Our sidewalk is starting to fill, just how we like it! What is here now are a good assortment of pansy, the most beautiful Ranunculus, which is a container or solarium plant, Ivy, the very first Geraniums, Hens and Chicks, a selection of Hostas which are a part-shade perennial, Astilbe, an assortment of Hydrangeas (standards
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Ingredients: 2 avocados, 1 small onion finely chopped, 1 minced clove of garlic, 1 ripe chopped tomato, juice of 1 lime and salt and pepper to taste. Peel and mash avocados in a medium serving bowl. Stir in onion, garlic and tomato, lime juice, salt and pepper. You can chop up some cilantro and sprinkle
Read MoreFriday April 27th is National Prime Rib Day and we are VERY EXCITED. Years and years ago when my mother, Cathy, was a young lass she told me that her mother would prepare a Prime Rib nearly every Sunday for dinner. As the cost of beef has grown exponentially in the decades since, the king
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If you stopped by today, you would have seen a couple rack of colourful pansies out front. We will be getting more in over the next few days and with the start of that…Spring planting has begun!
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Evan here….I’ve learned a few things of late that I want to share with you. Firstly, you are never too old to learn. Secondly, don’t mess with your brand. No matter what we might think that it is, it means different things to different folk, so if you move one way or the other, there
Read MoreIngredients: Salmon Fillets 4 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Asparagus Spears Fresh Dill Salt and Pepper Fresh Lemon Method: 1. Preheat your oven to 400°F and place a large rectangular piece of parchment paper on your work surface. 2. Place about 8 to 10 asparagus spears in the center but slightly off to one side of
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Brad here….One of Evan’s favorite pastimes is playing hockey (in fact, he’s on the ice three to four times per week). Perhaps it’s no coincidence that the Rogers Hometown Hockey celebration occurs here in Markham on March 2nd, 3rd, and 4th (the latter being Evan’s birthday). He and his Unionville Men’s Hockey Club buddies will
Read MoreNana’s spirit lives on with this easy to make recipe which continues to be handed down through 3 generations and served at many family gatherings. Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened to room temperature 1 cup brown sugar 1 egg, beaten 1 cup of flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Read MoreThis family favourite is sure to delight the chocolate lovers in the family! On special occasions, Cousin Clara would top her chocolate banana bread with a simple chocolate icing. Always a hit! Ingredients: Loaf: 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup salted
Read MoreMakes 18 Cookies Ingredients: 2 cups flour 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup butter, room temperature 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated white sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 – 2 cups chocolate chips Method: Preheat oven to 350° F. Lightly grease 2 cookie sheets
Read MoreFor more information, please contact Karen or Linda at The Village Grocer
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