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SPINACH SALAD … WITH VIRGINIA’S AMAZING ASIAN DRESSING

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This spinach salad contains the usual classic ingredients  – spinach of course, hard-boiled eggs, and bacon .    It is the dressing that takes it to new and delicious flavour heights. If you are generous with the amount of eggs and … Continue reading

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MORE FROM MY KITCHEN DIARY

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The recipe I gave you from my Blue Ribbon Cookbook  has a glaring omission.  It should start,  first, light a fire in your stove.   If I was lucky there would be some kindling by the woodpile, otherwise I would have … Continue reading

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THE PERFECT PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE

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A cookie jar on the counter, always filled,  life is too short not to enjoy a cookie with your tea.  My children had two absolute favorites;  oatmeal raisin, and this chewy peanut butter chocolate chip cookie.     This combination of peanut … Continue reading

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SWEET POTATO CHICKPEA CURRY

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Our November skies are gray, and at times the rain is relentless.  We call it our monsoon season.  This is when you want something spicy simmering away on the stove, filling the kitchen with exotic fragrance. This is one of … Continue reading

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WHITEFISH PROVENCALE … ROXY’S BISTRO STYLE

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I do have a  delicious sauce recipe that was a particular favorite of  Chef  Husband.   Squid Provencale was one of the most   popular appetizers  in  our restaurant.    Tiny, tender  squid  simmered  briefly in this Provencale sauce.  It was … Continue reading

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FRENCH CHICKEN FRICASSEE IN WHITE WINE SAUCE – cooking with the generosity of spirit.

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GENEROSITY  OF SPIRIT   – THE ENTERTAINING SECRET The true  secret to entertaining  is generosity.   Generosity of your time, your thoughts,  the food you prepare.    When you cook for people, don’t be meager.  Be hospitable:  cook lovely, rich meals that … Continue reading

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ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP … CURRY STYLE

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ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP WITH CURRY CONDIMENTS   … SERVES 4 TO 6 I have a pantry filled with all kinds of squash.   This cold, rainy November day called for soup with an exotic flavour.  Roasting the vegetables before making the … Continue reading

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OLD FASHIONED HOT COCOA … AND A NEW SNOW SUIT.

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I was five years old when I had my first  new snowsuit.   Mother was a thrifty woman and memories of the depression were  strong.    I wore hand-me-downs from my sister Mona.   But in late August I was so  overjoyed  to … Continue reading

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PASTA E FAGIOLI ….. PERFECT SOUP FOR A COLD WINTER DAY

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This was the view from my kitchen window the other day. It is unusual.  Snow!    We look West to the Fraser River, and  I frequently see ships going up and down the river.   They seem  to be sailing  through … Continue reading

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BUTTERMILK BISCUITS AND SOUL IN MY KITCHEN ….

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I warm my soul  in my kitchen.     Cooking replenishes my soul  when the events of my world leave me feeling sad,  exhausted and drained.   I cook and bake when I’m happy.   It is pleasure to  cook for … Continue reading

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