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Some yummy summer treats:

Blackberry Cream Soda - CHOW

Interesting Weiner Toppings - Slashfood

L'Opera Milkshake - David Lebovitz

Venison Recipes - National Post

Coconut Macaroon Tart with Fruit - Seasonal Ontario Food

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The Ex-Boyfriend Sandwich - drool! - YumSugar

How to make gin at home (I just may try this) - Gourmet

Gourmet's favourite cookies over the last 67 years - Gourmet

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For those final local root veggies, Honey Mint Glazed Carrots - Seasonal Ontario Food

Tailgating recipes for the sports fan (or food fan) in you! - Epicurious

Wicked good caramel apples - CHOW

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I heart poutine - blog's name kinda cements this. Here are some of Bonnie Stern's latest recipes for the cheesy, gravy covered Canadian concoction - National Post

I am at work every day, which must mean the kids are back in school. Some ideas for fantastic lunches - Epicurious

Recipes for breaking the fast during Ramadan - Epicurious

My mother adores chutney. She uses it as some would ketchup. Here are some recipes to add to her arsenal. - Seasonal Ontario Food

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I usually save cauliflower for the fall, but I can't resist this fried recipe - Seasonal Ontario Food

Sliders are the best way to eat ground beef - period. Here's Chowhound's recipe - CHOW

If I've said it once, I've said it a million times - ice cream is my weakness and having an ice cream maker helps not at all. Here 947 recipes from Epicurious - Epicurious

Summer is time for canning all those gorgeous local fruits and veggies. The Globe shows you how - The Globe & Mail

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Homemade Ice Cream Drumsticks - I'm in! - Baking Bites

Balsamic Roasted Strawberry Ice Cream - sweet + tart = yum - Jumbo Empanadas

A healthy meat- Grilled Tuscan Style Rabbit - Globe & Mail

Adorable mini meatcakes - Meatloaf Cupcakes with Mashed Potato Frosting - Fine Furious Life

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Cupcake Pops - absolutely adorable! - Bakerella (photo courtesy of this website)

Michigan Coney Sauce - but for the best Coney dogs you'll need to visit Detroit - CHOW

The best food for a Wii party! - CHOW

And for a couple of food challenges:

Nigella's version of Mac & Cheese - Always in the Kitchen

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The best Mac & Cheese Ever - National Post

How to make your own Tofu - CHOW

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How to make the perfect burger - Globe and Mail

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* As a gift, my husband took me to a Thai Cooking class a few years ago. Ever since we have been receiving updates about Healthy Gourmet Cooking Classes. Here are some of the recipes our instructor Arvinda has to share on her website.

* A recipe for Rob Feenie's Macaroni, Cheese and Lobster - yum!

* You can't screw up mashed potatoes! Or can you. Mark McEwan discusses how to make no-fail mashed potatoes.

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Though I rarely crave sweets, there recipes were too good to pass up.

Pineapple Mojito - Miche Mache Blog (picture credit goes to them)

Plain and Simple Chocolate and Vanilla Cupcakes - The Cupcake Blog

Hot Tamale Macarons - Tartelette Blog

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Lemon Cupcakes with Bitters, Sorrel and Meringue - Cupcake Blog

Making mouthwatering meatballs - Toronto Star

Mmmmm...brussels sprouts - Toronto Star

Making steak - without a recipe - Chow

Nutella French Toast - Windsor Eats

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After being on hiatus for over two weeks the only theme I have for these recipes is ketchup!

Get it, catch-up. Yep, think I'll just stick to food.

Celebrity Gingerbread Criminals - CHOW (picture credit goes to them as well)

Smoked Salmon Pizza - Toronto Star

Deep Fried Hannukah Treats - CHOW

Mushroom and Pancetta Soup - CHOW

Roasted Mushroom and Asparagus Salad with Chili Mustard Vinaigrette - Toronto Star

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This week's article is dedicated to the fabulous grilled cheese sandwich.

Salvadorean Grilled Cheese aka "the Pupusa" - Washington Post

Goat Cheese Grilled Sandwich - Toronto Star

Top 10 types of Grilled Cheese - Chow

Also, take a peek at. . . The Grilled Cheese Blog and The Annual Grilled Cheese Invitational Competition

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This week, it seems that the recipes I have gathered fall into two categories: junk food or Fall food. Sounds about right for this time of year.

Seared Venison Medallions with Pomegranate Curry - Globe and Mail

Southwestern Stuffed Acorn Squash - YumSugar

Squash Soup with Trumpet of Death Mushrooms - Globe and Mail

Gourmet Chocolate Bars - CHOW

Homemade McDonald's Chicken McNuggets - For the Love of Food

French Chocolate Macaroons - YumSugar

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I have decided to start a new regular posting in addition to my "Food in the News" articles. Each week I will try to go through all of my favourite blogs and choose a few of my favourite recipes to share with you.

This week has a bit of a Halloween Theme - which is perfect because of my upcoming party.

Homemade Candy Corn - Bon Appetit Blog

Pumpkin Cake Cookies - Toronto Star

Caramel Apple Cupcakes - Cupcake Blog