There are countless places to visit, things to do and attractions to delight all comers in this beautiful country we call home Here are some favourite picks from the people behind Fifty-Five Plus and Coyle Media Group. By Pam Dillon “I am proud to say I have been to every province and territory in Canada—other than Nunavut,”...
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This recipe (and photo) from Foodland Ontario, foodlandontario.ca, will inspire you. This Japanese-style appetizer is a dumpling that is fried, then steamed and served with dipping sauces. For a spicy dipping sauce, add chili oil or Asian chili sauce to the soy mixture. Preparation Time: 35 minutes Cooking Time: 5 minutes...
This recipe (and photo) from Foodland Ontario, foodlandontario.ca, will inspire you. This tart is tasty and very impressive! The honey-thyme drizzle adds an interesting finishing flavour note. Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 8 minutes; Baking Time: 20 minutes Makes: 16 pieces Ingredients 4 tsp (20 mL) butter 1 cup...
This recipe (and photo) from Foodland Ontario, foodlandontario.ca, will inspire you. The combination of sour cream, milk and eggs create a creamy custard centre in these easy handheld quiches. Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 5 minutes; Baking Time: 50 minutes Makes: 12 quiche Crust: 2 tbsp (25 mL) melted butter 3...
Whether you’re driving to the airport, going on a car trip or heading out to a volunteer gig, part-time job or visit with your favourite people, pack some snacks to take along. This recipe (and photo) from Foodland Ontario, foodlandontario.ca, will inspire you. These colourful and nutrient dense muffins impress even the...
Snowbirds, take note. There’s a helpful new guide you’ll want to check out, called Canadians Heading South for the Winters: What you don’t know CAN hurt you! Written by cross-border financial pro and educator Gerald Scott, it offers plain-language insight into the issues that can affect time spent in the United...
Text and photos by Roland Bast France has a way of making you want to keep going. One more town, one more château, one more vineyard, one more train. Nouvelle-Aquitaine convinced me to do the opposite. I moved through Poitiers, Cognac, Bordeaux, Saint-Émilion and the Périgord Noir, mostly by train, giving myself more time in...
By Brigitte Hasbron Few destinations combine history, island life and memorable cuisine like Croatia. After visiting, I can confidently say it exceeded my expectations. Along the Dalmatian Coast, ancient Roman ruins sit steps from lively waterfront promenades, while nearby islands offer pristine waters, rich cultural traditions...
By Caroline Andrews For years, most of us chose our homes based on what we needed while we were living in them. Bedrooms for children, a backyard, space to entertain, a good school district, perhaps a garage and enough storage for everything a busy family accumulated along the way. But as life changes, perhaps there is another...
By Jennifer Hartley As one of Canada’s most celebrated science journalists, Bob McDonald is beloved by listeners of CBC Radio’s Quirks & Quarks and widely recognized as the national science commentator for CBC Television and CBC News Network. Sure, he has been appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada and even...
