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It was one of those perfect English autumnal days which occur more frequently in memory than in life. ~P.D. James

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October: Mushrooms, Pumpkins, ...
A time for harvest - The time of year when the markets are overflowing with a feast of wonderful autumn produce. Bundles of wild mushrooms sit alongside heavy pumpkins, while curls of watercress make appearances with striking deep-violet elderberries. Get inspired.
As the temperature plunges, comfort food steps into the limelight. Snuggle up this season with soups, slow-cooked dishes and sweet treats made from pumpkins, mushrooms and game... Full Story: ...
... October: Mushrooms, Pumpkins, ...

Beer cocktails on TheGlobeAndMail.com
Gimme a lager on the rocks with a twist
Beer on tap as a cocktail mixer - Cocktails made with beer are becoming more popular as bars have come up with specialties such as the Duvel, made with Belgian beer, gin, tonic and lemon.
Once considered déclassé, cocktails that feature beer are gaining converts as bars across the country serve up their own specialties.
The Duvel – Flemish for devil – cocktail lives up to its name. It's a refreshing combination of 8.5-per-cent Belgian beer, gin, tonic and ...
Full Story: Gimme a lager on the rocks with a twist; Alexandra Shimo
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