Animal Chatter by Iris Winston I know that Freya, my 20-year-old Norwegian forest cat, is near the end of her life. She has oral cancer and the malignant tumor is invading her jaw bone and growing to the point that she is not able to close her mouth completely. Certainly, this means that her quality of life has declined, but...
Tag - Jan/Feb 2024
The Little Things By Jason Marshall Boys play hockey on a frozen lake on a winter sunny daySome things in life defy explanation. The worst of these mysteries are also stressors. Look at winter. On the calendar it’s three months long. Same as spring. Fall. And summer. So why is there a dreadful feeling it will never end? The...
As we enter the winter season By Peggy Edwards, Council on Aging of Ottawa Louise Brunelle is chair of the older drivers sub-committee at the Council on Aging of Ottawa (COA). Louise says, “Driving gives older people independence and flexibility—a tried and true way to get where we need to go. Safe mobility in the community is...
Whether the potatoes are freshly made or enjoyed as leftovers, these savoury pancakes are great with breakfast or as a change-of-pace dinner side dish. Photo and Recipe courtesy of Foodland Ontario, foodlandontario.ca. Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 6 minutes for 5 pancakes Makes about 10 pancakes 2 cups (500 mL)...
In this “grilled cheese and apple sandwich meets French toast,” thin slices of apples are wedged between two slices of cheese and bread. Photo and Recipe courtesy of Foodland Ontario, foodlandontario.ca. Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes Serves 4 8 slices (1/2-inch/1 cm) day old sourdough, French or Italian...
A crunchy topping elevates these muffins to a new level, and they are more economical than those at your usual coffee spot. Freeze muffins for a take-along breakfast or mid-morning break. Photo and Recipe courtesy of Foodland Ontario, foodlandontario.ca. Preparation Time: 25 minutes Baking Time: 25 minutes Makes 12 Topping: 1/2...
Oats are soaked beforehand instead of cooked in the morning, making it an ideal healthy breakfast. While the recipe originates in Switzerland, it makes use of Ontario’s apples, honey or maple syrup and calcium-rich dairy. Photo and Recipe courtesy of Foodland Ontario, foodlandontario.ca. Preparation Time: 5 minutes Soaking...
This frittata can be made ahead and re-heated for quick breakfasts or to take along for lunch. Add ham or bacon if desired. Photo and Recipe courtesy of Foodland Ontario, foodlandontario.ca. Preparation Time: 20 minutes Baking Time: 40 minutes Makes 8 servings 1 pkg (227 g) sliced Ontario mushrooms 1-3/4 cups (425 mL) halved...
If you’re looking for a savoury grab-and-go breakfast or morning snack, this muffin is chock-full of flavour and nutrition. For lunch, serve with a lightly dressed spinach salad. Photo and Recipe courtesy of Foodland Ontario, foodlandontario.ca. Preparation Time: 20 minutes Baking Time: 20 minutes Makes 12 2 cups (500 mL)...
The star of Son Of A Critch enjoys pushing the envelope. But also takes his craft seriously and sees humour as a tool for “bringing people together and bridging conflict.” By Jamie Portman Mark Critch was in the living room in which he had grown up, and the emotions he felt were—in his words—“overwhelming.” Yet his surroundings...
