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I love bacon. I really do, so this new cookbook is right up my alley as they say.
It is called I Love Bacon! and contains just that – 50 yummy recipes, from appetizers to dessert, all of which contain bacon.
Legendary chef and food writer James Beard wrote of bacon, “There are few sights that appeal [...]

Now here’s a real twist on traditional shortbread from Gay Lea, the butter makers.
Combine traditional shortbread ingredients with chipotle pepper and grated white cheddar cheese! Wow, can you imagine just how yummy that’s going to be?
This would be a great holiday get-together recipe. Or serve them with something a bit spicy like chili or a [...]

Hi Everyone,
Just in time for Christmas, here’s a great giveaway!
Gay Lea has offered this blog a great gift basket of goodies to be won by one of our visitors!
Gay Lea Foods Co-operative Ltd. is Ontario’s largest dairy co-operative. Owned and operated by more than 1,200 farmers, it is a leading Ontario manufacturer and distributor of [...]

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Last year I reviewed a cookbook called The Amish Cook’s Baking Book. I loved it. You can find our review of it here.
This year, Lovina Eicher, the author of that cookbook has written another book.
This one chronicles the newspaper articles about Amish life that her mother wrote for many years. It is called The [...]

There are lots of Mexican Recipes on the main site at www.CookingNook.com.
I particularly love the Chicken Enchilada Casserole, the Guacamole and the Taco Salad. All easy to make and fit into busy lives.
Here is another resource for Mexican Recipes – Cindy has a page on her blog devoted to sources for great Mexican [...]