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How to make a layered salad

Oct 7, 2010

It's fall. In Ontario, fall means cooler weather. Cooler weather means it's time to think about layering. Layering the clothes we wear. Layering the blankets on our beds. Why not layering our salad?? …

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Pasta Carbonara - easy and delicious!

Jul 7, 2010

Anything that contains eggs, Parmesan, fresh herbs, butter, whipping cream and bacon has got more than enough good things going for it that pretty well guarantee its success as a winning combination…

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A protein rich breakfast can help to manage hunger ...

Jun 3, 2010

It's no secret we have an obesity problem in North America. But did you know that nearly one in three American children are overweight or obese? Sadly, at one in four in Canada, the situation here i…

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Looking for an afternoon tea sandwich? Look no fur ...

May 20, 2010

Tea sandwiches are the dainty type. A few bites and you're on to the next one! They're perfect for an afternoon tea tray, a bridal or wedding shower, or graduation party. Pinwheel egg salad sandwiches…

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Lemon Curd for Scones

May 7, 2010

This week I taught a couple cooking classes on Afternoon Tea - that delightfully civilized and genteel affair resplendent with crust-trimmed finger sandwiches, scones with jam or lemon curd and Devons…

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Getting on the Same Page - The Importance of Break ...

Apr 28, 2010

I've talked to a few people lately who don't eat breakfast. Typically the reasons given are "no time" or "no appetite first thing in the morning". Eating breakfast is rather like starting out on a t…

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Cauliflower Ham & Parmesan Frittata Recipe

Apr 20, 2010

I recently picked up this recipe card at one of my local grocery stores (Real Canadian Superstore). It was hanging on a display board near the entrance to the store along with other recipes and some m…

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Penne with Broccoli and Tomatoes

Jan 23, 2010

At only 8 g fat per serving, this pasta dish gets a nutritional boost from eggs and veggies! Penne with Broccoli and Tomatoes Makes 4 servings Ingredients: 3 cups (750 mL) uncooked penne pasta …

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Fried egg sandwich - Just Like Mom Used to Make

Jan 20, 2010

Ever get a craving for a fried egg sandwich? I often do - and it's not just because I work for Egg Farmers of Ontario!! :) A fried egg sandwich just tastes really good, and there's something about …

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