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Recipes, Soups

Ugly Soup

This is a recipe from my good friend and longtime co-conspirator Ashley, who is a great cook and sometimes posts recipes here.  Some years ago when I was feeling pretty…

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October 25, 2013
Recipes, Soups

Chicken and Rice Soup

I love this Chicken and Rice Soup, which was suggested to me by a friend on Twitter after I was given a giant bag of rice last year. But the…

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April 26, 2021
Recipes

Nana’s Tea Biscuits

When I was little, we spent a lot of time at my Nana Cynthia’s house, and she involved us in making many delicious things.  Several of my favourite recipes have…

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February 23, 2014
Recipes

Nana Cynthia’s Crepes

My Nana Cynthia gave this recipe to my sister Sammi when she was about 10; we wanted crepes, so Sammi called up Nana and copied down the recipe from her. …

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May 17, 2009
Baking, Blue-Ribbon Pies, Recipes

Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie

I always associate rhubarb with Summers at my Nana and Papa’s; they’d pick a fresh stalk of rhubarb and hand it to me with a small dish of sugar to…

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June 12, 2012
  • Summer Coleslaw with Apple Cider Vinegar
    Camping,  Recipes,  Salads

    Summer Coleslaw with Apple Cider Vinegar Dressing

    August 15, 2025 /

    A simple, delicious Summer coleslaw that pairs well with BBQ. All measurements are approximate, so feel free to adjust, but if you doubling or tripling the recipe, don’t double the salt or garlic until you’ve tasted it first. It keeps well, and gets better if refrigerated overnight. Summer Coleslaw with Apple Cider Vinegar Dressing Makes 2 to 4 Servings Prep Time: 20 minutes chopping time, 20 minutes chilling time Ingredients – Apple Cider Vinegar Dressing Ingredients – Summer Coleslaw Instructions For more delicious recipes, visit my Family Recipes page!

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    Dutch Oven Campfire Bread

    Dutch Oven Campfire Bread

    August 1, 2018
  • Spinach and Apple Salad
    Recipes,  Salads

    Spinach and Apple Salad with Crispy Almonds

    January 25, 2025 /

    I make this salad pretty regularly as a side salad for just about anything; it's super-easy to make, and the ingredients keep a long time (except for the spinach, of course), so it's easy to whip up if you want to add some greens to a meal. It's also delicious, and a little unexpected

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    Pear and Cardamom Caramel Cake

    Pear and Cardamom Caramel Cake

    March 20, 2019
    Mom's Bread

    Mom’s Bread

    January 17, 2018
    Cranberry Sauce

    Cranberry Sauce

    November 29, 2017
  • Ham and Gruyère Quiche (Crustless)
    Baking,  Recipes

    Ham and Gruyère Quiche (Crustless)

    January 1, 2025 /

    I came up with this Ham and Gruyère quiche as a way to use up the leftover baked ham from our Festive Dinner; it turns out that it's absolutely delicious, whether you eat it the day you make it or reheat it the next day.

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    Salted Golden Caramel Bars

    Salted Golden Caramel Bars

    March 27, 2018
    Apple Cider Doughnuts

    Apple Cider Doughnuts

    October 31, 2018
    Croissants

    Croissants

    November 21, 2017
  • Fresh Pasta - Candace Shaw
    Pasta,  Recipes

    Fresh Pasta – Pasta Fresca all’uovo

    May 8, 2023 /

    I’ve been wanting to learn to make fresh pasta for quite a few years; I did make an attempt at it a while back, when I was replicating historical recipes (something I’m still really interested in). I found rolling the dough out with a rolling pin didn’t really work for me – I either didn’t have the upper body strength or the patience to get the thinness I was looking for. I’ve waffled on buying a pasta machine, because they’re a bit pricey and I’m not a fan of having kitchen gadgets take up space unless they’re really getting used. But then a friend lent theirs to me, and I’m…

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    Buttery Garlic Basil Tomato Sauce

    Buttery Garlic Basil Tomato Sauce

    January 31, 2018
    Shrimp & Bacon Fettuccine

    Shrimp & Bacon Fettuccine

    March 21, 2023
  • Baking,  Recipes

    Cinnamon Rolls

    April 2, 2023 /

    This recipe for cinnamon rolls was originally written to be made with a standing mixer and a dough hook, but I’ve altered it. since I don’t have one. The only real difference is that it may take a but of muscle to get the dough ingredients combined (and of course, I got impatient, as I do, and got my hands into it to mix it thoroughly). I know that standing mixers have been The Thing for Serious Home Cooks for a long time now, but they’re expensive, and while I’m sure I’d get some use out of one, I mostly view them as a dust-catching status symbol that takes up…

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    Ham and Gruyère Quiche (Crustless)

    Ham and Gruyère Quiche (Crustless)

    January 1, 2025
    Snickerdoodles

    Snickerdoodles

    November 15, 2017
    Chocolate Pavlova

    Chocolate Pavlova with Fresh Fruit

    January 10, 2018
  • Shrimp & Bacon Fettuccine
    Pasta,  Recipes

    Shrimp & Bacon Fettuccine

    March 21, 2023 /

    This Shrimp & Bacon recipe has been a staple dinner of mine for a few years now; I love it because it's really simple to make, really delicious, and it always feels a bit indulgent and celebratory.

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    Buttery Garlic Basil Tomato Sauce

    Buttery Garlic Basil Tomato Sauce

    January 31, 2018
    Fresh Pasta - Candace Shaw

    Fresh Pasta – Pasta Fresca all’uovo

    May 8, 2023
  • Recipes,  Soups

    Chicken and Rice Soup

    April 26, 2021 /

    I love this Chicken and Rice Soup, which was suggested to me by a friend on Twitter after I was given a giant bag of rice last year. But the way the original recipe was formatted and written at Bon Appetit (with autoplay video links, ugh!) made me crazy. So I’ve re-written it with some small changes (I hate kale, so I sub in spinach). I find the soup base itself a nice substantial chicken soup, but the garlic oil makes it addictive, and I always double that part of the recipe, at least. The rice does sometimes break down into mush, but I don’t mind that – it just…

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    Lemon Winter Warmer

    Lemon Winter Warmer

    February 7, 2015
    Dilly Beans

    Dilly Beans

    August 15, 2018

    Lentils with Fennel and Sausage

    April 2, 2013
  • Alexi Chatzilias Alexis
    Baking,  Blue-Ribbon Pies,  Recipes

    Pecan Pie

    February 7, 2021 /

    I made this for a friend’s birthday, and he said it was “the best pecan pie he’s ever had,” which is exactly the kind of response you want when you bake something for someone. It’s both the first one I’ve ever baked and the first one I’ve ever eaten, but I know I’ll be making it again, because it’s always good to play the hits. Pecan Pie Ingredients Directions Based on Epicurious’ Old-Fashioned Pecan Pie recipe with alterations.

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    Croissants

    Croissants

    November 21, 2017

    Pie Pastry (Basic)

    July 13, 2009
    Ham and Gruyère Quiche (Crustless)

    Ham and Gruyère Quiche (Crustless)

    January 1, 2025
  • Fuck it, Forget it, and Forge ahead - Bennett Bedoukian
    Articles,  Year-End Thoughts

    2020: Fuck it, Forget it, and Forge ahead

    December 31, 2020 /

    My annual year-end post, somewhat subdued in comparison to other years.

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    Lucky 2013

    January 1, 2013
    International Women's Day

    Some ideas for women and allies on International Women’s Day

    March 10, 2017
    2014 - A new day!

    Not too shabby, 2014!

    December 31, 2014
  • Recipes

    Short Rib-Stuffed Agnolotti del Plin

    December 1, 2020 /

    Tools Ingredients Pasta dough Roasted Braised Short Ribs Pasta Filling Pasta Sauce Method Day One Roasted Short Ribs Pasta Dough Day Two Roasted Short Ribs The Filling Pasta Filling the pasta Cooking the finished pasta Alexi Chatzilias tenant

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    Cauliflower Tacos

    February 7, 2017
    Nana Cynthia's Crepes

    Nana Cynthia’s Crepes

    May 17, 2018
    Mom's Bread

    Mom’s Bread

    January 17, 2018
  • Bûche de Noël
    Recipes,  Shaw Christmas Favourites

    Christmas Recipes from the House of Shaw

    November 27, 2020 /

    Festive recipes from our family gatherings

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    Guacamole

    Guacamole

    January 19, 2015
    Roasted Mediterranean Chicken and Vegetables

    Roasted Mediterranean Chicken and Vegetables

    April 29, 2020
    Turmeric Roasted Vegetables with Tahini Dressing

    Turmeric Roasted Vegetables with Tahini Dressing

    February 13, 2018
  • Poulet en cocotte (Roast Chicken in a Pot)
    Recipes

    Poulet en cocotte (Roast Chicken in a Pot)

    October 15, 2020 /

    Like many people, I spent this Thanksgiving apart from my family due to the pandemic. I’d had a rough week for a whole bunch of reasons, and was feeling really sad about missing out; cooking a big feast with and for people I love is one of my favourite things. But we decided we’d eat together over video chat, so I went ahead and made up a whole dinner like I’d do at home, though on a smaller scale – pumpkin pie, stuffing, melting potatoes, spinach salad with macintosh apples and sliced almonds, and instead of a turkey, a lovely roast chicken. Roasting a chicken is pretty straightforward, and I’ve…

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    Roasted Cauliflower with Sesame Oil

    Roasted Cauliflower with Sesame Seed Oil

    August 21, 2016
    Penuche

    Penuche (Brown Sugar Fudge)

    December 6, 2017
    Shrimp & Bacon Fettuccine

    Shrimp & Bacon Fettuccine

    March 21, 2023
  • Candace's Monthly Relationship Checklist
    Articles

    Candace’s Monthly Relationship Checklist

    August 21, 2020 /

    Relationships are challenging; This monthly relationship checklist helps you identify issues early on, before they become fraught

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    Three Big Ideas for Peterborough

    April 24, 2013

    On Audacity and Possibility.

    October 23, 2012
    Business as Unusual

    Business as Unusual

    July 29, 2017
  • Recipes

    Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

    July 2, 2020 /

    A comfort food based on roasted brussels sprouts, with caramelized onions, bacon, and a lovely vinaigrette - it's quick, easy, and delicious!

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    Roasted Cauliflower with Sesame Oil

    Roasted Cauliflower with Sesame Seed Oil

    August 21, 2016
    The Perfect Omelette

    The Perfect Omelette

    March 29, 2019

    Ugly Soup

    October 25, 2013
  • Travel

    Finishing the Camino – Santiago de Compostela

    May 20, 2020 /

    Finishing the Camino in Santiago - we visited the shrine of St. James, and gave the saint a hug before taking in the pilgrim's mass; then on to Porto!

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    Camino Day 7 – Tui to Porriño

    May 14, 2020

    Camino Day 10 – Pontevedra to Caldas des Reies

    May 17, 2020
    Climbing in the Fairy Glen on Skye!

    Sparkle and Shine, 2016

    December 31, 2015
  • Travel

    Camino Day 12 – Padron to Santiago

    May 19, 2020 /

    Camino Day 12 - Padron to Santiago - a day that started off great, but was derailed a bit by dehydration, but then finished at our goal - Santiago!

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    Finishing the Camino – Santiago de Compostela

    May 20, 2020

    Camino Day 5 – Ponte de Lima to Rubiaes

    May 12, 2020

    Camino Day 1 – Porto to Vila Cha

    May 8, 2020
  • Travel

    Camino Day 11 – Caldas des Reies to Padrón

    May 18, 2020 /

    Camino Day 11 - Caldas des Reies to Padrón - a beautiful day with a little rain, a friendly church, a laundromat victory, and a feast of Galician cheeses!

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    Camino Day 1 – Porto to Vila Cha

    May 8, 2020

    Camino Day 9 – Redondela to Pontevedra

    May 16, 2020

    Lentils with Fennel and Sausage

    April 2, 2013
  • Travel

    Camino Day 10 – Pontevedra to Caldas des Reies

    May 17, 2020 /

    Camino Day 10 - Pontevedra to Calda des Reies - a day of sun and showers, and highs and lows, and beautiful healing hot springs.

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    Camino Day 1 – Porto to Vila Cha

    May 8, 2020

    Camino Day 3 – Rates to Barcelos

    May 10, 2020

    My First Hammam

    November 15, 2010
  • Travel

    Camino Day 9 – Redondela to Pontevedra

    May 16, 2020 /

    7.5 hours walking, 23.4 km walked A little later than everyone else in the hostel, we got up and hoisted urpacks on our backs for 7:30am, two bleary-eyed peregrinas making a stop at the lovely O Cafe a Vila, for a coffee and whatever that cakey thing is. I wish we could’ve stayed longer, but the road was calling, and so after about 20 minutes in the nicest cafe, we got on our way. The top middle picture is a lavanderia, spots built in every village so that women could gather to wash clothes in the time before most houses locally had running water. They’re mostly deserted now, except for…

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    Camino Day 12 – Padron to Santiago

    May 19, 2020

    Camino Day 5 – Ponte de Lima to Rubiaes

    May 12, 2020

    Finishing the Camino – Santiago de Compostela

    May 20, 2020
  • Travel

    Camino Day 8 – Porrino to Redondela

    May 15, 2020 /

    6 hours walking, 17.6 km walked(Walking times includes stops for meals and breaks) Because we both got a pretty good night’s sleep for a change, we had a bit of a slow start, stopping a block away from the albergue for a quick coffee and croissant at Restaurante Paso a Nivel, a place whose main recommendation was that it was open, but which turned out to be pretty good. Getting on the road around 8am, we’d only been walking about an hour when we hit another milestone – the Camino waymarker that tell you you have less than 100 km to go before Santiago. The next stages are the most…

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    My First Hammam

    November 15, 2010

    Walking the Caminho Portugues

    May 7, 2020

    Camino Day 11 – Caldas des Reies to Padrón

    May 18, 2020
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