from Dining Out with History From Ross Thompson House, Shelburne, Nova Scotia 1795 https://rossthomson.novascotia.ca/ Ingredients Fresh chives with blossoms White vinegar Directions Harvest the blossoms from the chives. Soak them in clear, cold water. Drain and pat dry. Heat white vinegar over a slow flame until quite warm but not boiling. Place blossoms in jar. […]

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Travels, tales and tastes of Atlantic Canada are woven into the words in this book.From Four-Cents Bread to Switchel, from Tipsy Cake to Jailhouse Biscuits, meet characters from the past as they create these dishes, and use this book to guide you to the historic sites where they were cooked. All doors are open at

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Our cross-Canada culinary journey takes us to the land of Acadia where Simon Thibault is a Halifax-based journalist and radio producer whose work focuses on food. His written work has been featured in The Globe and Mail and East Coast Living. He has contributed to CBC Radio, and The Southern Foodways Alliance’s Gravy podcast. He was also a

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from Pantry and Palate I adore rhubarb: rhubarb jam, rhubarb chutney, rhubarb steeped in teas and tisanes, rhubarb in custard pies, rhubarb in pies with strawberry, rhubarb made into cordials – the list goes on and on. When rhubarb stalks are very thin and very pink, I nibble on them dipped into sugar. I find

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In Pantry and Palate, journalist Simon Thibault explores his Acadian roots by scouring old family recipes, ladies’ auxiliary cookbooks, and folk wisdom for 50 of the best-loved recipes of Acadians past and present. Recipes run the gamut from Acadian staples such as potato pancakes called Fring Frangs, Rappie Pie, Chicken Fricot, and various forms of meat pies; old-fashioned

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Get ready for bbq season by winning this handy guide to mixing quick cocktails by following us and liking the post at https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1000404115610377&set=a.344060701244725 $28 L:1/person, Canada only. Ends Sat May 10/25. TouchWood Editions

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Our culinary road trip takes us to Ontario and a Hamilton-inspired bakery cookbook, Cake & Loaf Gatherings: Sweet and Savoury Recipes to Celebrate Every Occasion by Nickey Miller and Josie Rudderham offering a refreshing and heartfelt approach to creating unforgettable culinary experiences. As the duo behind the renowned (unfortunately now closed) Cake & Loaf Bakery,

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from Cake & Loaf Gatherings Rhubarb is just starting to come into season in May and featuring this underused fruit is easy with these bars. The shortbread crust and creamy custard balance out the rhubarb’s sourness perfectly. We make this custard bar with many different fruits throughout the seasons. Peach and strawberry are two other

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Celebrate year-round with sweet and savoury favourites from the beloved neighbourhood Cake & Loaf Bakery. Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day with that special someone or your bestie, a birthday, Easter, Mother’s Day, or Father’s Day; enjoying a summer party, tea party, Thanksgiving, or a holiday meal with friends and family, you’ll find the perfect recipes

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Yummies in a Jar is a charming online store specializing in gourmet preserves and artisanal products, nestled in the heart of Muskoka, Ontario. Founded in 1992 by Lynn Murden, the company offers a delightful array of jams, jellies, and condiments crafted with care and creativity. https://www.yummiesinajar.com/ The website’s design is straightforward and user-friendly, allowing visitors

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