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Music pairing for meals

Here, in wine country, we are used to seeing wine pairing ideas on restaurant menus, and visits to winery tasting bars might include suggestions for...

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Kristin Peturson-Laprise

Eat and enjoy local food

I know news in general is not a pleasant thing—many people I know say they listen to it much less than they used to. I think that is why reality...

22.05.2025 3

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The tastes of Canada

The calendar and the rotation of the sun and moon might deem the Summer Solstice as the official beginning of summer, but if you ask most Canadians, I...

15.05.2025 4

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Learning life skills

I read an article recently about the woman who designed the prototype for the basic modern kitchen, created for efficiency. It was fitted with...

08.05.2025 2

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Joy of cooking

Every day, we are constantly being pushed and pulled by influences in our lives and all those influences change how our lives go and how long they...

02.05.2025 4

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Pay it forward Day

Do you remember the book and movie from a while ago about the young boy who came up with the plan that people could accomplish amazing things if they...

24.04.2025 2

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Political food decisions

With the polarized nature of our world these days, it seems we are taking more note of just who we are supporting as consumers. So, in line with what...

17.04.2025 4

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Spring is in the air

I think it’s safe to say that spring is underway. As I write this, the smell of apricot blossoms in a vase on the table tickles my nose. As I...

10.04.2025 3

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Crazy food stories

I want to preface this column by reminding you that April Fool’s Day is past, so as you read these stories, please know I have checked the facts....

03.04.2025 6

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My rite of spring

Spring is such a lovely time of year, full of colour, hope and positive energy. The sun rises earlier, the daffodils come up, spring festivals let us...

27.03.2025 3

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Rainbow effects of a garden

I have been looking at the garden seed catalogues trying to plan what we will grow this year in our wonderful garden. It seems every year the dilemma...

20.03.2025 5

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Sunday treats any day

Sunday is most people’s day of rest and often, indulgence. Having worked in the service industry for decades, Chef and I are used to our rest day...

13.03.2025 4

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Movie snacks

I love going to the movies. There is something about sitting in the dark with strangers, all immersed in the same experience. The big screen and...

06.03.2025 10

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