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...
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Thoughtful renos add years to comfortable living in family home By Sheila Brady  Suzanne and Marc can never imagine selling their large, two-storey home in the established community of East Hunt Club. They love the corner location and their neighbours. And they remember, with love, raising their son and then losing him...
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...
By Pat James After months cooped up indoors, it’s time to roll out the welcome mat on the patio and expand your living space. Whether that outdoor room is actually a balcony, a porch, a deck or all of that and more in a big yard, there is a lot you can do to make it multifunctional, welcoming and stylish. Here’s are some of the...
A cavalcade of new housing options can open up when you’re 55-plus. By Patrick Langston Lucky you! You’re 55-plus, the kids are on their own (or almost), and now you get to decide what you want in a home. A long-overdue reno? The low-maintenance life of a renter? Chucking everything to become an RV nomad? This is a time...
OakWood, a long-established, family-run design-build-reno firm, is an industry leader in providing inspired solutions for aging-in-place and multigenerational living. Imagine the custom-built home of your dreams—only better. This one is carefully designed to remain safe, accessible and comfortable as you grow older. How...
