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Our sous chef, Nathaniel led his first Food Demo this February! He showed us how to make a creamy, colourful, Caribbean-inspired pasta, in celebration of African Heritage Month.  With vibrant peppers and creamy cheese sauce, this pasta dish is basically happiness in a bowl. Bold flavours, bright vibes, and a whole lot of joy— that's the secret recipe!  Makes: 3-4 servings   Ingredients:    2 cups penne pasta (or any shape) ½ pound chicken  ½ pound shrimp  2 cloves garlic  3 t

This microwave playdough recipe is so easy to make at home and will provide hours of fun for children of all ages. A great project for a snowy day!    Homemade playdough is a staple in The North Grove’s Child Development programs and often shared with families by our Home Visitors. It’s a great cost-saver, and it uses safe ingredients you may already have in your kitchen.  Ingredients   1 cup flour  1/4 cup salt   2 teaspoons cream of tartar  1 cup water   1 tablespoon cookin

Enhanced Home Visitor, Natasha joined us in The North Grove kitchen to share a favourite Mi’kmaw recipe from her childhood in celebration of Mi’kmaw History Month!  This hearty, comforting recipe can be enjoyed any time of year. You can use tia'muei (moose), lentuk (deer), or beef.  We prepared this dish in the fall, so we featured squash as the seasonal vegetable. If you prepare this dish in spring, try it with spring peas or greens; in summertime, we recommend using corn.