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“Alexa, feed the kids...” As a father with a growing family, I find myself sleeves rolled up after a day at work and in the kitchen. It’s a delicate balance between making healthy choices and cooking tasty creative meals so that the kids will eat…
The infectious feel-good energy of sand, sea and summer breezes is back. Salty drinks served with limes and laughter, convertible road trips, staying up late and eating dessert first. Not a care in the world. Who doesn’t remember those windows down, happy-go-lucky melodies that remain…
By Lori Cohen Designed to invite the outside in and provide a peaceful weekend retreat, this holiday home hugs the sand dunes and sea on a wild coastline full of wildlife. There are not many places in the world where you’re guaranteed to see dolphins…
Bundle-up and hibernate at home at this snowy time of year? Here is the hottest tech for the coolest season. While some Canadians enjoy spending time in the great outdoors during winter months— skiing, snowboarding, skating, or ice fishing others will travel down south or…
Well beyond... Luxury voyages will take place on a 679-foot vessel with 96 suites, 11 restaurants, a pool, and a beach club. Unlike traditional cruise ships, the smaller ship can navigate through areas most large ocean liners can’t, and activities will be tailored to each…
By Keith Edwards Third Wave Coffee Coffee culture in Canada is belatedly catching up with other parts of the world… particularly those in Asia. But there are difficulties. Unfortunately, we’re a miniscule market compared to Asia where virtually all the best coffee ends up. Siarhei…
By Mark Eglington Having motivation and talent is always useful but today, it’s not enough. Let’s face it…we live in a competitive world. And, while it may not be the hunger games, it’s safe to say someone’s a ways got their eye on you. So……
Made in Bangladesh: Recipes and stories from a home kitchen By Dina Begum Taking you through the six Bangladeshi seasons – summer, monsoon, autumn, late autumn, winter and spring – with warming flavours and memories teaching modern classics and age-old recipes to home cooks. Puchka…
By Keith Edwards Gion Duck Noodles Japanese culture, simplicity, attention to detail, continuous improvement, and the concept of ichigo ichie, often translated as “in this moment an opportunity” provoked some radical thinking about dining for me. I’m not against tasting menu’s but enough is enough.…
Uncork elegance Radiant wines for Spring splendour By Natalie MacLean Ruinart Brut Blanc De Blancs Champagne, Champagne A.C., France. (LCBO: 62984, $159.95). From Ruinart, a toasty, elegant and fruity Blanc de Blanc bubble, smoky on the nose with ripe apple, apricot, tropical fruits, citrus zest and…