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One perk I really enjoy on spa days is drinking loads of refreshing spa water. Mmm... cucumber and lemon or zesty orange with a hint of mint is almost as much fun as a glass of bubbly. Kim Vallee of At Home with Kim Vallee has collected a few favourite recipes you can make at home.



Bottoms up!



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You scurry through the shops, trying to beat the Christmas rush.  The wind is refreshing but has that wintry bite to it, and all you can think about is slipping into a steaming bathtub at the end of your hectic day.

Start with a warm and perfectly spiced drink that soothes to your toes.  We love Old World-style mulled wine!


Add all ingredients to your pot and allow to steep at low heat for...
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On a chilly day, few things comfort like a hot bowl of soup.  It's perfect for a meal at home with friends or as a convenient lunch at work or school.  This time of year, grocery stores and farmers markets are overflowing with squash, sweet potatoes, carrots and corn.  With a bit of effort, these simple ingredients can be transformed into a delicious and healthy meal rich in...
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We always knew Mom's apple pie was the very best.  So it came as no surprise to us when her perfectly spiced, exquisitely light-crusted creation won top honours at a recent local baking competition.  It goes without saying that Mom's pie is now a mandatory addition to any family shindig. 

"You must have patience to assemble a pie," she tells us.  "It is really a work of...
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Pasta al Forno

Celebrity Chef and TV personality, David Rocco is quintessentially Italian: charming, enthusiastic, and passionate about truly good food. We were lucky enough to get to chat with him about his book, David Rocco’s Dolce Vita, and ask him about his approach to Italian cuisine.

At the heart of his cooking philosophy, we quickly learn, is the notion of simplicity. “I’m just...
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'Tis the season for Thanksgiving!  If you are Canadian, you're probably just finishing up the last batch of leftovers Grandma insisted you take home.  If you live in the US, turkey madness has yet to begin.  Either way, the cornucopia of fall feasting can leave you bug-eyed and breathless after that last bite of pumpkin pie, and we think it's high time for a switcheroo.

A...
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When it starts to get really autumnal outside, there’s nothing better than staying in to try out a few new recipes in the kitchen, especially when they’re as warm and comforting as a good, authentic Indian curry.

This recipe is unbelievably easy and incredibly quick – perfect for adding some spice and warmth to these cool autumn evenings. I’ve been a fan of Sharwood’s Indian products for...
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'Sweet Rolls' - that’s what we’ve always called them!
 
This yummy tradition in our family began after a trip to Mexico. We were served sweet rolls with tea for breakfast and we enjoyed them so much that when we got back from that trip, we looked for and found a recipe.  Much to our delight, our baking attempts were successful and these sweet rolls have become a family favorite...
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My official conversion to canning came when I realized the pickles I was buying were made in India.  Why on earth would those delicious little green things have to travel the across the globe when cucumbers, dill and garlic can all be grown in my own backyard?  I decided to try and make my own-- and I realized I loved it.  I enjoy perusing farmers markets to find the freshest of the...
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At Dad's house, steak and appies aren't the only dishes that impress. I recently squeezed him for his decadent Caesar salad recipe. You'll never buy that artificial-ingredients-laden box kit again!

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This salad takes a bit of work but is pretty easy to make once you get the hang of it. Tools are important – best to have a big wooden bowl with a wood spoon. In a nice...
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