by Carolyne | Sep 26, 2018 | News
I’ve heard people say it’s too expensive to shop at the deli counter, buying fresh-cut lunch meats; yet those same people will spend bigger dollars at a drive thru or a food court. To each his own, but fresh is always better, and likely better food. These are plain...
by Carolyne | Aug 29, 2018 | News
I was rearranging my pantry shelf, and it’s a rare thing to find things in tins, but I came across a large container of preserved prunes. And I decided it was time to use them again. This is a quick and easy sauce to make and it keeps well in a glass-covered container...
by Carolyne | Jul 26, 2018 | News
When the season is right (any time of year) and the grilling urge strikes, try my selection of gourmet burgers. Some might be a first for some REM readers. It’s easy for agents to multitask since much can be prepared ahead of time. Prepare your favourite generous...
by Carolyne | Jun 27, 2018 | News
For new readers, it’s time to note a disclosure. Occasionally I am asked how much REM pays me: REM pays me nothing for these columns. It’s my give-back to the REM readers, many of whom I’ve done business with or have otherwise communicated with over my 38 registered...
by Carolyne | May 30, 2018 | News
If you haven’t eaten grilled portobello mushrooms, you really don’t know what you are missing. Truly they taste like a good steak. Quick and easy and beyond delicious, you can top the gill side pocket with any mixture you can create. Some people scrape out the gills....