Lighter, tastier, healthier artisan base is making pizza more enjoyable than ever By Brigitte Hasbron Like most food lovers, I indulge in a fair share of pizza. From the countless topping combinations to the variety of styles, I love everything about it. Conventional pizza is high in calories, carbs and fat, though. It can also...
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Animal Chatter By Iris Winston Every tail has a tale to tell as dogs communicate with each other and with their humans. Most of us think that a wagging tail is the sign of a happy dog. Often this is true, but the speed of the wag, the position and direction of the tail, whether it is stiff or relaxed—together with other...
Story by Peter McKinnon Two initiatives underway at Perley Health are helping transform care for Veterans and Seniors across Canada. At the core of both initiatives is frailty: an increasingly recognized and studied condition of reduced function and health. A person who is frail is less able to cope with minor stresses and is...
By Jennifer Hartley For some people, Canadian acting giant Colm Feore is best known for his brilliant interpretations of Glenn Gould or his award-winning portrayal of Pierre Elliott Trudeau. Others know him for his work on shows like 24, House of Cards, The Borgias or The Umbrella Academy. His filmography is long and diverse...
These savoury muffins are excellent for breakfast or as an accompaniment to soup or chili. Sweet potato adds moisture and an excellent dose of nutrition. The optional maple butter? That’s the fun part. Recipe and photo courtesy of Foodland Ontario Preparation Time: 25 minutes Baking Time: 20 minutes Makes 12 1 cup (250 mL)...
Busy? You can cook this egg mixture in advance, then reheat wedges in the microwave and serve when ready. Recipe and photo courtesy of Foodland Ontario Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 13 minutes Serves 4 4 tsp (20 mL) butter 1/2 cup (125 mL) each finely chopped Ontario onion and Ontario greenhouse sweet peppers (red...
By Brian Morin They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder but when it comes to songbirds in spring, Mother Nature makes choosing favourites a challenge. The variety of species and colours is seemingly unending, with many looking like they have just arrived from a tropical paradise. Actually, that’s because they have. Most of...
Text and photos Lee Ann Smith Imagine filling your garden with beautiful plants that hardly need any attention. Imagine being able to travel during the growing season and not worry about coming home to hours of garden maintenance. Imagine spending more time golfing or relaxing with friends on your patio. Sound like a pipe dream...
Strawberries add summery flavour to these pancakes. Serve with more juicy sweet berries and a drizzle of maple syrup. Recipe and photo courtesy of Foodland Ontario Preparation Time:Â 10 minutes Cooking Time:Â about 6 minutes per batch Standing Time:Â 10 minutes Makes 12 pancakes 1-1/4 cups (300 mL) buttermilk 1 cup (250 mL) large...
Start your morning with this tasty and nutritious blend of fruit, whole grains and yogurt. Recipe and photo courtesy of Foodland Ontario Preparation Time:Â 20 minutes Cooking Time:Â 6 minutes Serves 9 3 cups (750 mL) diced peeled Ontario apples 2 cups (500 mL) sliced Ontario rhubarb 1/2 cup (125 mL) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (125...
