By Sheila Brady Nancy Edwards and Kyla MacGinnis are gurus transforming homes into safe havens for aging owners. The highly accomplished Nancy is a nurse, an author, a distinguished professor and professor emerita at the University of Ottawa, an avid cyclist and an opinionated advocate of smart design. In the 90s, the Canada...
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The Little Things By Jason Marshall I’ve always been an optimist. The glass half-full guy. Granted, it’s more challenging to keep that positive outlook in an era of half-truths and outright lies. As a kid, I was an advertising agency’s dream customer. Impressionable. Trusting. Downright gullible. Try to convince me that Sea...
Animal Chatter By Iris Winston Safety, comfort and routine are the heart of the matter when welcoming a new pet into your home. For longtime pet owners, preparation for the adoptee, whether a young puppy, kitten or older rescue animal, is simple. It is likely that everything from a securely fenced backyard with a strong latch...
  by Dan Lalande Before the post-war housing boom, it was not uncommon to find three generations living together under a single roof. While that arrangement had its drawbacks, today, sociologists generally agree that this forsaken model created closer families and a more inclusive society. We’ve been growing apart as...
by Iris Winston There’s a difficult conversation that every couple should have while they are young and healthy. It is much easier then than having to make decisions in the face of declining health and the realization that the end is no longer in the far distance. Some people think in terms of downsizing, perhaps moving from...
Take store-bought ice cream to new heights by stirring in a tangy, sweet rhubarb strawberry swirl. Serve in waffle bowls or ice cream cones. Recipe is easily doubled. This recipe and photo are from Foodland Ontario, foodlandontario.ca, will fire up your grilling gusto. Preparation Time:Â 10 minutes Cooking Time:Â 7 minutes...
Feature the jewels of the season on crisp toasts with goat cheese and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. If you cannot find balsamic glaze, just drizzle with a little balsamic vinegar. This recipe and photo are from Foodland Ontario, foodlandontario.ca, will fire up your grilling gusto. Preparation Time:Â 10 minutes Cooking Time:Â 10...
There’s no argument that marinating with garlic, ginger and the sweetness of Ontario pears and honey is a wonderful change from dry rubs. Slow-roast the ribs until reaching the tenderness you prefer, then grill to finish. Serve drizzled with more honey, if desired, and sesame seeds. This recipe and photo are from Foodland...
Lavender pairs well with other herbs in a Provence-style marinade, then it’s sweetened with a bit of honey during roasting. Cooking with the skin on helps to naturally baste the chicken. This recipe and photo are from Foodland Ontario, foodlandontario.ca, will fire up your grilling gusto. Preparation Time: 20 minutes Baking...
Who can resist a juicy beef burger topped with bacon, mushrooms and aged Cheddar? This recipe and photo are from Foodland Ontario, foodlandontario.ca, will fire up your grilling gusto. Grilling Time:Â 14 minutes Preparation Time:Â 15 minutes Cooking Time:Â 4 minutes Serves 6 1-1/2 lb (750 g) lean Ontario ground beef 1 Ontario egg...
