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Cooking Tips

The best tool for folding isn't a spatula

April 22, 2019 · Darcie

During a binge-watching session of the Canadian comedy Schitt's Creek, I found myself chuckling over a scene between Moira Rose (played by Catherine O'Hara) and her son David (Daniel Levy). In the scene, the Roses (down…

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Put those leftover Easter eggs to good use

April 21, 2019 · Darcie

It's hard to imagine how many eggs were hard boiled, dyed and decorated over the past week or so. If you are like me, once the holiday is over you quickly become bored with egg salad sandwiches and deviled eggs. Luckily…

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Knowing the recipe by heart

April 20, 2019 · Darcie

Having a large cookbook collection is wonderful - being able to consult numerous tomes to find the perfect dish for any occasion is a blessing. Sometimes, however, you may find yourself wanting (or needing) to make…

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Ready, set, rhubarb

April 18, 2019 · Darcie

The older I get, the more I appreciate the rhythm of the seasons and the act of eating within them. Even though most supermarkets around me have all manner of produce available year round, things like December asparagus…

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Mother and Father's Day Gift Guide

April 17, 2019 · Jenny

Mother's Day is less than a month away and right on its tail is dad's turn. For those special folks in our lives that love to cook and bake, I have prepared this guide to provide inspiration when choosing that special…

Book News

Hidden in Plain Sight

April 17, 2019 · Darcie

Vintage cookbooks offer a fascinating glimpse into the cultures and foodways of yesteryear. Many times these gems slip into oblivion, and the knowledge and history they represent is forgotten. At the University of…