By Jason Marshall Sitting in the solitude of the Negev Desert, under a mesmerizing parachute of a million stars, a feeling of peace cascaded through me. It was like nothing I’d felt before. I’d later come to learn that it was my welcome-to-Israel moment. There would be many more. Senses would be bombarded. Emotions tickled. As...
Tag - July/August 2023
By Madeline Kallio Many towns and cities in eastern Ontario are home to museums that are full of fascinating local memorabilia. These unique landmarks are overseen by historical societies, “friends of the museum” or government bodies and a number of them are dedicated to a single cause or house personal collections. Museums...
This subtlety smoked Brie would be perfect as either an appetizer or as dessert. Be sure to soak an Ontario cedar plank for at least two hours before using. This recipe and image, courtesy of Foodland Ontario, celebrates these “superfood” berries. Preparation Time: 5 minutes Soaking Time: 2 hours (cedar plank) Grilling Time: 10...
Fresh berries are one of Ontario’s sweetest pleasures. They need little embellishment—if any. Here they’ve been gently tossed with a mint ginger syrup to enhance their flavour. This recipe and image, courtesy of Foodland Ontario, celebrates these “superfood” berries. Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 1 minute Standing...
By Brian Morin Summer is prime time for birds when it comes to finding a meal. Dinner is served everywhere—on the ground, in the vegetation and in the air, because insects are in abundance. This rich source of protein, fats and vitamins is what enables young songbirds to explode in growth, going from helpless, naked, day-old...
This gorgeous salad provides a delicious combination of colours, textures, aromas and flavours to make it the perfect summer fare. This recipe and image, courtesy of Foodland Ontario, celebrates these “superfood” berries. Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 35 minutes Grilling Time: 12 minutes Serves 4 1/2 cup (125 mL)...
By Iris Winston Photos by Tim Skinner For more than half a century, horticulturalist Ed Lawrence watched over other people’s gardens in person and via the radio waves. Now, enjoying retirement, he finally has some time to cultivate his own garden. “Gardening is still my love,” he says. “If you’re a horticulturalist, it gets in...
If you suspect a loved one or someone you know has been neglected in an Ontario Long-Term Care Home, you are not alone. Every Long-Term Care Home resident in Ontario is guaranteed rights that every Long-Term Care Home must fully respect and promote. Sadly, in reality these rights are often not protected. Some of these rights...
The Little Things By Jason Marshall It’s funny how a person’s definition of “old” changes with time. When you’re 10, high school kids are old. And your teacher is ancient, even though she’s in her late 20s. In fact, there’s no real discernible difference between anyone from 30 to 100. To a kid, they’re all fossils. Then one day...
This herbed maple marinade can also be used as a marinade for salmon, trout or chicken. This recipe and image, courtesy of Foodland Ontario, celebrates these “superfood” berries. Herbed Maple Marinade Preparation Time: 15 minutes for marinade; 4 to 8 hours for marinating Cooking Time: 25 minutes Serves 4 1/4 cup (50 mL) Ontario...
