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Kiwi Berries

Now how lucky am I to be on vacation and not only find a farmer’s market but a fruit that I’ve been urning to try since I’d heard of it? Kiwi berries, which are actually grown here in North America during the early autumn months, are obviously compared to traditional kiwi fruit. These berries grow...

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Maple Pumpkin Quick Bread

One of the best things about living in Canada in the fall, other than the fabulous hauls from the farmers market, is that other reason why we appreciate the almighty maple tree. The nectar of nature, maple syrup is truly a spring gift, however delicious, a simple autumn walk can be just as spectacular. The...

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Preserving The Summer

Wouldn’t it just be the way, when I was confronted with this and a box of dusty, old canning jars: “I’m presuming I can finally recycle these?” We were down in the basement purging of it’s overwhelming accumulation to free up movement to the laundry and the like. By the dust streaks, one could obviously...

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Zucchini Ginger Scones

So when you find yourself asking what it is you are going to do with the baseball bat sized zucchini that your father in law grew and gave to you, without duplicating a recipe or making yet another cake, pasta, salad, pesto, side dish… Boil a pot of tea and eat a warm Scottish styled...

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Whole Grain Crackers

WHOLE GRAIN FLAT BREAD CRACKERS 1/2 Cup Whole or Twelve Grain Cereal 1/2 Cup Boiling Water 1/2 teaspoon Salt 1 teaspoon Sugar 1/3 Cup Vegetable Shortening 1/3 Cup Soy Milk, or water 1 1/2 Cups Whole Wheat Flour Pour the boiling water over the cereal to soften Let sit 20 – 30 minutes. In a...

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