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We left Kingston with more than an auto repair bill. My mother-in-law gave me a couple of her well-loved copper bottom pots and an enameled cast-iron skillet. Both work beautifully despite years of use. I know how to take care of the skillet, but being new...

After yesterday's jelly bean confession, I figured I should eat a healthy meal. But I wanted the intense flavours those tiny shellac-coated goodies offered. My solution, dried cranberries. The shot above is an extreme close up of the cranberry sauce that graced my potentially ho-hum chicken....

If I get a cavity, it's all Kira's fault. She brought jelly beans to a meeting last week. Not dollar store jelly beans that taste like lemon Pledge, stale Tang or some alien interpretation of red fruit. No, she brought high-end gourmet jelly beans in...

This week's question comes from Kerry Dexter, a serious music fan and dedicated vegetarian. She's looking for a low-fat, low-sodium gravy that doesn't rely on animal stock. And to make things more a challenge, she has no food processor or blender so you can't just...

Some promises are explicitly stated while others are implied. With my recent poll, I indicated I would change my blog's name if it proved to be too confusing. Sixty-one votes later, the name stays. The tally? While 7 rallied for change, 17 thought the name Christie's Corner...

It shouldn't be that hard to find a gadget that opens cans without tossing tomato paste all over the kitchen -- or breaking my thumb. But I've been on the lookout for a good can opener since November and have found only hand-held or electric...

It was quite the weekend for Christie's Corner. Friday, Andrew and I headed to Kingston to visit family, knock down an outhouse and stock up on Cooke's fine coffee. Sunday we left with 2 pounds of fresh Italian roast, "commode demolition" added to Andrew's resume...

Last week Christie set up a fish challenge. She was looking for a quick, simple, healthy fish recipe. Her parameters? Not too lemony but it should have veggies. She was even open to a splash of wine. Oh yes, and we were to keep it...

The little things give us away. We go quietly about minding our own business, then someone catches a detail and knows something about you. When I was backpacking in Europe I spotted fellow Canucks by their iron engineering rings or Mountain Equipment Co-op jackets. Americans...

I've been saving this recipe to share with you during my upcoming and long-promised Indian Week. But it's been so cold lately, I thought something from a warm and sunny land would help. And you can't go wrong with curry. While I adore Indian food, butter...