Tag - March/April 2024

Chicken and Harissa Root Vegetables

Roast chicken is an ideal dish for this time of year, but here’s a twist: harissa paste. Harissa is a Middle Eastern ingredient that is perfect for adding smokiness and heat to your dish. It is found in either jars, cans or in a tube in many grocery stores. You can also look for it as a dried spice mixture in the spice section...

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KEVIN GILLIS AND THE RACCOONS RENAISSANCE

 By Dan Lalande “When we set out to create The Raccoons,” says Kevin Gillis, the originator of those animated omnivores, “we told stories that were driven by characters just like us. They had the same dreams, challenges, imperfections, whims and hopes we all do. We held true to those characters and stories and didn’t give in to...

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Next Generation Leahy

Ten years since the Fifty-Five Plus Lifestyle Show was launched, it’s also a decade since Next Generation Leahy started entertaining and wowing audiences. Both are better and bigger than ever. In fact, there are ten—10!—Leahy siblings performing at this spring’s blockbuster show. “You will want to get up and dance,” Doug Leahy...

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Sweet Potato and Almond Cookies

These easy-to-make cookies feature mashed sweet potatoes and almond flour. They’re soft, nutritious and flavourful with a nice crunch from the golden almond exterior.  This recipe and photo are from Foodland Ontario, foodlandontario.ca Preparation Time: 30 minutes Standing Time: 30 minutes Baking Time: 15 minutes Makes 10 to 12...

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Sweet and Spicy Roasted Potatoes

Tuck into spicy Ontario potatoes and sweet potatoes topped with a flavourful Middle Eastern-style dressing. Both potatoes and dressing can be made ahead and assembled before serving. Reheat potatoes or serve at room temperature. This recipe and photo are from Foodland Ontario, foodlandontario.ca Preparation Time: 15 minutes...

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Musician-Educator Jesse Stewart Is Literally Of “Sound Mind”

 By Dan Lalande                                                “Like most kids,” confesses Jesse Stewart, the award-winning composer, percussionist, visual artist, researcher and educator, “I spent a lot of time banging on pots and pans. Unlike most kids, I never stopped.” Jesse is definitely still at it, conducting sonic...

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