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Last year the Quebec elections resulted in the Liberal Party taking the helm of government following divisive campaigns that revived the debate over whether it should secede from Canada.  The sovereignty issue was among the topics that Quebec Minister of International Relations and Francophonie Christine St. Pierre discussed with WAMC’s North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley during her visit to SUNY Plattsburgh on Thursday.

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The administration of Governor Charlie Baker is seeking to strengthen ties between Massachusetts state government and local municipalities.  Baker’s first executive order as governor dealt with municipal relations.  

Whether served with French bread for dipping or drizzled over mixed greens, these sweet vinegars are sure to be a hit.

Ingredients

2/3 cup honey

2 cups white wine vinegar

Directions

Combine vinegar and honey in medium saucepan, then stir in one of the flavor additions below: Apricot: 2/3 cup apricot jam (Makes 2-1/2 cups) Pear: 2 (15 oz.) cans pears, drained and diced (Makes 2 cups) Raspberry: 1 (6 oz.) basket fresh raspberries, mashed (Makes 1-3/4 cups) Fig: 2 cups quartered, dried Mission figs (Makes 1 cup).

Ingredients

2/3 cup honey

¾ cup chunky peanut butter

4 cups granola mix

Directions

In 4-cup microwave-safe container, microwave honey on HIGH (100 percent) 2 to 3 minutes or until honey boils. Stir in peanut butter; mix until thoroughly blended. Place granola in large bowl. Pour honey mixture over granola and combine thoroughly. Press firmly into 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan. Let stand until firm. Cut into bars. Makes 36 bars.