How-To: Cut a Pineapple

How-To: Cut a Pineapple

Nothing beats a whole fresh pineapple. The fragrance and flavour of unprocessed fruit simply can't be beat. Sure, this gorgeous spiky fruit looks intimidating but with a couple of good knives, cutting board and these handy tips, you'll never buy tidbits again! 1. Create a steady cutting surface. Using a large...

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Community Recipe Box Feature: Rustic Apple French Toast

Community Recipe Box Feature: Rustic Apple French Toast

Well, here's another fabulous recipe shared to the Penna Community Recipe Box! This recipe for gorgeous rustic french toast comes to us from Joan Mitchner Foster. Joan follows the original recipe for the most part. "I admit I change it a bit every time I make it. My secret ingredient is maple sugar...

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Community Recipe Box Feature: Cloud Waffles

Community Recipe Box Feature: Cloud Waffles

Well, here's another fabulous recipe shared to the Penna Community Recipe Box! This recipe for lovely fluffy waffles was submitted by Connie Dunwoody. The quantity of waffles seems to depend on a few factors, according to Connie:  "Makes 'some' waffles. I can't remember how many, and it depends on the size of your...

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Herbal Summertime Sun Tea

Herbal Summertime Sun Tea

All you need are fresh herbs, water and sunshine—that's it! There's no real specific recipe for making sun tea other than a few of rules of thumb: Use fresh cut herbs from the garden. Be creative and combine your favourites. Give them a rough chop or toss them whole into a glass...

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Recipe Roundup: Camping Cookery

Recipe Roundup: Camping Cookery

Food tastes better eaten outdoors. Well, good food does, anyway. Elevate your culinary experience above wieners and beans with these tasty camp-friendly recipes. This recipe for Maple Nut Cranberry Granola via Family Feedbag is a perfect camping companion. Easy to pack, nutritious and simple to prepare!  These Columbian Hot Dogs...

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How to: Host a Successful Family Pizza Night

How to: Host a Successful Family Pizza Night

Studies have shown that a family meals have intellectual and nutritional benefits for everyone sitting around the table. With our busy schedules, sometimes this can feel like a real challenge. Enter "family pizza night". Committing to a weekly or bi-weekly interactive family meal featuring everyone's favourite food, is a great way to connect with family...

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