Tag - June 2024

Layered Tomato, Basil and Bocconcini Salad

  Bocconcini is mild, unripened mozzarella cheese formed into balls and stored in brine. The delicate flavour is perfect for combining with fresh tomatoes, basil and balsamic vinaigrette. Arrange overlapping layers in rows for an elegant platter; serve with warm sliced baguette. To serve individually, allowing two layers...

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Strawberry Poppers

These are the perfect start to a summer meal. Pop one into your mouth for a spicy, sweet surprise. Recipe and photo courtesy of Foodland Ontario Preparation Time: 15 minutes Makes 24 pieces 24 Medium-size fresh Ontario strawberries, hulled 1/4 cup (50 mL) light cream cheese, softened 1 tbsp (15 mL) finely chopped Ontario...

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Finding the Franklin

Captain Bill Noon tells the tale. By Jennifer Hartley For a history buff, captain and explorer, there is nothing more exciting than being part of a discovery at sea close to 180 years in the making. This is even more true, considering it was the last thing Captain Bill Noon was expecting that day—almost 10 years ago—on...

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FOCUS ON TOM MCSORLEY OF THE CANADIAN FILM INSITUTE 

 by Dan Lalande  “A friend of mine alerted me about a short-term contract position at some place called the Canadian Film Institute (CFI). I applied, got the job and entered this small, woefully underfunded, incredibly dynamic institution dedicated to all forms of the moving image.” That’s how Tom McSorley, formerly a freelance...

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