Hello Muddah! Hello Faddah!
Early-mid June our daughter decided she wanted to go to a 'sleep-away' camp. Many of the characters in her favourite books attend summer camp, some for the entire summer! At 8 1/2 years old, our gal is not usually one to rush head strong into something unless she's really checked it out and thought it over. ...
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Chef Bob’s Simple Guide to Herbs
You might not have noticed the elderly gentleman with the scruffy white beard and weather-beaten Greek fisherman's cap, who for the last couple of years could be seen shuffling up Clinton Street for his daily 'dose of ice cream and gossip' at the Video Mart. And if you did happen to notice the gentleman, it ...
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Eating Habits Take Shape Early
I am 52 years old, which means somewhere along the line I have consumed about 60,000 meals. But it took a 5 year old to give me a new appreciation of how important the 'shape' of food is in developing good eating habits. For example, the Junior General is not a fan of Quiche. I ...
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Bacon and Potato Soup
My wife being German I learned a while back that the way to a Teutonic heart is with a dish that includes potatoes and pork – the more the merrier! This recipe actually started from one of hers, though my version is much less fussy (no halving the cooked potatoes and putting some back in ...
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‘Fore’ Father
There really doesn't have to be a lot of fuss and bother about Father's Day, does there? If you live with, or live close-by, (and get along!!), you can keep plans simple and fun, for the whole family to celebrate Dad. Cheaply enough too! I really don't know many fathers who want a new tie or ...
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3 Minute Puffy Eggs
This is not quite an omelette and not quite a souffle – say something in between, easy to prepare and a fan favourite around our house. Ingredients: 1 egg 1 tbsp milk or cream 1 tbsp butter or margarine 1/4 c grated cheese (optional) Preparation: In a microwave safe bowl beat the egg and milk. ...
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