Breaking Fresh Bread with Friends

We’re halfway through August and, dare I say it, summer is almost over (doesn’t it feel like it just started?!). Fall in our kitchen means root vegetables, casseroles, and of course, hearty soups. And what would a bowl of soup or a casserole be without some bread

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No-bake dessert – perfect for hot days

It’s the season for barbecues and potlucks, end-of-school parties and bridal showers, which inevitably means trying to come up with something new or original to bring to the gathering. I find desserts can be a simple route to go, but who wants to turn on the oven

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Maple madness!

If you were among the other thousands of people who trekked to Elmira a month ago for the 50th anniversary of the Elmira Maple Syrup Festival, then you probably went home with an abundance of the liquid gold – and perhaps are looking for some new recipes

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Healthy can still be tasty

Our team at Never Enough Thyme has been busy planning for 2014 with new menus and items for the store; but we’ve also been creating healthy alternatives for those looking to make small healthy choices in their busy days. It often seems daunting after the holidays to

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Family time in the kitchen

Getting the kids outside in winter is still important to ensure they’re active, and there are lots of fun outside activities to do even with snow on the ground. But we’ve had a few days that have been too chilly to venture outside and may have even

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Sneaking vegetables into kid’s food

Most parents know that feeding kids vegetables can sometimes be a challenging chore; but, it’s so important for children to get their veggies, which is why we have a few tips and a great recipe for “hiding” these healthy ingredients into food. The kids won’t even know!

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Use fresh produce for individual-sized desserts

This past summer was truly abundant for our local farmers. I recall one particular trip to the Elora Farmer’s Market while hubby, the kids and me were on a weekend camping trip that truly impressed me (a hard feat for a chef) with its beautiful fresh, organic

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Ready for rhubarb!

Though rhubarb is now a spring seasonal fruit grown in Ontario, it didn’t start out that way. In fact, first known references of rhubarb have Chinese origins that date back to about 2700 B.C., though it may have actually originated in Siberia. We love to cook and

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