbetteandbelle.com/ Take two ladies in love with baking and a ton of experience behind them, bring them together and open a bake shop and what do you have? Magic! Beautiful stores, a product line and tons and tons of sweet delights is all due to the tenacity and business savvy of Allyson Bobbitt and Sarah
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Cooking Meat is a meat-lover’s guide to everything there is to know about meat, written by Peter Sanagan–chef by training, butcher by trade–who has cooked just about every cut of meat available. From information on sustainable, responsible farming to understanding the different cuts of meats for sale (and what their labels really mean), Cooking Meat is an insider’s
