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Montréal’s Waterfront Bicycle Paths
Let me start by saying that I am not an avid bicyclist. Being out in the blistering sun, covered in sweat, straining to just get over the next hill and
Oatmeal and Coconut Trail Cookies
Oatmeal cookie with chocolate chips meets Almond Joy. Chunky and crispy and really good. The taste is somewhat reminiscent of a granola bar, but it is much thinner and more
Atwater Market
Montréal is such a charming city–its architecture reminiscent of Europe. In addition to quaint residential neighborhoods, there are squares and parks, and plenty of outdoor cafés. Old Montréal, in particular,
Saiko: Awesome Sushi in Downtown Montréal
According to World Cities Culture Forum, Montréal has more restaurants per capita than New York, Paris, San Francisco and Tokyo. The sheer number of options can make choosing a place
Around the Garden – July 23, 2019
It’s been a hot wet summer and the garden is loving it. The peas are finished, beets and broccoli are in abundance, and tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers aren’t far behind.
Gus’ Red Hots: a real upstate NY diner
A bite to eat before crossing the border into Canada The drive to Canada from New York is always the same. The ride goes well, is uneventful, traffic is thin.
Montréal’s Saint-Louis Square
My first real adult vacation was to Montréal, Canada. Jennie and I drove up from the Hudson Valley in July of 1993. We had no real plans, had not made
Eight Outstanding Vegetarian Entrees for Two
Meatless Entrée Recipes for Two Not eating meat shouldn’t mean eating less delicious food. But it does take a change in focus. A good vegetarian meal is more than a
Around the Garden – June 29, 2019
It’s been about one year since we first installed our Deer-Proof Vegetable Garden Kit. It was well into the planting season when we placed the order. By the time we
Homemade Hoisin Sauce recipe
You’ll never have store-bought Hoisin Sauce again. I hesitated making this sauce at home. The store-bought versions are so delicious and convenient. Would it be worth it to make it
Swordfish Souvlaki skewers with yogurt and salsa
Cook on the grill, in the broiler, or on the stovetop. Souvlaki is a Greek dish of meat or fish on skewers. Cooked under the broiler in about five minutes,
Modern Fresh Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Fresh Pineapple makes all the difference. This slice of Fresh Pineapple Upside Down cake looks pretty unassuming, but don’t be fooled. It’s really good. Moist without being wet. Sweet without
Sheetpan Roasted Salmon Niçoise Salad
Mustard-glazed salmon and roasted vegetables over red leaf lettuce and red wine vinaigrette. This recipe is adapted from the one on the New York Times website. Ingredients 1/2 lb baby
Asparagus With Mixed Vegetables Stir-Fry
This is the simplest and tastiest stir fry we’ve ever tried. The vegetables come out brightly colored and perfectly cooked, and it’s only 315 calories. Top it all off with
Light and Flaky Short Crust Pastry
Pie, Tart or Quiche Crust Made in the Food Processor While considered a savory crust, it also works great for sweet pastry, especially the French Pear and Almond Tarte. This
No Cook Pizza Sauce
Pantry Pizza Sauce This hearty pizza sauce is made with tomato paste, parmesan cheese, fresh garlic and plenty of Italian-style spices. Honey gives it a hint of sweet, the black,