The Little Things By Jason Marshall My eyes aren’t quite what they used to be. With another birthday on the horizon, they now see life differently. Some people view aging as a curse. I don’t see it that way. Yes, there’s the aching back. Throbbing joints. The unexplainable urge to wear black knee-high socks and Crocs. The...
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By Nandini Sarkar There are trips you take, and then there are journeys that imprint themselves on your soul. Italy is a destination that stays with you with effortless grace. Rich in art, history, food and wine, our excursion through the province of Tuscany was an adventure that demanded as much to be tasted as to be seen...
How Attitudes About Fitness Are Changing for the Better By Meg Stickl When I started my business back in 2013, I remember having a lot of conversations that started with “I’ve never really exercised before.” At the time, I was talking to adults in their ’70s, ’80s and ’90s, many of whom had lived very active...
By Rebecca Stanisic There was the Ambush Army, then came The Canadian Cowboys’ ever-growing crowd. Now you can be part of both at the Fifty-Five Plus Lifestyle Show, April 10 at Ottawa’s EY Centre. The Canadian Cowboys play classic country songs, hits from the 1950s and 60s, and gospel music in a high-energy, toe-tapping...
Animal Chatter By Iris Winston A trip to our local dog park is one of the highlights of Charlie’s day, especially if one of his canine favourites is there to meet him. As we drive up, he turns his head to see who’s there and gives a big doggy smile. It’s almost time for a session of running and playing. I hold his leash as we...
This tasty crisp makes for the perfect easy weeknight dessert. Recipe (and photo) from Foodland Ontario, foodlandontario.ca. Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 16 minutes Serves 4 to 6 2 tbsp (25 mL) butter 3/4 cup (175 mL) large-flake oats 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped walnuts 3 tbsp (45 mL) Ontario maple syrup 1-1/2 tsp (7...
Make this delicious side dish for your next entertaining event. Recipe (and photo) from Foodland Ontario, foodlandontario.ca. Preparation Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time: 7 minutes Baking Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Serves 8 1/4 cup (50 mL) butter 2 cloves Ontario garlic, chopped 1 Ontario onion, chopped 1/4 cup (50 mL) all-purpose...
Marinated in Trinidad’s green seasoning, these smoky and herbaceous lamb chops are complemented with Caribbean-style peach chutney. Serve with green beans. Recipe (and photo) from Foodland Ontario, foodlandontario.ca. Preparation Time: 25 minutes Marinating Time: 1 hour or overnight Cooking Time: 30 minutes; Grilling Time: 10...
A small baked ham (dinner ham) with a sweet and savoury glaze is just the thing for a smaller gathering. This quick pear chutney gives it a new twist. Make the chutney up to a week ahead and store in a jar in the refrigerator, then reheat before serving. Recipe (and photo) from Foodland Ontario, foodlandontario.ca. Preparation...
By Caroline Andrews Spring has a way of bringing things into focus. After months of winter routines, heavy coats, and staying close to home, the arrival of longer days and warmer light often sparks a quiet reassessment. Windows are opened. Closets are edited. Plans begin to form. And for many people over 55, an unexpected...
