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04-10-2013

{Try} Iron Spike Beer Bread

Ontario micro-brew beer is very popular in our house.  My husband enjoys everything about it, from the craft beer-making process to the complex flavours of different craft brews.  I respect his passion for locally made beer, so from time to time I try to impress him with something beer-inspired in the kitchen.  I’ve done ribs…

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01-07-2013

{Get} Grainstorm Heritage Baking Mixes

    You’ve never tasted whole grains like this before. Grainstorm is a Toronto-based company that takes ancient and heritage organic grains grown in rural Ontario and grinds them like our forefathers used to in centuries gone by, transforming them into baked goods that are actually good for you! Grainstorm was born in 2010 when…

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Jackie Long - Great website…interesting & informative!

01-04-2013

{Taste} A Breakfast Parfait with Wild Ontario Strawberries

Good Morning 2013 I’ll admit that I may have overindulged a little over the holiday. I’m feeling the effects of those excess calories on my waistline. I know you’re not supposed to eat shortbread cookies and chocolates for breakfast, but sometimes it’s hard to resist! This year I’ve decided to make a healthy change thanks to…

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Lorraine - Sounds absolutely perfect for a yummy but healthy breakfast!

Erin Roy - Thanks Lorraine! It is so tasty, I really look forward to breakfast every morning. This will be an easy resolution to keep.

12-09-2012

{Get} The Freshest Egg Nog in Rural Ontario

Photo Credit: Melissa Cowan of Cowans Country Store Holiday Nostalgia I have always loved egg nog. Every December, my mom used to stock up with several cartons each week, because my siblings and I could not get enough of it. As adults we are much the same, so it was a delight to discover a…

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Barb Markle - This is the best eggnog I’ve ever tasted! Also been buying their milk for ages. My grand kids love it.

Sarah Koopmans - Thanks for sharing your experience, Barb! :)

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