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Root Cellar Year 1 Debrief
Submitted by Adventures in Local Food on 05.18.12 at 8:05am.
As you may remember, we built a root cellar here at the Ecology Action Centre and five lovely women shared the space to store their vegetables over the winter. Additionally, I fixed up my home root cellar and stored my vegetables there. Curious about how everyone’s vegetable experience went, we...
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Follow Friday: Grist
Submitted by Bite My Words on 05.18.12 at 7:31am.
Grist is an environmental news source that also provides information about food and the interesting intersection between food and the environment. From information about GMO to farmers markets to how insects might feed the world, Grist has it all. You can also follow them on twitter @grist.
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it's a beautiful day in the neighbourhood
Submitted by Little Red Kitsch'n on 05.18.12 at 7:29am.
awaking to sunshine & blue skies is such a treat. after being mired in by the fog for a few days, today is glorious.
motivation enough to work like a crazy person all morning so i have time to go for an afternoon hike...
i'm also in a stellar mood because i picked up two bronzes in the coast's...
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How not to make stuffed artichokes
Submitted by Suzie The Foodie on 05.18.12 at 6:47am.
Finally! Artichokes show up maybe one to two weeks a year in my store and this time I snagged some. I was thrilled. The problem? I had no idea what to do with them.
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Chewy Pizza Crust
Submitted by Butter Versus Burpees blog on 05.17.12 at 8:17am.
Pizza crust is one of those things that most people totally cop out on and buy a store-bought. I was, and occasionally still am one of those people. I think by whipping up this simple recipe and getting such a lovely result, I’m one step further from those dark days.
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good, clean, fair, and absolutely delicious
Submitted by Eat Halifax on 05.17.12 at 8:15am.
According to their website: "Slow Food was founded in 1989 to counteract fast food and fast life, the disappearance of local food traditions and people's dwindling interest in the food they eat, where it comes from, how it tastes and how our food choices affect the world around us. We believe eve...
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Fiddle-dee-dee! A Fiddlehead Frolic – Part One
Submitted by Adventures in Local Food on 05.17.12 at 8:11am.
Spring is in the air, which means fiddleheads are on my plate!
This past week, the EAC office kitchen fridge was bursting with stacks of fresh fiddleheads, wild-harvested by our Wilderness co-ordinator, Raymond Plourde, and generously shared with staff. Fiddleheads are a well-loved delicacy in ...
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Television has proved that people will look at anything rather than each other – Ann Landers and Med
Submitted by Susartandfood Blog on 05.17.12 at 8:02am.
Sometimes I find myself wondering what ad execs are thinking about with some of the commercials showing on TV at the moment. Particularly those offering products or services to save you money or loan you some of the elusive green stuff.
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I'm Hungry: Turkey Cupcakes?
Submitted by HRM Parent on 05.17.12 at 7:01am.
These mini-meatloaf and potato cupcakes are just as much fun to make as they are to eat!
Ingredients:
1-1.5 lbs ground turkey or beef
1 egg beaten
½ cup rolled oats
½ cup bread crumbs
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ThinkGeek Wonder Plunger Measuring Cup
Submitted by Suzie The Foodie on 05.17.12 at 6:57am.
For my blog's third anniversary I treated myself to the Wonder Plunger Measuring Cup via ThinkGeek's web site. I had always envied Alton Brown using his plunger style measuring cup and I wanted to have one too! This one was only $5.99 so I went for it.
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Pear Fritters with Lemon and Ginger
Submitted by The Culinary Chase on 05.17.12 at 6:50am.
I have to admit that growing up I wasn't too keen on pears. But as an adult I have come to enjoy them in savory and sweet dishes. Pears are not only juicy and sweet but are a good source of vitamin C and copper (helps protect the body from free radical damage). They're also a very good source ...
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Ham & Lentil Soup
Submitted by Mmm...is for Mommy on 05.16.12 at 8:43am.
Last week, when I made my fougasse (my KitchenAid is still out for repair, but she's on the mend), I mentioned that we ate it with soup, well this is the one. Again, like a lot of my non-baking recipes, this recipe was developed out of necessity, using what I had in the kitchen that day.
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I hear lake water lapping with low sounds by the shore. . . . I hear it in the deep heart’s core. –
Submitted by Susartandfood Blog on 05.16.12 at 8:08am.
Mother’s Day is once again packed in the memory box. This year it was most definitely my other half who made it a memory with beautiful flowers, a shopping trip for moi, and steamed lobster tails and bacon wrapped filets for a romantic dinner for two, the contents of which I have shared below.
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The ethics of eating animals
Submitted by Bite My Words on 05.16.12 at 7:15am.
The New York Times came out with a recent contest asking readers to tell them why eating meat is ethical. Not sure how I missed this when the contest came out (submissions were due in early April and apparently the winner has been announced although I haven’t seen any of the entries). My first re...
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Review of Tim Hortons' Frozen Raspberry Lemonade & Mixed Berry "Real Fruit Smoothie"
Submitted by Suzie The Foodie on 05.16.12 at 6:41am.
Since that super chilly day I went and tried McDonald's blueberry and pomegranate smoothie I had been waiting for a much warmer day to go to Tim Hortons and compare. The day came but I was intrigued (and sidetracked) to see that Tim Hortons had frozen lemonade for only $1!
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Product Review - Swiss Naturals Calcium Chocolate Fudge Brownie Soft Chews
Submitted by Mmm...is for Mommy on 05.15.12 at 9:00am.
During the month of April I was testing out the new Swiss Natural Calcium Chocolate Fudge Brownie Soft Chews.
Among so many other things (including heart/nerve health, strong bones and teeth) calcium is involved in regulating blood pressure, and I know sometimes I am just not getting enough ca...
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Mother's Day & the Tart
Submitted by My Nova Scotia Home blog on 05.15.12 at 8:19am.
Wow, 4 comments on my last entry! I’m famous! I knew that it would be a tough and slow road with starting a blog but I am finding it just a touch discouraging as well. I guess I’m a feedback type of person and I thought a blog would be more social than it’s turning out to be so far. However, ...
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Supplements: Should you take glutamine?
Submitted by Bite My Words on 05.15.12 at 7:36am.
Supplements are one of the most difficult nutrition-related issues to contend with. Some people may benefit from certain supplements but oftentimes people are at best wasting their money and at worst potentially causing themselves harm by taking supplements.
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PLANT OF WISHES AND WINE
Submitted by Keeping It Real blog on 05.15.12 at 7:31am.
We tiptoed barefoot in the grass amongst the dandelions on Mother's Day picking blossoms for wine. It is difficult for me to comprehend why this so very lovely and useful plant receives such bad press when it magically (and prolifically) appears every spring.
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Taste of Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley Apple Torte
Submitted by Suzie The Foodie on 05.15.12 at 6:46am.
For Mother's Day I wanted to make a treat for Reg's mom Lorraine from the cookbook Taste of Nova Scotia Cookbook published by Nimbus Publishing. I wish I knew more about the history of this recipe but all it says is, "This torte cuts into firm slices, each studded with applies and is a fresh chan...
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Meat, Meat & More Meat
Submitted by Once Upon A Feast on 05.15.12 at 6:42am.
It's been weeks since I've been to the farmers' market on a Saturday morning. I feel I've probably missed some of my favorite firsts - ramp, baby leeks, fiddleheads, Spring salad greens...But sometimes we can't control life.
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Jacques Selosse Champagne and HôteLes Avisés
Submitted by The Culinary Chase on 05.15.12 at 6:36am.
John and I returned home yesterday from a trip to Paris...a bit of business and a bit of pleasure (more pleasure for me as John had business meetings every day). It was a quick trip, 4 nights, but I didn't care! I have been wanting to go to France for a very long time and when this opportunity ...
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coconut lime cupcakes with white chocolate frosting, and also, i ate moths
Submitted by Movita on 05.14.12 at 8:24am.
On April 26th, I ate moths. More specifically, between 1 and 4.5 million moth eggs. It’s hard to know how many I actually ate, thus the broad range in estimated consumption.
Immediately after consuming the moth eggs, I texted 2.0. The text read: I just ate moth larvae.
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Passing Veggie Love on to Your Kids
Submitted by Adventures in Local Food on 05.14.12 at 8:13am.
When a client comes to see me for the first time, no matter what their initial reason is for the consultation, our conversation inevitably shifts toward family and children. One of the questions that most often asked sounds something like this: “My kids hate vegetables. How can I make sure they ...
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Happy Mother's Day
Submitted by Chomp Food Blog on 05.14.12 at 8:06am.
Rebecca: If you are traveling through Cape Breton this summer, or planning to head to Newfoundland via the Marine Atlantic ferry, you must try to squeeze in a stop at the Black Spoon Bistro, located at 320 Commercial Street in North Sydney. I took my mom here yesterday for a late afternoon lunch;...
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Happy Mother's Day!
Submitted by With Bite on 05.14.12 at 7:23am.
Mother's Day is one of the busiest days in the food and beverage industry - right up their with Valentine's Day. While it's wonderful to take mom out to brunch to celebrate her special day, why don't we celebrate mothers every day?
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Serving up outrage: Are school food and beverage policies the way to go?
Submitted by Bite My Words on 05.14.12 at 7:00am.
Some students in Ontario have launched a Kony-esque campaign to bring “junk food” back to school cafeterias. You can check out their video here.
As a public health dietitian in Ontario I was mandated to support the implementation of this policy. However, I have very mixed feelings about it and n...
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mother's day weekend
Submitted by Little Red Kitsch'n on 05.14.12 at 6:55am.
so not only is it mother's day weekend, it's also halifax open city weekend. in all honesty i have no idea what to expect at the market tomorrow & sunday... and i may or may not be a little frightened.
in preparation i baked more cupcakes today than ever before. this week i have six flavours:
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FFwD - Provencal Olive Fougasse
Submitted by Mmm...is for Mommy on 05.11.12 at 8:30am.
It's been weeks and weeks since I've participated in a French Fridays with Dorie and when I took a moment last weekend to check out May's selections, I knew I'd have to get back to it this month.
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New Addition
Submitted by Asheley Eats on 05.11.12 at 8:13am.
Everyone meet the newest addition to my kitchen. Cue screaming and peeing pants. EEEEE!!!!!! I still can’t believe it. I got this big boy last week. Why? WHY NOT is the proper statement really. I came home from work to find a note on the door to then find a note on Tuck to notes everywhere all ov...
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Dartmouth Food Security Gathering
Submitted by Adventures in Local Food on 05.11.12 at 8:12am.
This week, members of the Food Action Committee were invited to take part in a great conversation about food security in Dartmouth. This was a really great opportunity to see the work that other organizations are doing in order both to offer support and also to learn about other initiatives that...
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Singapore Noodles From Hell
Submitted by Suzie The Foodie on 05.11.12 at 6:53am.
I wanted to make a recipe from The Spice Bible. The problem? The ingredients. I have many but there always seems to be at least one my store does not carry. In this case? Dried shrimp.
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Springtime Pasta - Great Even in the Rain
Submitted by Once Upon A Feast on 05.11.12 at 6:50am.
One of the best things about living in Canada is the changing seasons. And Spring is definitely my favorite time of year... everything starts to bloom. The grey landscape of winter is replaced by green. My favorite foods spring up (excuse the pun)...asparagus, fiddle heads, tender greens and h...
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Our European adventure: part one
Submitted by Kirsten's Kitchen on 05.10.12 at 7:08am.
Hola from Spain! This has been an amazing adventure, so many sites to see and things to do. We can not possibly do them all ( although we are trying). The first week we were here, staying at hotels was hard because I was unable to do any cooking. Which means eating out....with the language barrie...
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I'm Hungry: Breakfast for Dinner
Submitted by HRM Parent on 05.10.12 at 6:44am.
Getting frustrated with meal ideas? No time to prepare a dinner after a long day? Take the pressure off and have Breakfast for Dinner. That’s right – scramble some eggs, throw some whole grain bagels in the toaster, grab a few slices of ham or turkey bacon and get those tummies filled. It’s ...
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Southbrook Vineyards Bioflavia: Product Testing Part 1
Submitted by Suzie The Foodie on 05.10.12 at 6:40am.
When I saw Bill Redelmeier & Robert Egli pitch their ground grape skins powder Bioflavia on the Dragons' Den, I was fascinated. Owners of Southbrook Vineyards, an organic wine wine company in the Niagara-on-the-Lake region in Ontario, wanted to be as sustainable as possible and take the 25% waste...
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Hunger Awareness Week & Volunteering
Submitted by Once Upon A Feast on 05.10.12 at 6:37am.
It's Hunger Awareness Week in Canada... which doesn't mean the rest of you shouldn't give this a thought or two, no matter where you live.
This week's campaign challenges us to give up a meal or food staple. How many times have you used the words "I'm starving" as you walk in the door - perha...
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eating healthy on a budget: you can do it!
Submitted by Simple Balance on 05.9.12 at 8:12am.
Eating healthy on a budget can be tough. Fresh, whole food often costs more than its processed counterpart. That said, we all know the role great food plays in keeping our families’ healthy, and with good planning we really can eat great-quality food and keep the grocery bill reasonable.
Here ...
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What We've Been Eating
Submitted by Allie's Changing Kitchen on 05.9.12 at 7:52am.
Well, hello there. It feels as though my cat poses for photos sometimes when I get my phone out just so she can end up on the internet - I'm sure of it. Since she's a spoiled little one, she gets her way: full front and center to make up for my complete lack of blogging!
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I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination –
Submitted by Susartandfood Blog on 05.9.12 at 7:42am.
I enjoyed Susie’s ridiculous version of a normal day yesterday once again. Having a doctor’s appointment at 1:15 I got organized early. On scheduling the appointment originally, the receptionist indicated I would need to arrive a half an hour early to fill out paperwork. Ach. Armed with my nov...
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Vegan Parenting
Submitted by Kirsten's Kitchen on 05.9.12 at 7:13am.
Hello Everyone. I was honored to be invited to post on Kirsten's blog for a bit while she is away on her European adventure. For those of you who don't know me I have a daily blog over at Little Things Are Big. Nice to meet you!
When my husband Eric and I first started to seriously consider star...
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Artificial vs Natural: Would you like beaver anal glands in that?
Submitted by Bite My Words on 05.9.12 at 7:09am.
Apparently Loblaws has pledged to remove all artificial colours and flavours from it’s President’s Choice products. You might think that this is fantastic news and a step forward for health. I’m not quite ready to throw the celebratory party myself. I’d like to know what they’re planning on repla...
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Gruyère-Crusted Leeks and Apples
Submitted by The Culinary Chase on 05.9.12 at 6:35am.
love the combination of leeks and apples...they pair well together and top it off with cheese - a match made in foodie heaven! Leeks are related to garlic and onions and are chock-full of nutrients. They have a delicate flavor and a sweeter taste than onions.
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Saputo a la carte Summer Contest & A Giveaway!
Submitted by Mmm...is for Mommy on 05.8.12 at 8:31am.
You know I love me some pizza... anything smothered in ooey gooey cheese is high up there on my comfort food wish list. Since I discovered Saputo Mozzarellissimo about 2-years ago, it has been my go-to grocery store mozzarella. Not only is it the stretchiest mozzarella I have ever used, it's d...
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'free' celery
Submitted by Twenty-Two Pleasant on 05.7.12 at 9:22am.
I saw this idea over at 17 Apart and thought it would be fun to try with the boys. It couldn't be much simpler: just take your grocery store celery, and chop off the bottom (root) end. Put it in a little bit of water, not too much, and you'll see some new celery growing up from the middle in a fe...
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Fantastic 5 Minute Tapenade
Submitted by Butter Versus Burpees on 05.7.12 at 8:44am.
Please bookmark this recipe if you fall within the following categories:
* You have a potluck/girls night/game night coming up and you don’t have hours to spend on your contribution
* You often have unexpected guests pop in and need a quick little dish to nosh on
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switchin' it up.
Submitted by Little Red Kitsch'n on 05.7.12 at 7:37am.
so these are some pineapple-coconut-cinnamon cheesecakes. they're in the oven right now. i've been mixing it up a bit lately.
there are also maple-walnut shortbread squares this week, snickers, butter tarts, lemon tarts, hello dollies & cupcakes. the cupcake flavours are: red velvet, chocolate, ...
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SINGING NETTLES- Soup Revisited
Submitted by Keeping It Real blog on 05.7.12 at 7:34am.
I've planted nettles at every house I have ever owned in the hopes of one day being able to watch it grow into a large healthy plant for harvesting from each spring. That has yet to happen. I keep moving before it gets a chance to establish itself. Luckily I find nettle for sale every year at ...
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Weekend Vlog Update!
Submitted by Suzie The Foodie on 05.7.12 at 7:11am.
Foodie treasures are getting harder to find. Maybe I should stop telling people where I am shopping?!
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Red Pepper Chili
Submitted by The Culinary Chase on 05.7.12 at 6:50am.
I have tried a few chili recipes over the years but this one really makes your taste buds stand up and take notice of the textures and spices. And, I did not miss the meat! Quinoa has a pleasant, slightly crunchy, nutty taste. It can be used in salads, stuffing's, risotto's, breakfast cereal, d...
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NYC: Top 5
Submitted by Chomp Food Blog on 05.4.12 at 8:14am.
Start spreading the news... New York has delicious food... and we want to eat ALL OF IT! If any of you are planning to visit this wonderful city sometime soon, or just enjoy reading about restaurants from around the world, then this is the post for you. After that, we promise to get back to revie...
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I Do-doo and Extra Crispy Pork Chops with Dijon Mushroom Sauce
Submitted by Susartandfood Blog on 05.4.12 at 8:07am.
I got news recently that I need to have surgery. It’s not life threatening, well at least the problem is not, the surgical procedure itself I cannot speak for. Not fully vested in the belief that medical professionals always make the problem better, I get a little nervous when handing my well-b...
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Mango, Cucumber and Radish Salad
Submitted by Domestic Bliss blog on 05.4.12 at 7:30am.
I think all of us who try to eat locally can admit that there are times we're weak and break down and buy produce "from away". My toughest time (as I've mentioned before) is usually towards the end of winter when I just can't eat another root vegetable and all I want are greens. Thankfully there ...
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LITTLE STAR LADY
Submitted by Keeping It Real blog on 05.4.12 at 7:20am.
Welcoming spring with open mouths.
The earth is alive, and we have been grateful recipients of her bounty this week. First it was the dandelions, then the asparagus we've waited three years to feast upon, and today, we relished the freshness of the little star lady, Chickweed. Stellaria media ...
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Nutella Fudge with Almonds and Fleur de Sel
Submitted by Suzie The Foodie on 05.4.12 at 7:02am.
I was in the mood for decadence and I seriously doubt if there is anything more decadent than fudge. Oh how dangerously easy everything melts together in a square pan of fabulous goo.
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Presto Pasta Night #262
Submitted by Once Upon A Feast on 05.4.12 at 6:57am.
It's that time again, a new month... this one May...and another opportunity for me to host a Presto Pasta Night Feast. This week the theme seems to be comfort food... at least that's my take. As usual, it's awesome, so without further ado....and much thanks to all who sent in these fantastic dis...
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Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball
Submitted by Butter Versus Burpees blog on 05.3.12 at 8:39am.
Bring out the fat pants, lock your doors, and close the blinds people…because you’ll have a really, really hard time sharing this with anyone. But you should share, if you don’t want to throw yourself into a downward spiral of dessert regret. This stuff is serious, it ain’t playin around.
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So close… and you could help us get there…
Submitted by Adventures in Local Food on 05.3.12 at 8:36am.
Back on March 23, we launched a pilot project to raise money for a family to receive a CSA share this season. We are about $150 dollars away from making this happen! We’re so close! Because CSA sign ups are well underway, we’d like to pass along the donation soon. As such, donations to this s...
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Podleski's Chicken Teriwacky & The Looneyspoon Collection
Submitted by Suzie The Foodie on 05.3.12 at 7:01am.
Yes, right after I announced I would no longer be doing cookbook reviews I am going to share this recipe from The Looneyspoons Collection (click here for amazon.ca) and sing this cookbook's praises. Stay with me. It will make sense.
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Fiddlehead cashew stir-fry
Submitted by Bay of Fundy blog on 05.3.12 at 6:52am.
Here's a great tasting fiddlehead recipe I came across recently on a fun website: fiddleheads.ca. These folks (located on the west coast of Canada) sell fiddles, bows, books about fiddling, violin lessons, etc., and they've posted a few great fiddlehead recipes. This one is quick & easy!
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Thyme-Roasted Parsnips and Pears
Submitted by The Culinary Chase on 05.3.12 at 6:44am.
Another scrumptious recipe from Ripe. I have enjoyed this color-drenched cookbook and because it's that good I have attached a quick video of the book. Once you view the video you'll soon see why I love it. I'm a advocate for mixing things up and combining food groups that perhaps in the past ...
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bake my cake 2012 – the champ
Submitted by Movita on 05.2.12 at 8:40am.
Cripes, people. I’ve aged an extra year overnight. Yesterday’s Bake My Cake voting was off da hook. When I went to bed last night, Elsa, who had been in the lead for about 16 hours, was still in the lead. An eat-my-dust lead. Six hours later, I woke up and everything had changed. Don’t you just l...
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Experience is something you don’t acquire until just after you need it and Colorful Pasta Salad
Submitted by Susartandfood Blog on 05.2.12 at 8:09am.
The fact that it’s almost Cinco de Mayo got me thinking about, well, of all things, Cinco de Mayo. In high school I lived about two hours north of the Mexican border in West Covina, California. Being a suburb of L.A., there were a number of easy access attractions available to young people incl...
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3rd Annual Slow Food Spring Supper
Submitted by With Bite on 05.2.12 at 7:44am.
It's that time of year again! On Saturday, May 5th, Slow Food Nova Scotia will host its 3rd Annual Spring Supper, presented by Taste of Nova Scotia and Wines of Nova Scotia in support of Slow Food Nova Scotia, the Canadian Chefs' Congress and Slow Food International's 1000 Gardens in Africa Project.
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Foodie Rockstar? More like foodie loser...
Submitted by Suzie The Foodie on 05.2.12 at 6:47am.
I think it all started around the time I got beer in the mail. Normally this would make people happy. Me?
I did not remember saying I would review it. I am not a beer drinker. I hate beer.
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A Heavenly Lemony Shrimp Arugula & Roasted Tomato Pasta
Submitted by Once Upon A Feast on 05.2.12 at 6:41am.
I've been remiss... not making pasta, or at least not writing about my pasta experiences of late. But that is obviously about to change.
This absolutely scrumptious Lemony Pasta with Shrimp, Baby Arugula & Roasted Tomatoes so delicious I probably will raid the fridge for seconds at some point ...
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Grilled Potato Rounds with Pesto and Shaved Asparagus
Submitted by The Culinary Chase on 05.2.12 at 6:38am.
Who couldn't love a little potato round dressed up like this? Simple ingredients and these won't last long once you bring them to the table! Asparagus, now in season, is one of my favorite Spring vegetables.
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bake my cake 2012 – final vote
Submitted by Movita on 05.1.12 at 9:04am.
And then there were four. Now these champions will face off in a birthday cake battle royale. Are you ready for some badass buttercreamin’? Polls will be open until tomorrow morning (May 2) at 8 am AST/7 am EST. That’s 24 hours of voting. The winner will announced tomorrow as well.
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Featured Blogger
Submitted by Food, je t'Aimée on 05.1.12 at 8:27am.
Just a wee post today to let you know (in case you hadn't seen my beaming-with-pride tweets or Facebook posts) that last week I was the Featured Blogger over at Food Bloggers of Canada. I think what pleased me more than just being the chosen blog of the week, were the wonderful and kind words of ...
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eat your heart out halifax
Submitted by Eat Halifax on 05.1.12 at 8:25am.
You know I don't need a reason to eat out. Ever. In fact, I usually have to convince myself the opposite. "Kathy, there is tons of food at home so just get off your butt and make some dins." Or something like that. But last Tuesday April 24th, I had a very good reason for dining out. It was Eat Y...
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Creamy Carrot Soup
Submitted by Butter Versus Burpees on 05.1.12 at 8:24am.
I know tomorrow’s the first of May, but I am still feeling the need to curl up with a bowl of soup once in a while! April’s been pretty chilly here in Nova Scotia, and carrots, spuds, and onions are still the main event at my beautiful local Farmer’s Market.
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May 18-19: Root Cellar Work Party
Submitted by Adventures in Local Food on 05.1.12 at 8:20am.
Remember those community root cellar grants were we talking about several months ago? Curious about what’s going on? Well, the Deanery Project in Ship Harbour, our first grant recipient, is hosting a root cellar work party on May 18-19 and you’re invited to attend.
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Not just another flash in the pan and Cinco de Mayo Salad
Submitted by Susartandfood Blog on 05.1.12 at 8:06am.
I woke up to the most glorious day yesterday, bright blue skies, a slight breeze sifting through the screen, and white puffy clouds drifting along lazily on the horizon. Although the Sunday paper sat unopened, the outdoors kept whispering in my ear.
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Cleaning Silverware for Pennies & Is Reg Psychic?
Submitted by Suzie The Foodie on 05.1.12 at 6:55am.
So many years ago, way before I was a foodie, Reg joined me on a journey my family makes every year: the church auction. I had been going every since I was a little kid. Him joining us was a big step to becoming part of our clan.
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bake my cake 2012 – group 4
Submitted by Movita on 04.30.12 at 8:58am.
What up, peeps? Here is the fourth grouping of cakes. Katherine & Scott, Paul, and Haddy all competed against each in the final grouping of Ginger 2011. Which means that they all procrastinate and send in their entries at the last minute.
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Monthly Miette: Lemon Tarts
Submitted by Eat Halifax on 04.30.12 at 8:32am.
A fellow food blogger and friend Aimee has a pretty cool thing going. Last month she started a monthly recipe challenge encouraging friends and fellow bloggers to recreate a recipe from the beautiful cookbook Miette by Meg Ray. Based on the bakery in San Francisco of the same name, it is a lovely...
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Homemade Chocolate Pudding
Submitted by Ashley Eats blog on 04.30.12 at 8:33am.
Ahhhh Sunday. I love and hate you at the same time. WHY do you do this to me? So nice and so relaxing but so dreadful that you have to lead to Monday. What better than to fix the weekend-end woes? Homemade chocolate pudding. Obviously. I’m not sure what you were thinking but back up the tractor a...
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Do-It-Yourself Mozzarella
Submitted by Adventures in Local Food on 04.30.12 at 8:28am.
I’ve been wanting to make mozzarella for years. There’s something about learning a mysterious process that takes one familiar thing (milk) and transforms it into another familiar thing (cheese) that I find irresistible! After I read Barbara Kingsolver’s Animal, Vegetable, Miracle book, where ...
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Onion cream pasta with foie gras
Submitted by Six Top on 04.30.12 at 8:21am.
We’re so damn healthy. Check this out. Hour after hour we sit, iPads in hand while watching TV, planning out all sorts of ways to stay in top shape. Even in the morning, sleeping in, we work hard at preparing ourselves to tackle the next meal. If we had a personal trainer, I know they would love ...
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The Wine Event of the Year!
Submitted by With Bite on 04.30.12 at 7:54am.
It'd Friday am and I'm really excited for Monday. Wait, WHAT? Yes, I know this is not a comment most people would say on a Friday, when, as LoverBoy would say, "Everybody's workin' for the weekend!" But this MOnday is a little different. THIS Monday, I get to attend Innovative Beverage's firs...
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Blackberry-Lime Cornmeal Shortcakes
Submitted by The Culinary Chase on 04.30.12 at 6:41am.
I love interesting and unique types of cookbooks. I received my copy of Ripe last week and thus far have cooked 4 dishes from this beautifully, color co-ordinated book. Whenever I get a new cookbook I always flip through the pages and jot down the page number of the recipe I want to try.
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Daring Bakers' Challenge - Armenian Desserts
Submitted by Mmm...is for Mommy on 04.27.12 at 8:52am.
The Daring Bakers’ April 2012 challenge, hosted by Jason at Daily Candor, were two Armenian standards: nazook and nutmeg cake. Nazook is a layered yeasted dough pastry with a sweet filling, and nutmeg cake is a fragrant, nutty coffee-style cake.
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Monthly Miettes: April Round-Up
Submitted by Food, je t'Aimée on 04.27.12 at 8:21am.
Tarts
Welcome to month two of Monthly Miettes! Rather than choosing a specific recipe for April, I decided to open it up with a theme, where everyone was free to choose the Miette tart of their heart.
Our choices were between the Chocolate Truffle Tart, Lime Meringue Tart, Lemon Tart, Pastry Cr...
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Hello God, it’s me Susie – Whatcha Doin? Fruity Mock Trifle
Submitted by Susartandfood Blog on 04.27.12 at 8:11am.
I am sitting in the corner of my closet, laptop on my knees waiting for the house to implode over my head. Yesterday was quite seriously one of the most star-crossed days I’ve had in a long time, and I’m known for having some righteously strange ones.
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friday again??!!
Submitted by Little Red Kitsch'n on 04.27.12 at 7:34am.
well it appears as though it is friday again. i'm not sure how it arrived so fast, but alas i had better deal with it. luckily i'm finished the cooking for the market... finished so much cooking, i'm having a hard time closing the freezer doors. i don't know what's come over me but i've been cook...
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Little Tikes Get Out N' Grill Barbecue Set Giveaway!
Submitted by Suzie The Foodie on 04.27.12 at 7:01am.
Just like I promised in my newsletter, today is the big giveaway for a little foodie out there: Little Tikes Backyard Barbeque Get Out 'N Grill. Imagine your wee one out in the backyard playing BBQ right beside you!
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chocolate cake with chocolate buttercream frosting
Submitted by Movita on 04.26.12 at 9:10am.
This is the cake I made for Rosie Beaucoup’s birthday. This is the cake you should consider making for someone you love. Because it will make that person love you back. Even if they don’t want to. That’s basically how I snagged 2.0; I won him over with baking. Also, this cake says: I forgive you ...
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Go-To Muffin Recipe
Submitted by Adventures in Local Food on 04.26.12 at 8:37am.
I’m determined to eat up the very last of my winter stores, and so the great freezer clean-out continues. One way to use up small amounts of fruit is to throw them into a batch of muffins. I like the following oatmeal muffin recipe, because I can make it almost exclusively from local ingredient...
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Asparagus strudel
Submitted by Kirsten's Kitchen on 04.26.12 at 7:46am.
t is that time of year again, when spring has arrived and so have the asparagus! I love these guys ( no pun intended..hehe). I had 3 boxes of phyllo in my freezer, all opened with a few sheets left in each. I wanted to use them up so I thought I would make a savory strudel. This is a much health...
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Chickpea-nut Butter Cookies & A Tropical Traditions Giveaway
Submitted by Mmm...is for Mommy on 04.25.12 at 8:40am.
I was pretty excited when I was selected by Tropical Traditions to review their Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil. I'm not a dietician, so I won't get into the merits of coconut oil in my post, but I will say that after many years of reading and research on the subject, I have no problems using it ...
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Whatever you fear most has no power— it is your fear that has the power – Oprah Winfrey and Parmesan
Submitted by Susartandfood Blog on 04.25.12 at 8:15am.
As I’ve detailed in many blogs I’ve spent a good deal of my life hoofing it from one location to another across our fair country. This was a story I published when I first began blogging about my times in Arkansas when the only ones who stopped by to read over my shoulder were myself and the cat.
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Big Day Downtown, The Series. Episode 6
Submitted by With Bite on 04.25.12 at 7:50am.
We're on to episode 6 of Big Day Downtown, the Series. In this episode, I get to learn all about Halifax's rich history at Pier 21 from Kristine Kovacevic. Pier 21 is an incredible spot and really does have a past worth looking into.
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living dairy-free: simple tips
Submitted by Simple Balance on 04.25.12 at 8:37am.
If you’ve been told that you or your child are allergic or sensitive to dairy and are trying to avoid it as a result, don’t panic! I often hear from parents who are worried about their ability to get their kids the calcium they need without milk, but the truth is we don’t need “three servings of...
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WEEDING
Submitted by Keeping It Real on 04.25.12 at 7:22am.
If you look closely you will see that the dandelion greens are sprouting up everywhere, including in my perennial fruit and vegetable garden. The whole bed needs to be weeded, and what better way to begin than by harvesting the dandelion greens for supper? Eating dandelions may seem foreign to ...
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Wilton Products & Making Petit Fours: Part 2
Submitted by Suzie The Foodie on 04.25.12 at 6:55am.
Since I saw Anna Olson make petit fours on her show Sugar all those years ago, I have really wanted to make them. It was one of the first times I had ever seen fondant being used and it totally seemed out of my reach. Now, thanks to Wilton, I can make them any time!
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Maple Parsnip Soup
Submitted by Adventures in Local Food on 04.24.12 at 8:39am.
Here’s an interesting fun fact about this blog: according to WordPress statistics, one of the most popular blog posts we’ve ever had is ‘Pining For Parsnips‘. It’s a little bewildering, but week after week, this post continues to be viewed by folks all over the world. Obviously the hungry public...
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Oatmeal Pecan Sandwich Cookies with Peanut Butter Filling
Submitted by Domestic Bliss on 04.24.12 at 7:50am.
I have just found a new favourite cookie! Not that I really needed to. I mean sure the rotation of cookies being baked around here is getting a little bland but still, this is a frivolous snack we're talking about. Variety is really just the icing on the cake. Or in this case the icing sandwiched...
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Wilton Petit Fours Part I: Joy of Baking's Pound Cake
Submitted by Suzie The Foodie on 04.24.12 at 7:00am.
After reading my post explaining why I hate cake (BTW, thank you all so much for the support, it moved me deeply), you will now have a closer understanding to the significance of me trying to make my own pretty petit fours using Joy of Baking's Pound Cake.
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Steak and Kidney Pie (A Tribute to England)
Submitted by The Culinary Chase on 04.24.12 at 6:49am.
Today is St. George's Day, a day for England. My 88 year-old mother in-law arrived on Saturday from England and to celebrate today I asked Aida if she would make her famous steak and kidney pie. This recipe originally came from her mother. Aida was born in Gibraltar and moved to England in 194...
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Did you ever stop to think, and forget to start again? Winnie the Pooh and Breakfast Stromboli
Submitted by Susartandfood Blog on 04.23.12 at 8:12am.
It is so pleasantly quiet in the house at the moment I’m hesitant to break the silence even ever so slightly by placing my hands on the keyboard. I think better in the quiet. Perhaps that’s why I like mornings. It’s warm, and going to get much more so later in the day.
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Would you eat this earth burger?
Submitted by Six Top on 04.23.12 at 8:10am.
OK, I won’t really eat it. But wouldn’t it be great if I could? I’d just stroll out to the backyard and grab anything that looked tasty. Ooh, there’s an acorn! That stick over there would make a great snack! Who’s in the mood for mud pie?!
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More MODA!
Submitted by With Bite on 04.23.12 at 7:41am.
Last Friday night, my BF and I went out to a late dinner at MODA on Dresden Row. Neither of us ad been before, but we were looking forward to trying it out. When we arrived at about 8:30, we were seated at a tiny table for 2 by the window. After quite the time trying to make a decision, we fin...
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Foodie Tour of Downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia
Submitted by Suzie The Foodie on 04.23.12 at 6:30am.
Me and three other fabulous foodies spent yesterday exploring downtown via food. Thanks to my friend Emily who knows downtown Halifax like the back of her hand, we got to try all sorts of goodies. We began at the relaxed and funky restaurant the Foggy Goggle on Argyle Street.
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Presto Pasta Night #260
Submitted by Once Upon A Feast on 04.23.12 at 6:25am.
This week's Presto Pasta Night Roundup has lots of Springtime. Asparagus is definitely an early harbinger and hopefully I can find some at my local farmers market soon. All the dishes grabbed my attention and I know you'll enjoy them as much as I do. Thanks all for sharing!
First in is Emma...
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Food & Wine Magazine: April Cover Recipe
Submitted by Food, je t'Aimée on 04.20.12 at 8:18am.
Asian Beef with Basil
Rating: 5 out of 5 - Incredible flavour in a straight-forward recipe.
Thank goodness for challenges and blogging events like these. With so many things on my plate (the plate that seems to be on auto-refill - I'm sure everyone knows the feeling!), it's these challenges tha...
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Simple Tomato Salad
Submitted by Domestic Bliss blog on 04.20.12 at 7:27am.
I know this looks a little too simple...but trust me; if you love tomatoes, you will love the simplicity.
The other night I made another simple salad (greens + tomatoes + balsamic + olive oil) to accompany some grilled burgers and although the salad was good, I just couldn't keep from eating al...
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logistics
Submitted by Little Red Kitsch'n on 04.20.12 at 7:25am.
sometimes i forget that i do not have limitless freezer space. logistics are my nemesis. i have lofty goals, but the reality is, only so much stuff can fit in the freezers. this is how my freezers currently look:
oopsy.
and i haven't even finished all of my prep yet. i've had to scratch the chi...
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Nutella-Filled Danish Pancakes/Ebleskivers/Poffertjes
Submitted by Suzie The Foodie on 04.20.12 at 6:47am.
Are these not the most adorable mini pancakes you have ever seen?! And they have Nutella inside them!
Despite having major issues with the PC coffee makers I bought (update to come soon), when I saw this cast iron Danish Pancake Pan for under $5... I had to pick one up.
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Lemon Quinoa
Submitted by Mmm...is for Mommy on 04.19.12 at 8:28am.
We just don't eat enough quinoa... I love it, hubby tolerates it and even Miss Picky Pants will eat it, so I have no idea why that is. I was marinating some tandoori chicken tonight and was trying to figure out what I could make as a side because we ran out of basmati last night, when I remember...
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Spaghetti Squash Pomodoro
Submitted by Butter Versus Burpees blog on 04.19.12 at 8:03am.
Sometimes come supper I feel like I could eat myself out of house and home. Regardless of how much I ate that day, the odd evening I am so friggin ravenous I want nothing more than to just sit down to a big huge meal!
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Red carrot soup
Submitted by Six Top on 04.19.12 at 7:51am.
Should I have been as surprised that red carrots would make such a red soup? Indeed I was. Honestly, it took me a few bites to get into it. I was bummed, said I had wasted my time and even declared it a disaster. I thought it looked unappetizing. Almost like mud.
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PC Black Label Truffle Aioli is at my Superstore!!!
Submitted by Suzie The Foodie on 04.19.12 at 6:34am.
I was so excited to see that PC Black Label's Truffle Aioli is now being sold at my Superstore! It was my number one pick for 2011's best new product and I could not get it! Not fair!
Hearing my plight at the dearth of said product at my own store, Loblaw sent me three bottles! I mean seriously,...
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Arugula & Asiago Pesto
Submitted by Ashley Eats blog on 04.18.12 at 8:31am.
Well first off, mahjah props to Ben Boudreau for recommending I tantalize my taste buds with this dirty little number. Then a second props to How Sweet It Is for showing arugula the love.
Realistically, I could eat pesto on anything. Oh wait, I don’t need anything to eat pesto (just a spoon). No...
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CSA Spring Cooking Class
Submitted by Adventures in Local Food on 04.18.12 at 8:22am.
We’ve been holding seasonal cooking classes for awhile now, and we’ve loved sharing knowledge about the bounty of Nova Scotia. Spring can be a tough time to eat local though – a lot of farmers are almost at the end of their winter root vegetables, but it’s still too soon for springtime favourite...
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Dogs have Owners, Cats have Staff – Anon and Decadent Bleu Cheese and Rosemary Garlic Bread
Submitted by Susartandfood Blog on 04.18.12 at 8:16am.
Yesterday was one of those days so chocked full that it was like cramming for a book report with only enough time to read every other line in the book to gather the gist of the story. Definitely not a day to sweat the details.
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The Ardmore Tea Room
Submitted by Chomp Food Blog on 04.18.12 at 8:18am.
Rebecca: Not all breakfasts are created equal. Some have newfound flavour combinations of epic proportions. Others are tried-and-true breakfasts with a twist. While the breakfasts at the Ardmore, Quinpool's favourite diner for over 50 years, may not live up to epic breakfast status, they make up ...
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More Pinterest Deliciousness - Pasta & More
Submitted by Once Upon A Feast on 04.18.12 at 6:47am.
First let's start off with last night's amazing dinner... Creamy Shrimp & Mushroom Pasta with a Little Heat. It's adapted from one I found at Chaos in the Kitchen (a new blog to me and one I'll be visiting often for more recipes to "pin") via Pinterest. With 10 tablespoons of butter, this one...
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Cooking Light's Sweet Potato Chicken Curry
Submitted by Mmm...is for Mommy on 04.17.12 at 9:22am.
This week I wanted to be sure to try at least one recipe from Cooking Light. I popped a couple of the ingredients I had on hand into their search and voilà, dinner!
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happy birthday, rosie beaucoup {and peanut butter swirled brownies}
Submitted by Movita on 04.17.12 at 9:18am.
Today is Rosie Beaucoup’s birthday. She’s like, the best mother ever. So I thought I’d tell you a little story – one of my favourite Rosie Beaucoup stories. Some of you may have heard this before – it was on my old blog. But don’t worry, I have to make Rosie Beaucoup’s birthday cake this week, so...
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baked berry oatmeal
Submitted by Simple Balance on 04.17.12 at 9:12am.
This one will save your bacon on a busy morning (it’s vegan, so, it will also literally save your bacon! :)
Make the night before, pop it in the fridge, and cook it up in 20 minutes. Or, even better, bake it fully the night before, and just reheat in the morning for a quick, healthy breakfast.
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Flat Stanleys Eat Lunch
Submitted by Dream BIg on 04.17.12 at 8:17am.
We decided to have lunch at the LaHave Bakery. This building is over 100 years old and is along the LaHave River. There is even a skate boarding company and a half pipe inside!
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Spinach & cheese scoffins
Submitted by Kirsten's Kitchen on 04.17.12 at 7:56am.
Savory vegan cheese and spinach go together like salt and pepper. Great for breakfast or served beside a hot bowl of soup. These are a cross between a muffin and scone...a scoffin!
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Janet & Greta's Quick-Rise Healthy Pizza Dough: Breadmaker Version
Submitted by Suzie The Foodie on 04.17.12 at 7:08am.
What I love about the Janet & Greta's cookbook The Looneyspoons Collection is when I want to make something indulgent like pizza I can find a healthy version that I can adapt.
My hand pain has been pretty darn bad lately so the idea of making their whole wheat dough with ground flax seed for the...
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Grilled Asparagus Salad with Lemon Parmesan Vinaigrette
Submitted by The Culinary Chase on 04.17.12 at 6:52am.
A while ago I confessed to being hooked on Pinterest. I still am but what I have happily discovered is that it has introduced me to other food sites I had never heard of. Easy Eats is one of them. For those looking for a gluten-free diet visit their digital food and lifestyle magazine.
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Liquid Easter Diet
Submitted by Ashley Eats blog on 04.16.12 at 8:39am.
Unfortunately my wired shut boyfriend was still wired shut for Easter. Poor guy. If there is anyone on this planet who loves a good meal that fills the table, it’s Jud. That being said I felt super terrible I was dragging him home to my parent’s house for Easter Dinner. I needed to do something t...
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Trail Mix Cookies : Gluten Free, Paleo, Delicious!
Submitted by Butter Versus Burpees on 04.16.12 at 8:38am.
I love my local bulk store. I can spend an embarrassing amount of time perusing the aisles, taking little baggies of this and that; it’s a great way to try out new spices, grains, flours etc in small quantities until you decide they’re not for you, or that you love them!
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Muffin Monday: Ricotta, Basil & Sun-dried Tomato
Submitted by Food, je t'Aimée on 04.16.12 at 8:37am.
I was definitely excited to try this week's muffin because I've rarely gotten to participate when it's been a savoury recipe! The instant I saw the words 'ricotta' and 'basil' in my in-box, I knew this muffin and I were going to have a lovely breakfast date over the weekend.
Though likely just p...
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How to grow your own sprouts
Submitted by Adventures in Local Food on 04.16.12 at 8:34am.
This Saturday we had a great workshop on how to grow sprouts at home. Shelley Skedden from the East Coast Family Market, AKA Blois Family Farms, was on hand to teach us the ins and outs of growing your own greens throughout the cool months when fresh veggies are hard to come by.
Here are the st...
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If you are seeking creative ideas, go out walking. Angels whisper to a man when he goes for a walk –
Submitted by Susartandfood Blog on 04.16.12 at 8:28am.
Today was a glorious day. I slept through the night without having to “bend my knees”, if you will, or having Miss Boo, the Queen of Cats, doing the two-step across my lower extremities. Why do cats do that do you suppose? Knead and circle, circle and knead.
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Waffled Pillsbury Cinnamon Buns
Submitted by Suzie The Foodie on 04.16.12 at 6:35am.
Thanks to a reader who fell in love with Pinterest like me, I discovered the foodie idea of waffling cinnamon buns. The pin originally came from Simply Designing and I was desperate for an economical and easy sweet brunch treat.
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Apple Pie Egg Rolls with Cardamom Whipped Cream
Submitted by The Culinary Chase on 04.16.12 at 6:26am.
In this recipe, the humble apple pie gets a make over...finger-food style! These were so easy to whip up and I absolutely love the warm, lemony flavor of cardamom. It can be the predominant spice or as a background note.
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Meyer Lemon & Blueberry Trifle (and More Easter Feasting)
Submitted by Mmm...is for Mommy on 04.13.12 at 8:23am.
Some people will argue that the internet and social networking is disconnecting us as a society. I think the opposite is true. Not only do I interact and meet with so many great people that I never would have met otherwise through my blog, without my online community, I doubt that this Easter tr...
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meaty, meaty goodness
Submitted by Eat Halifax on 04.13.12 at 8:02am.
Those folks over at Chives are some crafty. Not being open for lunch, they transformed the little nook adjacent (the old Mud Room cafe I am told, thanks Gary!) and viola, Ciboulette was born. And guess, my English friends, what ciboulette means en francais? Chives of course. Yes, very crafty.
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Salad sushi
Submitted by Kirsten's Kitchen on 04.13.12 at 7:07am.
Do you ever find yourself staring into the abyss of your fridge? That was me this afternoon. Just looking for something, anything to snack on. I must admit I am not one to grab an apple, and I am hungry more often than not. Feeding myself and Simone, makes me eat a lot more than usual.
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interviewed on cravings of a lunatic
Submitted by Movita on 04.12.12 at 8:33am.
Hey. I just wanted to tell you that I really like what you did with your hair today. And also, my friend Kim? Over at Cravings of a Lunatic? She wrote a feature about me! She said gobs of nice stuff about yours truly, and then interviewed me like James freakin’ Lipton.
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Crispy Turnip Fries & Spicy Aioli
Submitted by Butter Versus Burpees blog on 04.12.12 at 7:54am.
This post is keeping me occupied while I ride out a minor bought of flight anxiety…it was major for the first hour but I’ve managed to chill out, open my eyes and begin to move around…yeah. I have a ridiculous fear of flying; not so bad that it stops me from going anywhere, but bad enough that I ...
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Homemade Spicy Samosas
Submitted by Adventures in Local Food on 04.12.12 at 7:51am.
I know that a lot of us are pretty tired of eating root vegetables – but honestly? I don’t think I can get sick of potatoes.
I’ve written about my love of potatoes before… I think my favourite thing with these starchy tubers is that so many cultures around the world have figured out how to inco...
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Cheese Curds
Submitted by Chomp Food Blog on 04.12.12 at 7:48am.
Ben: A couple weeks ago we decided to try out Cheese Curds, a brand new gourmet burger/poutine restaurant in Dartmouth (right across from Value Village on Pleasant St.) that has exploded in popularity. We really had no idea what to expect; having no car, we don't exactly venture over to Dartmouth...
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a le vent en poupe (Building up a Head of Steam) and Berry Topped Puff Pancake
Submitted by Susartandfood Blog on 04.12.12 at 7:45am.
Yesterday was the oddest day I’ve ever experienced on my blog. I posted a recipe from this site on my Pinterest account and my stats shot up through the heavens and are hovering back there somewhere around the Milky Way. To add to my confusion, my blog following on WordPress sank in a blog bog ...
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'Eat Your Heart Out' Halifax!
Submitted by With Bite on 04.12.12 at 7:28am.
This week is going to be a 3-post kind of week; I have so much stuff to talk about!!
So let's get down to business: I want to write about a great event coming up, here in Halifax on Tuesday, April 24th. Save room for dinner that night, because over ten restos in Halifax will be participating i...
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Orange Zested Cookies with Sweet Orange Glaze
Submitted by Suzie The Foodie on 04.12.12 at 6:34am.
My dear friend Tammy mentioned making a batch of Orange Zested Cookies with Sweet Orange Glaze from the blog Stephanie's Kitchen and I just had to try them! I love all orange treats and feel it is an under appreciated flavour choice because of its subtlety. Personally, it is one of my favourites.
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Roasted Bell Peppers Stuffed with Quinoa
Submitted by The Culinary Chase on 04.12.12 at 6:28am.
A colorful plate of food usually means it's a nutritional one and such is the case with this dish. Bell peppers are the Christmas ornaments of the vegetable world. Beautifully shaped glossy exterior with a wide array of vivid colors ranging from green, red, yellow, orange, purple, brown to blac...
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NYC Eats, In Photos
Submitted by Food, je t'Aimée on 04.11.12 at 7:48am.
This is about 1/4 of what I actually ate in NYC and, miraculously, I did not return home 25 pounds heavier!
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Jambon Dans Le Petit Moulin
Submitted by Feisty Chef on 04.11.12 at 6:53am.
We all have childhood memories; smells, tastes, textures. One particular food memory for me was when my maman would boil a ham. It sounds pretty simple, and it was, but what came out of this ham was pretty darn good. The boiling liquid would get saved for ham and pea soup, and after a few days of...
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Contest Winners & Foodie Update!
Submitted by Suzie The Foodie on 04.11.12 at 6:47am.
The winner of the star anise pendant is Laura Dawn!
"I love the star anise (and LOVE the smell of anise!) pendant. I'm a bit of a 'hippie' with my style, so it's a winner for this gal! Simplistic and beautiful."
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a tale of shattered dreams and also, quinoa salad
Submitted by Movita on 04.10.12 at 9:04am.
I grew up in a village. I didn’t think much of it until one of my students said, “a village? Those are real? I thought those only existed in fairy tales!” Are kids getting dumber?
Recently, Rosie Beaucoup brought out a whole bunch of stuff from my village childhood to show 2.0. Highlights includ...
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Meal preparation: How to make healthy eating faster and easier!
Submitted by Healthy Hfx on 04.10.12 at 9:08am.
We have talked about the importance of meal and ingredient preparation on the blog before and I could go on and on about the importance of it, when it comes to healthy heating. It makes meal time so much easier.
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Kale Chips
Submitted by Ashley Eats blog on 04.10.12 at 8:31am.
Kale is a hog when it comes to nutritional value. It likes to rack up the nutrition points. Its high in vitamin K, A, C, and a whole party of minerals. So what exactly are we dealing with here? We got a little bit of antioxidants, rounded out with some great anti-inflammatory effects, and a bit o...
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Calling All Big Hearts and Hungry Bellies
Submitted by Butter Versus Burpees blog on 04.10.12 at 8:29am.
May I please have a moment to gush over a lovely lady that’s in my life? I will stop short of writing a full blown girl-crush confessional on here, but hot damn Tara MacDonald you are a wonder of a woman.
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Family (meal) planning
Submitted by Adventures in Local Food on 04.10.12 at 8:26am.
Today’s post comes from fellow EAC staffer, Jennifer West. You may remember Jen from this cooking workshop post last year. This Groundwater Coordinator knows her way around a kitchen.
I have to admit I am very organized. I am also very cheap, and so find that the most cost effective way to m...
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Eatster 2012
Submitted by Six Top on 04.10.12 at 8:22am.
When the Valley gang gets together it can usually be summarized in a word –excess. It encapsulates everything. The prime examples being food, booze, entertainment, insults, sloth and gas. All are happily exploited. We arrive full of excitement and energy and always leave with promises that “we wi...
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If you can’t learn to do it well, you should learn to enjoy doing it badly and Creamy Au Gratin Pota
Submitted by Susartandfood Blog on 04.10.12 at 8:19am.
Yesterday, as holidays go, sucked. But, Easter of all holidays is certainly not meant to be all about Susie. First, I filled my watering pot to douse my plants since we’ve been away. The cat, ecstatic to have company wound around my legs and put me off balance.
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Easter brunch : Mexican hash
Submitted by Kirsten's Kitchen on 04.10.12 at 7:18am.
Pan seared potatoes, onion and red pepper with Yves veggie crumbles and Daiya cheese served on top of an english muffin.I also added little chili powder and some sliced avocado. This was a great brunch, the only thing missing was a mimosa!
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Restaurant Review: Ela! Greek Taverna - Bayers Lake
Submitted by Suzie The Foodie on 04.10.12 at 6:43am.
Since I actually got out of the house yesterday and hit the "town" (Bayers Lake) with my friend Emily who spoiled me rotten, driving me to all sorts of cool places... I just had to share this phenomenal foodie meal with you.
We started our afternoon together with lunch at Ela! Greek Taverna. I h...
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Pinterest & iPad - Old Traditions & New Technologies
Submitted by Once Upon A Feast on 04.10.12 at 6:35am.
It's Passover, and like any traditional holiday, we feast on the same dishes and recipes (or variations) we ate as children and our parents ate as children...and before them, the first immigrants bringing the ones from "back home" when they were children to their new lands and new beginnings.
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Zucchini and Broccoli Hummus
Submitted by The Culinary Chase on 04.10.12 at 6:33am.
Looking for an alternative, healthy dip? This raw spin on the bean version of hummus is eye-catching and nutritious. Tahini is the ground paste of sesame seeds. It looks like a smooth peanut butter and has a nutty flavor with slight bitter notes.
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lemon coconut squares and a new series
Submitted by Movita on 04.5.12 at 8:44am.
I am a worrier. As in: I think I have a crippling anxiety-disease that is taking over my life. To be honest, worrying takes up more time in my day than anything else now, which I’m thinking can’t be normal. Actually, I’m worrying that it can’t be normal.
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A Make-Ahead, Portable Lunch
Submitted by Adventures in Local Food on 04.5.12 at 8:20am.
As a student with a hectic week-day schedule, it’s taken a lot of planning to make sure I pack meals to eat between classes at school. I’ve scoped out all the public microwaves on campus, but sometimes it’s nice to be able to nibble on your lunch while doing your studying in the library, (in one...
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Roasted Eggplants & Hunting Through Bookmarks
Submitted by Once Upon A Feast on 04.5.12 at 6:52am.
I bought two beautiful plump eggplants a week or so ago. (This photo from an earlier purchase but too cute to pass up here.) I had a particular recipe in mind and bookmarked it. Then "Life" took over and the eggplants started to ... age... not so plump and firm, but still usable.
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Caramelized Onion, Mushroom and Gruyère Tartlets
Submitted by The Culinary Chase on 04.5.12 at 6:51am.
Who doesn't enjoy a savory tartlet? They're tiny, delicate, delicious and the perfect party food. Cook the onion and mushroom mixture ahead of time so you are not rushing to pop these in the oven. I like that this recipe doesn't call for any tart pans leaving less to clean up - yay!
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My Favourite Chocolate Cupcakes
Submitted by Mmm...is for Mommy on 04.4.12 at 8:53am.
When Green & Black's Organic also sent me some of their cocoa to experiment with, I was originally thinking of making some cocoa meringue nests for Easter (and still might), but Chelsea really wanted to bake with me and cupcakes are just so much more fun. I decided to whip up some chocolate cupc...
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Don’t just do something stand there (White Rabbit in Alice and Wonderland) and Braided Easter Bread
Submitted by Susartandfood Blog on 04.4.12 at 8:05am.
I began this week in a dead run, and “puff”, I’m still hitting the trail. What a crazy beginning to April. Hope this isn’t any indication of what the rest of the month is going to bring! Monday was just off the charts.
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Maple, Mushroom & Wild Rice Soup
Submitted by Feisty Chef on 04.4.12 at 7:00am.
By now, most people are aware that I do a monthly dinner with the Two If By Sea crew and we call them “TIBS Family Dinners“. Our last dinner, on March 30th, I decided to go hog wild on the maple syrup, and devote a dinner to the syrupy stuff. Well, the first course (after my amuse of home-made po...
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Birthday Blog Giveaway!
Submitted by Suzie The Foodie on 04.4.12 at 6:54am.
Today is my blog's third year bday celebration! Yup, three years. I can not believe I have been blogging that long. It is just shocking to me that I have managed to keep it up. It is all because of my faithful and fabulous foodie friends that I have managed to last this long. Thank you!
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Turning the Beet Around
Submitted by Adventures in Local Food on 04.3.12 at 8:39am.
I must now confess that I ordered too many beets for my root cellar this year. However, I’m stubborn and the beets are still firm and I am just as determined as ever to eat ALL of them. And thus beets are the subject of today’s clean out the root cellar and deep freeze challenge post.
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Chick Flick Sunday and Spicy Mexican Rice (Arroz)
Submitted by Susartandfood Blog on 04.3.12 at 8:34am.
Our cable company was hosting a freebie yesterday promoting some of their premium channels. Since I had to pack and cook, I declared it “Chick Flick Sunday” and posted a sign “no testosterone allowed”. It was glorious. Miss Boo, our alpha cat, and I assumed the Lotus position on the floor in fr...
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Avocado with Bell Pepper and Tomatoes
Submitted by The Culinary Chase on 04.3.12 at 6:46am.
I enjoy combining raw vegetables and using them as an appetizer...fresh and pure instantly come to mind. Plus there's no need to worry about nutritional loss due to cooking. This is such an easy recipe and looks wonderful on a plate! Your family and friends will definitely take notice.
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nectarine muffins and birthdays
Submitted by Movita on 04.2.12 at 8:49am.
Today is my niece’s birthday. Apolline lives in France, and I haven’t met her yet. That’s all going to change this summer when she comes to visit me. But this post isn’t really about Apolline. It’s about 2.0 and the cats.
movita: Today is Apolline’s birthday.
2.0: Really?
movita: Yup. She’s tw...
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Dark Chocolate Babka (makes the best French toast ever)
Submitted by Mmm...is for Mommy on 04.2.12 at 8:48am.
The awesome folks at Green & Black's Organic were kind enough to send me a couple of their products to whip up some Easter treats... luckily one of the most traditional Easter foods out there is Babka, Chocolate Babka to be exact (we all know who the lesser Babka is... don't we Seinfeld fans).
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A Whine And Cheese Baby Shower
Submitted by Urban Squirrel on 04.2.12 at 8:14am.
My besties put on a Whine and Cheese themed baby shower for me Saturday night! They incorporated the theme into almost every bit of the shower. The decorations and ideas were all crafted by them.
The invitations were designed and provided by my sister Shannon.
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Muffin Monday: Rice Pudding Muffins
Submitted by Food, je t'Aimée on 04.2.12 at 8:11am.
There is nothing quite as soothing as a warm (or cold!) bowl of rice pudding. It's fine comfort food, and it's why I've always liked "Kozy Shack," at least for the aptness of the brand name. But, as usual, nothing beats homemade.
This past Saturday night, F. and I hosted my father's 60th birthda...
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Eenie Meenie AsheleyEats
Submitted by Ashley Eats on 04.2.12 at 8:08am.
My fine, fabulous, and creative friend Sarah Orford at Orford Creative put her pedal to the metal and personally designed these little guys for me. Perfect for passing on delicious goodness. Try not to eat the card though- it doesn’t taste as good as chocolate itself.
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Dill Beet Soup
Submitted by Butter Versus Burpees blog on 04.2.12 at 8:07am.
So many things have come from me finally jumping into the world of twitter (@B_versus_B). I have gained a whole gaggle of local foodie lady-friends, have had the opportunity to chat with lots of local restauranteurs, chefs, and farmers, and most importantly, have a new venue to share pictures of ...
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Mirror, Mirror on the Wall Who’s the Fairest ….Hello? Creamy Broccoli Potato Soup
Submitted by Susartandfood Blog on 04.2.12 at 8:04am.
Yesterday I cashed in my gift certificate for a facial that’s been sitting in my drawer. My face insisted on it. Sometimes I find it hard to stop and take care of things for myself. Having a facial, and I’m probably the only woman over fifty out there that hadn’t had one before she celebrated ...
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Valley sausages with pan sauce
Submitted by Six Top on 04.2.12 at 7:59am.
We still have a while to go yet before our CSA starts delivering again. It’s been months now and we’re missing those weekly boxes full of gorgeous valley produce. Fourtunately, a decent flow of local food remains to be found at the Seaport Market.
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President's Choice Cooking School's Power Fruit Breakfast Crumble
Submitted by Suzie The Foodie on 04.2.12 at 6:41am.
Ironically, the "night of the coffee maker" (update to come) was also the night I made the crumble I had at the Loblaw media event for their livelifewell program for my friends.
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Grilled Artichokes
Submitted by The Culinary Chase on 04.2.12 at 6:28am.
I love artichokes of any form but have always steered clear when it comes to cooking them at home or should I say prepping them at home. The first time I prepared an artichoke was last year - roasted artichoke bottoms with shrimp and herbed mayonnaise. I was happy with the results but like anyt...
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Reason #387: Why preserving food is so awesome…
Submitted by Adventures in Local Food on 03.30.12 at 8:28am.
Reason #387: …Because you will fall down on your knees, weeping with pleasure, from the taste of last season’s tomatoes when early spring finally arrives. Your canned salsa will give you hope that summer will appear once again.
Ok, this is a little melodramatic… but homemade salsa does help wh...
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chai, cuppow & chairs
Submitted by Twenty-Two Pleasant on 03.29.12 at 8:45am.
This is something I've been making for several months now, and I can't even tell you how much I enjoy it. It is so simple, so delicious, and so quick - and it improves my day by about 21%. The original recipe is here; I've significantly altered the amounts and omitted the sugar, so you might pref...
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Guilty Pleasures: Smoke's and Susie's
Submitted by Chomp Food Blog on 03.29.12 at 8:18am.
Rebecca: When Ben came up with the idea to do a theme post about our guilty food pleasures, I enthusiastically agreed. As I mentioned in our Coastal post, I am unashamed to admit that I am a lover of poutine. I've become a bit of a poutine "snob", as one may say, because mozzarella cheese just do...
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Holy Smokes, Batman and Cheesy Double Stuffed Potatoes
Submitted by Susartandfood Blog on 03.29.12 at 8:14am.
Last night my granddaughter tie-dyed a shirt to wear to school today. Opening the door and seeing her sitting there wrapping the rubber bands and dipping the tee-shirt in the paint took me back to the late 60′s and early 70′s. The dawning of the age of Aquarius, what an interesting ...
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I am not dying for a cup of coffee!
Submitted by Suzie The Foodie on 03.29.12 at 7:10am.
If you watched the video tour of my kitchen, you will hear me kind of laugh when I get to my $10 President's Choice coffee maker. I knew when I bought I had a feeling it wasn't going to last long but if it could last for a few visits with family and provide coffee... That was fine with me.
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Quinoa Salad in Endive Spears
Submitted by The Culinary Chase on 03.29.12 at 6:59am.
Quinoa (pronounced keen-wa) was an ancient food staple for the Inca civilization and has been cultivated for more than 5,000 years. Its health benefits are huge. Quinoa contains more proteins than any other grain, is a good source of dietary fiber, gluten free and easy to digest, is high in magn...
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the mighty brussels sprout
Submitted by Simple Balance on 03.28.12 at 8:56am.
I’m well aware that I’m taking a risk here, but my second green veggie of choice for this month’s Green Vegetable Family Challenge is the dreaded brussels sprout.
Why have I chosen this particular vegetable? Because I think it’s gotten a bad wrap as the victim of overcooking and poor seasoning,...
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Monthly Miettes: March Round-Up
Submitted by Food, je t'Aimée on 03.28.12 at 8:27am.
I decided I'd wait to write about my experience making the Tomboy Cake until I posted the round-up for March. It seemed like a good idea at the time, but now I'm feeling a little bashful after seeing the beautiful cakes made by everyone else who participated in this challenge! Ladies - bravo!
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Rosemary Kalamata Potatoes
Submitted by Ashley Eats blog on 03.28.12 at 8:21am.
I seem to have developed a wee bit of an olive problem. Initially, I found olives were one of those acquired tastes that take awhile to get used to. I started being able to get the black olives down, then we migrated to manzanilla olives, and now we’re a big girl and eat just about any olive in t...
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community of food
Submitted by Eat Halifax on 03.28.12 at 8:18am.
In the past few months, I've had the pleasure to attend several food related community events. We really do have mad love for all things food here in Hali and I revel in it. What a perfect environment to open a lil' resto-cafe.
Back in the winter I joined twitter and I can't say enough about ho...
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Apple Cheddar Pie
Submitted by Adventures in Local Food on 03.28.12 at 8:15am.
The lovely Elisabeth Bailey, author of A Taste of the Maritimes: Local, Seasonal Recipes the Whole Year Round, kindly submitted this blog post. You may remember Elisabeth from our summer 2011 cooking series and our 2011 Valentine’s Day cooking class.
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Whole Wheat Rye Rolls
Submitted by Domestic Bliss blog on 03.28.12 at 7:31am.
I think I have found roll heaven.
The first time I whipped these up I was drifting in and out of cold-induced naps. I had made a hot and spicy vegetable soup for dinner to try to cure my cold and couldn't imagine eating it without some sort of delicious bread like substance.
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Bringing Balance: Brussels Sprouts - Friend not Foe!
Submitted by HRM Parent blog on 03.28.12 at 7:09am.
I'm well aware that I'm taking a risk here, but my second green veggie of choice for this month's Family Challenge is the dreaded brussels sprout.
Why have I chosen this particular vegetable? Because I think it's gotten a bad wrap as the victim of overcooking and poor seasoning, which has lead t...
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Anne Burrell's Braised Chicken Thighs with Mushrooms & Almond Puree
Submitted by Suzie The Foodie on 03.28.12 at 7:04am.
I thought if there was ever a recipe with chicken thighs in it that Reg would like, it would be this one by Anne Burrell from her new cookbook Cook Like a Rockstar published by Random House of Canada. Chicken, mushrooms, herbs, wine... What is not to like?
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March Daring Bakers Challenge - Dutch Crunch Bread
Submitted by Mmm...is for Mommy on 03.27.12 at 9:00am.
Sara and Erica of Baking JDs were our March 2012 Daring Baker hostesses! Sara & Erica challenged us to make Dutch Crunch bread, a delicious sandwich bread with a unique, crunchy topping. Sara and Erica also challenged us to create a one of a kind sandwich with our bread!
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Crispy Pan-Fried Haddock
Submitted by Butter Versus Burpees blog on 03.27.12 at 8:22am.
Guys! This is an exciting post for me…it’s my very first one where fish takes the stage. I ditched eating meat a few years ago, but have kept fish in my diet for a meal or two a week. I can get locally caught fish so easily being a Nova Scotian, and of that I take full advantage.
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I’ve been on a diet for two weeks and all I’ve lost is fourteen days – Two Ton Tony and Slow Cooker
Submitted by Susartandfood Blog on 03.27.12 at 8:11am.
According to the experts, which for all I know could be Pooh and Piglet, Americans are snacking much more than in the past. Hmmm. Oh, sorry, I was wiping the orange residue off my fingers from the firey bag of Cheetos I just polished off.
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Blueberry Muffins
Submitted by Domestic Bliss blog on 03.27.12 at 7:25am.
Blueberry muffins are so classic. Much like fluffy pancakes, a simple chicken soup, or chocolate chip cookies, blueberry muffins are one of those homemade foods you can always rely on to make you feel good.
After a good week or more of pure sunshine (and unseasonably high temperatures) this morn...
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Peanut butter and banana granola
Submitted by Kirsten's Kitchen on 03.27.12 at 7:24am.
This week, I had planned to make some chai granola, but then I discovered this lovely recipe. I think I may have found my new favorite snack!
By throwing in some coconut flakes and ground flax seed, it gave the granola the crunchy, wholesome clusters that I love. And not to mention the sweet and...
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maple syrup - the reveal!
Submitted by Twenty-Two Pleasant on 03.26.12 at 9:06am.
Do you remember last month when I posted about the beautiful sight that is maple trees just as the seasons are changing into spring? And I mentioned that I gave my Dad a few taps for his woodlot? He was totally into it, and has made about a cup of syrup so far. (I had nothing to do with it - he j...
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Warm & Comfy Maple Apple Oats
Submitted by Butter Versus Burpees blog on 03.26.12 at 8:41am.
I read a funny post by Gina from Running to the Kitchen where she eluded that all food bloggers eat oats for breakfast. I am not one to challenge this stereotype, as my bottomless pit of a stomach is not appeased by anything less satiating than a mounding bowl of oats every. single. morning.
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Pulled Pork Soup
Submitted by Ashley Eats blog on 03.26.12 at 8:43am.
Tuck approves.
So the boyfriend has encountered a bit of a fractured jaw. It blows. The big one. If you follow my blog at all you know how much he loves to woof stuff down. Like, may very well be, the biggest woofer ever. So it comes as rather large disappointment for him and myself in that he h...
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Spring Cooking Classes and Workshops
Submitted by Adventures in Local Food on 03.26.12 at 8:38am.
Early spring can be one of the trickiest times for local eating in Nova Scotia – to continue finishing off last autumn’s root vegetables can be tough, especially when the grocery stores are full of spring veggies that won’t be harvested here for at least another month like asparagus and strawber...
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A bit of a sticky wicket and Soused Orange Sundae
Submitted by Susartandfood Blog on 03.26.12 at 8:35am.
Yesterday we had friends over and for some reason got into a discussion about commercials. Well, it started with Super Bowl actually and led to commercials. One that I particularly didn’t like was the Jack in the Box one with the groom to be announcing to his mother he was marrying bacon.
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Conserva di Funghi
Submitted by Six Top on 03.26.12 at 8:34am.
These marinated mushrooms are so delicious and easy to prepare. We always have a few jars going in kitchen. Last November we served a pile of them as part of Terra’s welcome back to food and were a big hit. They’re great along side prosciutto and other salumi, Olives Ascolane or try adding them t...
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Rainbow cupcakes
Submitted by Kirsten's Kitchen on 03.26.12 at 7:44am.
We have been so spoiled in the past week, so much sunshine!! It felt great to go to the beach and wear shorts. It was +28 in March!! It didn't last, but it was such a treat. Just a little reminder of what summer feels like at the end of winter. It is back down to normal now...-1. hahaha
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Epicure Selections' Chocolate Decorator & Belgian White Chocolate
Submitted by Suzie The Foodie on 03.26.12 at 7:10am.
I still can not believe I decorate this individual chocolate cake with Epicure Selections' Chocolate Decorator and their White Belgian Chocolate! Me?! I am not the patient making-food-extra-pretty kind of gal. But! I think I might be catching the decorator fever. Epicure Selections' made it so ea...
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Farm to Table Feasting
Submitted by Once Upon A Feast on 03.26.12 at 7:01am.
Perhaps it's more appropriate to all this post... Farmers Market & Early Spicy Birthday Present to Table Feasting, but it doesn't have quite the same ring to it. Since it's been so fantastic so far, I thought I'd share my weekend in food excellence... Saturday morning, up at 6:30am to beat th...
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Roasted Chicken Breasts with Haloumi and Honey
Submitted by The Culinary Chase on 03.26.12 at 6:56am.
Fresh, Fast, Simple. That's name of Donna Hay's latest cookbook and it certainly is for those looking for easy weeknight meals when timing is everything. I've made a few dishes from her book and two words always come to mind - fresh and flavorsome. Halloumi (haloumi) is a traditional Cypriot c...
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Help a family receive healthy, local food this season
Submitted by Adventures in Local Food on 03.23.12 at 8:18am.
Local, healthy food should be available to all, regardless of income level.
This season we are piloting a program to make Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) shares more available to families with limited incomes.
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A man wrapped up in himself makes a very small bundle – Benjamin Franklin and Creamy Chicken and Mus
Submitted by Susartandfood Blog on 03.23.12 at 8:07am.
I found myself drawn to yet another article about Facebook yesterday. I’ve been feeling slightly punkish this week so have been reading more than writing. Those of us in our house, heretofore referred to as “the walking wounded”, seem to be suffering from the non-flu virus.
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Spring Series: Feisty Chef Cooking Classes
Submitted by Feisty Chef on 03.23.12 at 6:42am.
The flowers are in bloom, the sun is out and what better way to celebrate the Spring and Summer than spending a few evenings in the kitchen.
Join me for another series of “Feisty Chef Cooking Classes”, taking place every Tuesday evening in May (starting on the 1st) at 7pm at Two If By Sea Cafe i...
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Puff Pastry (Garlic) Cheese Sticks and a 'Crack' at a World Record
Submitted by Mmm...is for Mommy on 03.22.12 at 8:38am.
When I heard through the grapevine this week that on this coming Saturday (March 24, 2012) select Loblaw stores, including the Atlantic Superstore on Joe Howe, were attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the most Parmigiano-Reggiano wheels cracked simultaneously, I knew that I wanted a...
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Adventures in Cape Breton
Submitted by Adventures in Local Food on 03.22.12 at 8:14am.
Last week, Garity (Urban Garden Project Coordinator) and I headed up to Cape Breton for four days of meetings with people involved in the local food movement in Cape Breton. We met in kitchens, a cheese house, and even a mall! We drank a lot of tea and we left very thankful for all the folks wh...
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Eating light at Elements
Submitted by With Bite on 03.22.12 at 7:30am.
A few weeks ago, my one of my bf's best pals was in town from NL. After a few nights of partying, we were quite content to spend a low-key, relaxing night out for a late dinner. When you live in my hood, there are several dining options, but in this case, we were dying for some rosemary brioche...
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This, That & Some Other Foodie Tidbits
Submitted by Suzie The Foodie on 03.22.12 at 6:53am.
I want to shake things up a bit today! I feel like I have fallen into a foodie pattern and that is boring. Time for some interesting ideas, news and other randomness.
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Obsessing Over the Missing Meatloaf
Submitted by Once Upon A Feast on 03.22.12 at 6:50am.
Recently someone, in search of substitutes for parchment paper on AskRuth, sent me this email...
"Happened to read your blog about parchment paper substitute. I like your writing style - very thorough. You mentioned David’s favorite meat loaf (when discussing plastic wrap), but I can't find t...
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Many Mushrooms Quinoa Pilaf
Submitted by Butter Versus Burpees blog on 03.21.12 at 8:28am.
Growing up in a family with four kids and young parents at the helm, I learned pretty early on that I had to earn a buck if I wanted to spend a buck. My first job entailed me dragging my scrawny 11-year-old arse out of bed at 6am to pick strawberries in the dewy fields of rural PEI, all to save s...
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CULINARY CULTURE
Submitted by Keeping It Real on 03.21.12 at 7:36am.
We eat a lot of yogurt over here. Lately we've been eating a lot of Saugeen Country yogurt in lieu of other popular and widely available organic yogurts specifically because it is better. No, it's not thick and creamy Greek style yogurt, or fruit on the bottom full of sugar kinda of yogurt.
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OMG's Candy as seen on Dragon's Den
Submitted by Suzie The Foodie on 03.21.12 at 6:57am.
When I saw the former Clodhoppers' creators on The Dragons' Den, my heart went out to them. A Canadian classic candy enjoyed by so many people... and the creators left out in the cold.
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Fennel, Celery Root, Parsely & Red Onion Salad with Lemon & Olive Oil
Submitted by The Culinary Chase on 03.21.12 at 6:45am.
The electronic world is vastly different from what it was say, even five years ago. My husband and I are intrigued by what this electronic era has to offer and usually embrace the changes. And with these changes often comes a bit of debate as to whether or not the change is positive. Let's take t...
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killer peanut butter chocolate chip cookies
Submitted by Movita on 03.20.12 at 8:49am.
Remember when peanuts didn’t kill people? I do. Because I could eat a peanut butter sandwich at work. But not now. Nope. Because I work with kids. And kids are different nowadays. They have allergies. And asthma. And environmental sensitivities. I’m not blaming the little crappers. I get that ali...
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quinoa salad & avocado lime dressing
Submitted by Eat Halifax on 03.20.12 at 8:19am.
I admit that I'm the worst food blogger when it comes to posting recipes...partly because when I cook at home, I just throw things together and partly because I am developing recipes for the cafe that are totally top secret. Some food bloggers I know (ahem Butter Versus Burpees) have this crazy a...
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The Empress’s New Clothes and Baked Cornish Games Hens with Wild Rice Stuffing
Submitted by Susartandfood Blog on 03.20.12 at 8:12am.
About two hours ago clouds rolled in, the sky darkened and a cold wind began to blow. I said, “it’s going to hail”. In short order it poured down by the buckets full followed soon afterward by large delicate snowflakes making the rooftops look like recently dusted doughnuts
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Broccoli & tofu casserole
Submitted by Kirsten's Kitchen on 03.20.12 at 7:26am.
I love broccoli, it is by far my most favorite green food. This is a super yummy and quick weeknight meal to make. I used the left over rice in the fridge from the night before. You could totally cook a fresh pot though. I made my own white sauce out of celery,onion and garlic. Pour that on top w...
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Muffin Monday: Honey Lemon Olive Oil Muffins
Submitted by Food, je t'Aimée on 03.19.12 at 7:59am.
After what feels like an achingly long 2.5 months away from the Muffin Monday community, I have made a comeback this week, joining the crew in making some Honey Lemon Olive Oil muffins with Lemon Glaze. I've missed you guys!
With a little extra (and rare) downtime on my hands last week, I email...
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Submitted by Ashley Eats blog on 03.19.12 at 7:57am.
While I’m sure the majority of you are busy downing pitchers of green beer, I’m hoping a few are up for making some last minute cookies? I made these guys last night, however half the batch is almost gone. I for sure thought these were one of those ‘look good but not taste good’ kind of cookies. ...
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Perfect Carrot Cake
Submitted by Butter Versus Burpees blog on 03.19.12 at 7:56am.
Carrot cake is something almost everyone loves. But it’s something that really polarizes people. With raisins? With pineapple? With nuts? Without any/all of the above? It’s safe to say that a simple, warmly spiced cake without too many mix-ins will win most hearts.
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Big Day Downtown, The Series Episode 2
Submitted by With Bite on 03.19.12 at 7:22am.
I mentioned before in a previous post, how excited and lucky I feel to share with you the first season of Big Day Downtown, The Series. In my last post, we explored some of the great restaurants that downtown Halifax has to offer. In Episode 2, we take on some of the great things to do downtown...
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Irish potato pancakes
Submitted by Kirsten's Kitchen on 03.19.12 at 7:03am.
In the spirit of St. Patrick's Day I made these savory potato pancakes for breakfast this morning. With the luck of Google I found a great recipe and veganized it.
Irish Potato Pancakes
adapted from chow
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EATING IRISH (Soda Bread)
Submitted by Keeping It Real blog on 03.19.12 at 7:01am.
One of the things I like most about being a parent is revisiting stories, traditions, and cultural concepts that I was exposed to as a child. For the most part I am learning so many new things about things I thought I knew about, but I am also sometimes aghast at the things children are taught i...
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Baking Basics and Beyond's Chocolate Fudge Cake
Submitted by Suzie The Foodie on 03.19.12 at 6:30am.
I have a lot of cookbooks on the go right now so when Agate Publishing wanted me to review Pat Sinclair's Baking Basics and Beyond I said yes, as long as I just read the book and did not have to do recipe testing. They said that was fine.
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Warm Duck Salad
Submitted by The Culinary Chase on 03.19.12 at 6:18am.
I absolutely adore salads like this! It shouts out fresh and is abundant in vitamins and minerals. I haven't always been a fan of duck as I thought it unhealthy. However, I did some research and along with watching celebrity chefs show off their creative ways of serving it helped me to get out ...
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Pound Cake with Candied Grapefruit Peel
Submitted by The Culinary Chase on 02.3.12 at 6:50am.
There's a basic principle in our house that we adhere to for everyday living and that is the 80/20 rule. Our goal is to maintain a balanced lifestyle 80 percent of the time and 20 percent goes to treating ourselves and this dessert falls into the 20 percent rule.
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Deer in the headlights look, and Potato Flan with Caramelized Onions
Submitted by Susartandfood blog on 12.14.11 at 8:33am.
I went to gather the mail this afternoon, and bumped into this “male” lying on the wall surrounding my garden. We exchanged a curious glance, and then sensing a Kodak moment, I ran in the house to fetch my camera. What a pretty boy, I’ve never seen one just lying in the garden as this buck did, a...
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Delicious Double Chocolate Candy Cane Bark
Submitted by Jacqueline's Foodie Journal on 12.14.11 at 7:30am.
Today I decided to get back to my cooking mode. However, I am not going to exhaust myself today. A little kitchen pottering will do.
Mark informed me this week that turkeys were on sale at the grocery store, so of course we picked one up and I figured I would make “proper” Sunday dinner for u...
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I'll say "yes" to Sushi Nami anytime!
Submitted by With Bite on 07.28.11 at 10:35am.
One of the only meals that I'll never turn down is sushi. I have to be in the mood for pub food, pizza, Mexican or fine dining, but it's a rarity when I say "no" to some delicious raw fish. Of late, our favorite spot to go is Sushi Nami Royale.
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Going Retro: Crab Soufflé
Submitted by Suzie The Foodie on 06.15.10 at 6:35am.
Once again I decided to take on a retro recipe inspired by The Food Network's forum topic dedicated to retro cooking and baking. What would be more class than making a soufflé? Something I had never done before, perfect! I love a challenge.
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