What’s in Alanna’s Secret Sauce? by Sarah Jane Conklin is a heartwarming children’s book that explores the themes of community, sharing, and a touch of magic. The story follows nine-year-old Alanna, who prepares a special sauce with her Nana using fresh ingredients from their garden. As the inviting aroma drifts out, Nana begins to invite […]
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from What’s in Alanna’s Secret Sauce? Curious what Alanna’s sauce would look like? Here is the author Sarah Jane Conklin’s inspiration for the story! Ingredients 4 cups cherry tomatoes 2 zucchini – sliced then halved 1 cup red pepper – diced 1 cup sweet onion – diced 2 garlic bulbs – ends cut off 1
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I happened to walk into an Indigo store in Ajax a few months ago and had a lovely chat with an author of a cookbook that targets an ever-increasing health issue. Bye-Bye Sugar: A Guide to Low Carb Cooking by Vimi Udaskin is a comprehensive cookbook designed to help readers embrace a low-carb, sugar-free lifestyle
from Bye-Bye Sugar This recipe focuses on the two things you will need to make in order to construct a pizza: the sauce and the crust. The toppings are up to you. If you have been following the keto lifestyle and are missing that slice of pizza that you used to take for granted, this
Many people struggle with stress ad depression often due to obesity and other health related issues when it comes to this modern lifestyle. The new release of Bye-Bye Sugar by Vimi Udaskin offers a ray of hope. The revolutionary book is here to support you on your path to optimum health and vitality. It is
I love being introduced to new (to me) Canadian authors that expand my emotional and intellectual perspectives…I want to feel and learn something from every book that falls into my lap. Making Up the Gods is a quirky yet heartfelt exploration of life’s deepest themes—tragedy, healing, and the delicate balance between past and present relationships.
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from Making Up the Gods This is Simone’s scone recipe, which she serves to Martin and Chen. It’s adapted from a recipe for “Scotch Scones” that was a staple in the early days of the Fort William Historical Park (1970s). It’s a very flexible recipe. Adding fresh blueberries? Perhaps cut back on the milk (or
Making Up the Gods is equal parts quirky and sincere in its thoughtful exploration of tragedy and recovery, of new and old relationships, and of deeper questions of when to let the past rest. Simone, a retired widow, would live a quiet and isolated life, if not for the lingering ghosts of her family. Can Simone
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Looking for an early Christmas gift? We’ll choose one person from every province and territory to receive a previously reviewed cookbook, valued between $20 and $60. A great surprise for yourself or a special gift for the culinary person in your life! Total retail value: $400. https://canadiancookbooks.ca/cookbook-reviews/ (Answer to this week’s skill testing question: salt)
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The Bernardin® Complete Book of Home Preserving: 400 Delicious and Creative Recipes for Today edited by Judi Kingry and Lauren Devine, is an essential resource for both novice and seasoned home preservers. This book is not just an update of a classic; it’s a complete reinvigoration of the art of preserving, making it relevant and
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