Asparagus and Chicken Stir-fry

Asparagus and Chicken Stir-fry

INGREDIENTS 1 lb(s) boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 breasts) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 (2″) piece peeled fresh ginger, cut into thin matchsticks 1 Tbsp soy sauce 1 Tbsp sugar 1 Tbsp cornstarch plus 1 tsp 1 ¼ tsp kosher salt 1 Tbsp dry... Read More...

Liverpool post office goes on strike

Liverpool Post Office workers picket on Nov. 8.

The rolling postal strikes hit Liverpool today, closing the post office for 24 hours. Members of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers were on the picket lines starting early on the morning, on the corner of Main and Market streets. Mike McDonald, speaking on... Read More...

Masland named caucus whip, education critic

Queens Shelburne MLA Kim Masland

Progressive Conservative leader Tim Houston announced new critic responsibilities for PC Caucus members today. Houston, the MLA for Pictou East, was elected leader at a convention held October 26 and 27. “I’m proud to lead such a strong team of motivated... Read More...

Apple Mini Fruit Pizzas

Apple Mini Fruit Pizzas

Ingredients 1 apple, sliced crosswise into 8 slices ( ¼ inch thick), seeds removed 8 tablespoons almond butter 8 tablespoons mini chocolate chips 4 teaspoons chopped salted roasted pistachios 4 teaspoons honey Preparation Spread each apple... Read More...

Exploring the Mersey River watershed

The past, present and future of the Mersey River watershed is the topic of a workshop coming to Liverpool this weekend. Mary Rigby, organizer of the workshop, says the session is more like a conversation rather than a presentation. Rigby is a retired surveyor... Read More...

Tour the Astor Theatre from home

Wandering through the Astor Theatre and town hall can now be done in the comfort of your own home, thanks to a 3d virtual tour now on the theatre’s website. Andrew Bursey, general manager of the Astor Theatre, says it was created as way for people to tour the... Read More...

Easy Apricot Chicken in a Pan

Easy Apricot Chicken in a Pan

Ingredients 2 cups uncooked white rice 3 1/2 cups water 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast meat – cut into bite-size pieces  salt and pepper to taste 1 large onion, chopped 2 cups chicken stock 12 dried apricots,... Read More...

Zombies shuffle for a cause

Zombies invaded Liverpool on Nov. 3, raising money for the Queens Universal Designed Play Park.

Zombies shuffled and moaned there way through Liverpool on Saturday, but they weren’t out for brains. The event was a fundraiser for the Queens Universal Play Park group, which is seeking to create a fully accessible park next to Queens Place Emera... Read More...

Creamy Chicken Asparagus Casserole

Creamy Chicken Asparagus Casserole Recipe - Tender asparagus and tarragon add a delicate note to this almond-topped casserole.

Ingredients 1 teaspoon unsalted butter 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1 onion, finely diced 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 1/2 inch pieces 1 teaspoon dried tarragon 1 1/2 cups cream of chicken soup 1/4 cup sliced... Read More...

Hearty mushroom soup

Soup in bowl on table

Ingredients 25g pack porcini mushrooms 2 tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion, finely diced 2 large carrots, diced 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 tbsp chopped rosemary, or 1 tsp dried 500g fresh mushroom, such as chestnut, finely chopped 1.2l vegetable stock... Read More...

Ribbony Shrimp and Pasta Scampi

Ingredients Kosher salt 8 ounces whole wheat spaghetti 1 yellow squash 1 zucchini 1 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp, tails removed Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 4 cloves garlic, finely... Read More...

Spicy Pork and Sweet Potato Stew

Ingredients 1 cup canned unsalted diced tomatoes 1 medium white onion, quartered 2 cloves garlic 1/2 chipotle in adobo sauce, plus 1 tablespoon of the sauce 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 large pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut into 1-inch chunks (about 1... Read More...

Comic artist hoping to publish first book

Living with Stacy comic creator Ryan Chandler is hoping to turn his comic into a printed form.

A local comic book artist is hoping to make the jump from online to  printed form with his weekly. Ryan Chandler has started a go fund me page for his comic Living with Stacy, a slice of life comic about the funny and strange events that happen between him... Read More...

Roasted Salmon With Shallot Grapefruit Sauce

Ingredients 4 skinless salmon fillets, 5 to 6 ounces each 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning 2 ruby red grapefruits 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 tablespoon minced shallot 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger 2 1/2 teaspoons honey Pinch cayenne pepper 2... Read More...