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With summer just around the corner, it’s not too early to start thinking about Farmers’ Markets. Make a day of it with your grandkids; stock up on picnic ingredients and hit the park or...
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One of the first cooking skills that I ever learned was how to make pastry and bake apple pie. My parents are both great cooks, but desserts and pastries aren’t really their cup of...
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There are a lot of fruits that can be grown locally. While berries and Okanagan stone fruit are abundant in the summer, by the time winter rolls around, apples are the only widely available...
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A custom cookbook is a beautiful—albeit time-consuming—gift. Several online publishing platforms such as Blurb (blurb.com) and Shutterfly (shutterfly.com) offer a special layout for the project, and it’s easy to upload photos, ingredients lists and...
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Cooling Down with Frosty Treats
With summer’s heat comes the joy of going to the beach, building sand castles and swimming. Or staying cool by running through a sprinkler. Frozen treats are another great way to cool down. They...
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Before catching Disney’s Raya and the Last Dragon, families can take a culinary adventure to Raya’s homeland Kumandra—a magical land inspired by Southeast Asia—with kids leading the recipe creation.Disney has collaborated with Raddish Kids...
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Most children love helping out in the kitchen, particularly if it involves the devoted attention of a grandparent. Asking your grandchildren to help cook a meal not only teaches them lifelong cooking skills, it...
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Do you like to bake? Would you like to meet with others who enjoy baking and try new recipes every month? Then join Vancouver Island Regional Libraries’ Virtual Baking Club. Each month will have...
