Friday, March 29, 2024
Fizzy Raspberry Lemonade

Fizzy Raspberry Lemonade

Summer is finally here.  Nothing like a cold drink to sip under the umbrella.  This is a quick and easy one that is a crowd pleaser. INGREDIENTS: 2 cups fresh raspberries 1...
Fluffly Buttermilk Pancakes, weekend brunch, breakfast, West Island Blog, Rhonda Massad, summertime,

Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes

Topped with fresh berries and pure maple syrup these pancakes are heavenly! 2 cups buttermilk 2 eggs, separated 3Tbsp butter, melted 2 cups flour 2tsp granulated sugar 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp...

The Body Does Not Absorb Genetic Material From Our Food

Research from the Technical University of Denmark, National Food Institute, finds no proof that genetic material from food is absorbed in the body where it would be able to...
Butternut Squash Soup, West Island Blog, Rhonda Massad, Winter soup, Holiday cooking, Vegeterian Meal, Healthy Food, Coconut milk

Butternut Squash Soup

Prep: 5 minutes Cook: 40 to 50 minutes Total: 45 to 55 minutes Yield: 8 servings Ingredients: 1 medium onion, minced 2 pounds prepared peeled, cubed butternut squash 6 cups water 1 cup coconut milk 1/2 cup white...
Nutella, Chocolate, West Island Blog

West Island Blog Makes Homemade Nutella

by Rhonda Massad Homemade Nutella is everywhere on Facebook.  How to videos tempting us to try making the decadent spread ourselves.  Being a Nutella junkie,  I had to give it...
That's How the Cookie Crumbles

That’s How The Cookie Crumbles for all your Christmas cookie gifts

by Rhonda Massad Are you looking for a unique and yummy gift to give to the special people on your list this year? Pointe Claire’s Janice Hillrich of Thats How The...
Candice Minch, West Island Blog, West Island News, Chocolate, Rhonda Massad

Please have “PEANUT FREE” label all year round – not just holidays

A PLEA TO BIG CHOCOLATE TREAT MAKERS by Candice Minch I love chocolate, you love chocolate, we all love chocolate! Well, most of us anyways (food sensitivities and personal taste aside)....

Hasselback Apples – perfect fall treat

I love that the apples are fresh and local at this time of year. This is also fun because it fits in with everyone's dietary requirements around here.  I...
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chewy pumpkin chocolate chip cookie

 These pumpkin chocolate chip cookies are a MUST try this fall! Perfectly soft & chewy pumpkin chocolate chip cookies without being cakey. Ingredients: 1/2 cup (1 stick or 115 grams) unsalted butter 1/4...
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4 ways to make use of Food Scraps

Tired of constantly throwing away food scraps? You can help yourself while helping the planet by reducing your household's daily waste. Composting leftover food is a good way to...