An old nursery rhyme went like this… Mary, Mary, Quite contrary How does your garden grow? Here are some of our results: As a young boy
How does your garden grow?
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A Feed of Fish n’ Brewis
Fish & Brewis is a traditional Newfoundland Specialty. I enjoyed this meal of fish, brewis and boiled potatoes on January 5th, 2012. I’ll share with
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Family – The Cornerstone of Our Lives & Society
Family is the cornerstone of our lives and society. The moment we were brought into this world we become a member of a family. A
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Newfoundland Seal Flipper Pie Recipe
While everyone awaits the development of a local seal flipper food stand., I will share with you all a Newfoundland Seal Flipper Pie Recipe: Ingredients:
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Grandmother Mitchelmore….How does your garden grow?
My Grandmother Mitchelmore has been planting a garden for a lifetime. At 79 years young she knows that around the end of May, there is
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Baked Bread by Grandmother Pearl
In previous posts, I have mentioned the highly talented baking skills of my Grandmother Pearl and the delicious squashberry jam she prepared. On Monday, I
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Needing Grandma’s Green Thumb to Grow Tomatoes
My grandparents have always maintained two large gardens between our house and theirs. At this time of year as a little boy, I was quite
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Squashberry Jam from Grandmother Pearl
My youthful Grandmother Pearl at 66 years of age is a wonder in the kitchen. She tends to prepare large meals for her extended family
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Rabbit Soup on Saturday
The utilities company noted they would be doing some upgrades to the main power line, leaving local residents from Castor River to Eddies Cove
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Fisherman’s Brewis for Sunday Dinner
The fish has been soaking the night prior. Whenever a Newfoundlander says “fish” he is referring to cod fish. If he is talking about other types
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Culinary Cork – Strasbourg Goose Restaurant
Strasbourg Goose Restaurant – Culinary Cork, Ireland After arriving and getting settled at Sheila’s we decided to walk the streets of Cork. The night was warm
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Cuisine – Paris France
French cuisine is world renown and absolutely delicious. My mom and I couldn’t help but have multiple courses, especially desserts. I’m posting a sample of
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Fish Chowder with Hard Bread
1 small cod-fish 3 or 4 potatoes salt pork, diced 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 cakes of hard bread 2 cups of milk 4
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Figgy Duff
Figgy Duff had its origins since the first settlers came to Newfoundland & Labrador. Simply put, figgy duff is a raisin pudding which is traditionally boiled
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Vernacular Architecture: Rural NL Saltbox Home
A friend, travelling from Quebec City to the island of Newfoundland for the first time had scheduled a visit. Prior to waiting for the Ferry Service to dock at
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Fill Your Puddick: Fish Recipes from Grandmother’s Kitchen
Hello again! Today I’m sharing with you some local fish recipes that we still add to our palate. Since the recreation cod fishery is ongoing you
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