RECIPES

How we eat and what we eat is foundational to who we are, it defines us. 

Words about food, c’mon! Ancient books are so full of knowledge it would take more than a lifetime to learn about all the wonderful things that grow on this blue ball we all live on.

I hope you’ll engage and together we can explore the infinite possibilities… all written down in the form of recipes.

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Common Bush Tea Cakes

from Catharine Parr Traill’s “The Female Emigrant Guide” These are maple-flavoured shortbreads.  For us, this is a true Canadian cake, one that was “common”, or

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Mini Praline Cheesecakes

from Dietitians of Canada Cooks! Melanie Ksienski, Dietitian, Alberta Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) 24-cup mini muffin pan, lined with paper cups Food processor 1⁄3

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Vegetable Soup

from Our Little Kitchen A versatile recipe to use up all the bits and pieces in your fridge.  Let your child’s imagination turn this into

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Cherry Cake

from Anne Murray Here is a recipe for Anne’s mother Marion Murray’s cherry cake that she made every Christmas. Anne used to love it but

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Chinese Steamed Buns

from Chop Suey Nation  This is my dad’s “safe” recipe for steamed buns. It was something he made regularly, and a staple in our house

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TAIWANESE FRIED CHICKEN

(AKA “THE ORIGINAL TFC”)  from Double Happiness Cookbook This fried bird garnered acclaim, fame, and accolades in its lifetime, and not a week goes by

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Mama’s Creole Gumbo

from Michell’s Soup Nada’s Tips & Tricks: For stove top directions, add an extra cup of water, boil for 15 minutes and simmer for 70

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Sally Lunn Bread

from 300 Best Canadian Bread Machine Recipes Here’s an updated version of Grandma’s favorite. This rich butter-and-egg bread is traditionally made in a ring mold

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