The Storyteller
The Storyteller – by Ann Thurlow for Red-The Island Storybook Vol. One “Come on right into my house” says Mary Cousins as she holds the door wide open. “Come right in and sit down”. I was first drawn in to … {Read More}
Blog & Recipes
Pasta with Olive Tapenade, Feta and Tomatoes
Supper for four can be served in about 10 minutes - as your pasta cooks, assemble tomatoes, cheese and olive tapenade…toss and serve. Enjoy. Ingredients 1 pound pasta ( spaghetti or linguine ) 1/4 – 1/2 cup Olive Tapenade 1 pound feta cheese, crumbled … {Read More}
Chicken Salad
Ingredients 2-3 cups cooked chicken, coarsely chopped or shredded 2 stalks celery, chopped 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped 4-6 green olives, pitted and minced 1/4 cup of finely chopped red onion 1/2 – whole apple, cored and chopped … {Read More}
Maple Butter Tart Muffins
Ingredients 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup butter, cut into pieces 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1/2 cup milk 1 tsp. vanilla 1 and 1/2 cups raisins 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda … {Read More}
Maple Muesli
This delicious and healthy recipe makes about 10 servings and it can also be easily doubled. Store in an airtight container or in the freezer. It is versatile as a breakfast cereal, sprinkled over top of yogurt with fresh fruit, or … {Read More}
Evelyn
Evelyn of Northport, PEI This story was submitted by David Weale. Thank you David! I had heard from friends up-west that I really should go to see her. That I must. And as I walked away from her door after … {Read More}
Susan Christensen-Prince Edward Island Artist
Susan Christensen-My Beginnings As A Painter by Susan Christensen Although I have dabbled in art most of my life, first in drawing then in printmaking, my artistic career began in earnest in 2004. I attended a workshop and painted the … {Read More}
Vegetable Curry
Ingredients 1/2 – 1 tsp. curry powder 1/4 cup Curry and Cream Sauce 4 Tbsp. vegetable oil 2 medium yellow onions,minced ( about 2 cups ) 2 medium red-skinned potatoes, unpeeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces 2-3 garlic cloves, … {Read More}
To Tea or not to Tea
Swordfish, Tea & Pregnancy: Steeped in information Recent conversation with my dear Mother: Mom: “Don’t worry, lobster’s good for the baby’s brain!” Me: “I thought I wasn’t supposed to eat seafood!” Mom: You can eat *cooked seafood, just don’t fill … {Read More}
Pepper Jelly Salad Dressing
This is nice salad dressing using either the Red Pepper Jelly or the Hot Pepper Jelly. It is both sweet and tart. Ingredients 2 Tablespoons pepper jelly 2 Tablespoons honey juice of 1 lime, plus zest to taste 2 Tablespoons … {Read More}