There are certain foods that we know are treats, and should be eaten rarely. French Fries are the ubiquitous side that comes with so many meals. Fast food restaurants started to give us more choices, but fries still hit the plate more often than not. Fries with gravy stepped up the not–good–for–you quotient even more! …
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Herb Crusted Pork Roast
When my parents would visit my younger sister and I in our apartment in the late 70’s (returning to the city from their back-to-the-land adventures on Thetis Island) I would try to make a really sumptuous feast at least once during their visit. I can remember buying a huge pork roast (in reality it was…
Risotto with Shrimp & Peas
Risotto is not a finicky dish to make. Picture yourself in a large Italian farmhouse kitchen, with a big apron tied firmly around your middle. Put a couple of pins in your hair to keep things neat. The stove has been on most of the day while you’re making bread. You have a large pot…
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