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Fine Finds – Wines under 20

by Quinne Posted on October 20, 2012
Vina Antigua

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 So it has been a really really long time since I posted. I guess the back to school craziness lasted longer than I thought! Anyway, I am still around and thinking about lots of great comfort food and recipes to … Continue reading →

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Blueberry Lemon Walnut Scones

by Quinne Posted on August 29, 2012
Ingredients

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 Blueberries are everywhere this time of year and the local ones are the best. I think they are one of my favorite fruit and very good for you too.  Unfortunately, it seems that our family can’t eat the fresh ones quick … Continue reading →

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Vietnamese Summer Rolls

by Quinne Posted on August 24, 2012
Ingredients

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 Oh my…it has been awhile since I posted. I have had this post ready to go for weeks, but sometimes technology gets the better of you, especially when you are new to all this blogging business stuff. Anyway…all sorted now, … Continue reading →

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New Food Friday – Kohlrabi, Carrot & Apple Slaw

by Quinne Posted on August 3, 2012
veggies in bowl

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 Today’s new food is kohlrabi. A cool veggie with an equally cool name.  Say it with me “koal-rab-e”. Kohlrabi is a combination of the German word “kohl”, which means cabbage and “rabi” which means turnip. This vegetable was introduced to me … Continue reading →

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Cherry Clafoutis

by Quinne Posted on July 27, 2012
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

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 Recently while on holiday on wonderful Hornby Island,  I decided to use up some cherries that we had bought for the trip. I wanted to make a dessert and needed something simple, easy and with not a lot of ingredients. I wasn’t going to … Continue reading →

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Heaven in a Bowl for Breakfast

by Quinne Posted on July 10, 2012
Breakfast ingredients

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 I love vacations. Who doesn’t? When we take family vacations we usually don’t stay in hotels and prefer to rent homes/condos and do the cooking ourselves. The best part for us is being able to treat ourselves with some of … Continue reading →

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Quick & Easy – Panzanella Salad

by Quinne Posted on July 6, 2012
Bread

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 Panzanella Salad is a combination of bread soaked in a light dressing with tomatoes and mixed vegetables. It is a great way to use leftover day old bread and from researching it that is exactly how this recipe came about, out of … Continue reading →

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New Food Friday – Garlic Scapes

by Quinne Posted on June 29, 2012
Salad Bar

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 I know it is easy to get into a rut when it comes to cooking, but after visiting the weekend farmer’s market at Trout Lake last Saturday I found lots of inspiration and reminders of all the interesting local and … Continue reading →

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Dinner for One – Salad in my Pasta

by Quinne Posted on June 23, 2012
Salad on my Pasta

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 I found myself at home without my hubby and kids the other night (which doesn’t happen often) so had to cook up a quick dinner for one after getting home from work. My go to dish is usually pasta of … Continue reading →

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Meat & Bread

by Quinne Posted on June 15, 2012
Mmmm Porchetta

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 Meat & Bread. Just two simple words, but so great together don’t you think? Even Guy Fieri covered it when he was recently here in Vancouver last year filming episodes for Triple D (aka Diners, Drive-In’s and Dives). This place … Continue reading →

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