TULIPS…….do not immediately cut the stems when you get home, but put them in fresh cold water. It doesn’t seem to matter how much water, as long as all the stems are in, and it never runs out……be mindful that they get pretty thirsty. Pick a vase that keeps them fairly erect, cut the stems
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Important Update for Our Customers The Shoppers Drug Mart® Run for Women supporting women’s mental health is happening this Sunday, May 25th! Please note: there will be morning road closures in the area surrounding The Village Grocer due to the event. Don’t worry — we’re still open!You can access the store through alternate routes, and
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This quiche recipe is a great way to use up leftover veggies and makes a delicious lunch or light dinner when paired with a salad or hot cross buns. Ingredients: 3 large eggs 1 1/2 cups (360ml) half and half cream 1/4 cup (55g) unsalted butter, melted 1/2 cup (68g) Brodie self-rising flour 1
Read MoreRack: An impressive presentation that is surprisingly easy to prepare at home, the rack offers versatility for entertaining. There are 8 chops per rack and our racks weigh about 1 – 1.5 pounds. Frenched Rack: a few inches of meat is removed from the end of the bones. Crown Roast: two frenched racks tied together
Read MoreHonoring Doreen’s Turkey Tradition: A Recipe for the Perfect Turkey Many of you know Doreen as Cathy’s mother and Evan’s mother-in-law. She was truly an incredible woman, full of warmth, kindness, and a deep love for family traditions—especially when it came to cooking. Her approach to preparing Thanksgiving turkey was no exception, filled with care
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This dish with its vibrant green palette sings with the flavours of Spring and makes a great side dish. Servings: 6-8 Ingredients: 1 bunch of asparagus 8 ounces (200g) snap peas 8 ounces (200g) sugar peas 1 cup (150g) frozen peas 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil juice from 1 lemon, approximately 1/4 cup (60ml) 3-4
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Ingredients 4 lbs live mussels, 2 cups dry white wine, 1 large shallots, 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped, ½ teaspoon salt, 1/3 cup mixed fresh herbs, 6 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces Method Rinse and scrub mussels under cold water. Using your fingers or paring knife, remove beards (strings that hang from the mussel shells),
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At risk of offending the nomenclature police, this is now known as Sweet Pickled Boneless Pork Loin, or something close, but if you labelled it as such, you would confuse everyone and when you travel in the southern States, this is considered “Canadian Bacon”. We just think of it as normal country breakfast, or lunch
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Simply seasoned and served with a bed of Asparagus, this rainbow trout recipe is not only healthy it is easy to make. Add new potatoes or your favourite rice dish and you have a delicious meal. Serves 2 Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil 1-2 cloves garlic, minced Sea salt, 1/4 teaspoon, plus more for garnishing
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