Monthly Archives: May 2011

The Crabby Cook Cookbook: 135 Almost Effortless Recipes Plus Survival Tips – Review and Giveaway

Posted on May 25, 2011 by

The Crabby Cook Cookbook: 135 Almost Effortless Recipes Plus Survival Tips, by Jessica Harper, published by Workman Press and distributed by Thomas Allen and Sons is a most entertaining and funny read, especially if you are a crabby cook yourself. … Continue reading →

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Perfect Pizza

Posted on May 23, 2011 by

Now that’s Amore! Pizza! Pizza is one of those romantically fun finger foods. A quick fix on a Friday night for two, or just hanging with the friends over a few beers and great conversation. A mixture of flavours and … Continue reading →

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Kale for everyone!

Posted on May 22, 2011 by

Kale is one of the most nutrient dense superfoods there are. While not as well received as some of its fellow cruciferous vegetables like broccoli or cabbage, kale is a food that you can certainly count on for some unsurpassed … Continue reading →

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Simple Rhubarb Sauce

Posted on May 14, 2011 by

Spring and rhubarb go hand in hand. Every year it seems rhubarb is more and more in abundance.  I enjoy freezing a bunch of it for great desserts in the fall, but mostly I love stewed rhubarb with toast for … Continue reading →

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Vegetarian Dishes From Across The Middle East – Review and Giveaway

Posted on May 10, 2011 by

Vegetarian Dishes From Across The Middle East, by Arto der Haroutunian, published by The Experiment and distributed by Thomas Allen and Sons.  The Middle East, the Cradle of the Western civilization, the birth place of western culture and rich spices … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Reasons to Bake Your Own Bread

Posted on May 10, 2011 by

Making your own bread from scratch or with a bread machine has so many rewards.  Here are just a few…. 1. Cost.  Sure, it’s probably not as cheap as the 99 cent Wonder Bread, but if you compare it to … Continue reading →

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