Now that Ralph and I have decided to grow our own vegetables, we are constantly seeking the advise of experienced farmers. To…
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appetizeritalian foodsalads and vegetables
Portobello Mushrooms stuffed with Sweet Potato,Cheeses and Orange Thyme
by Michelleby MichelleFor years, I have played this game with myself. I choose a main ingredient then, use whatever I have on hand to,…
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appetizeritalian foodpasta/risotto
Potato Gnocchi with Browned Butter and Crispy Sage Leaves
by Michelleby MichelleI love potatoes. Boiled, mashed, smashed, fried, baked, scalloped but, most of all, I love potato gnocchi. When I owned Sister’s, I…
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appetizeritalian foodsalads and vegetables
Finocchio – what do you do with it?
by Michelleby MichelleWithout a doubt, there are vegetables that need to be prepared correctly or they taste terrible. Fennel or is one of them. Finocchio…
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appetizercheesecondiments/pickles/jams/jelliesitalian food
Fresh Ricotta with Strawberry Rhubarb Marmellata for Canada Day
by Michelleby MichelleI think it’s funny, that I still get excited, when I see our local strawberries for sale at the markets. It could…
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An Italian Feast prepared by Master Chef Axel Begner and me
by Michelleby MichelleMaster Chef Axel Begner, co-owner of Opera Bistro, invited me to cook with him for this year’s fund-raising event in support of the…
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This is such a busy time at the farm! As soon as we had the vegetable garden in, it was time to…
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I love it when our local grocery stores offer a new product. I was in the meat department at Sobey’s a couple of weeks…
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Pistachio nuts are lovely to work with. Not only are they easy to shell, they are delicious and they are green! In…
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I can’t even begin to explain how exciting this time of the year is proving to be at the farm. It seems…