Tag - March/April 2025

Apple Snickerdoodle Squares

Create a twist on the classic snickerdoodle cookie by turning the traditional dough into a soft base for squares, topped with apples and a drizzle of maple syrup icing. They’re as easy to make as they are to eat!   This image and instruction  has been provided by Foodland Ontario, foodlandontario.ca. Preparation Time: 15...

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Bangers Poutine

Bangers (sausage) and Mash is a beloved Irish dish that makes for a tasty way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. This dish is easy to make and affordable. This image and instruction  has been provided by Foodland Ontario, foodlandontario.ca. Preparation Time: 15 minutes Baking Time: 25 minutes Cooking Time: 11 minutes Serves 4 2...

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Ham and Leek Pot Pies

These easy pies are made with a creamy filling that is topped with a store-bought puff pastry to make a delicious top crust. This image and instruction  has been provided by Foodland Ontario, foodlandontario.ca. Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 13 minutes Baking Time: 25 minutes Standing Time: 5 minutes Makes 4...

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Chicken and Vegetable Noodle Bowls

These yummy noodle bowls that are perfect for weeknight and weekend dinners. If you like a little heat, add your favourite hot sauce. The image and instruction  has been provided by Foodland Ontario, foodlandontario.ca. Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 18 minutes Serves 4 1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil 500 g boneless...

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Trust Your Heart

The Little Things By Jason Marshall I’m a newsman by trade. With that comes a passion for the truth. Truth be told, it breaks my heart to watch or listen to a newscast today. Not because the reports are bleak and disheartening. They’ve always been that way. They’re now intolerable because of a lack of trust. I don’t believe the...

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Catching Up with Ron James  

By Rose Simpson Canadians need no introduction to comedian, actor and bestselling author Ron James. The indefatigable, multi-award-winning, Maritime-born Toronto transplant has been tickling our funny bones on stage and screen for more than 40 years.  Ron began his comedy career in the early 1980s at Toronto’s iconic Second...

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For the Birds

New, private itineraries in Ecuador offer thrills for bird watchers By Chris Miller Photos courtesy of Sacha Lodge Birders are in for an exotic treat. Sacha Lodge, an accessible, 5000-acre private ecological reserve in the Ecuadorian Amazon, is offering an array of new, private birding itineraries. Of 1,600 bird species...

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Options to Avoid: Cloning and Pet Perfume

Animal Chatter  by Iris Winston Pet owners grieve deeply when their beloved animals die. They so much wanted to have had longer with the animals they loved. Some cannot bring themselves to get another animal because they cannot bear the thought of the repeat of the misery that accompanies the loss of a special animal. Others...

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First Novel at Age 68

Coming of Age … Again is a love story written for older women. By Ramune Luminaire Writing has always been a huge part of my life. I’ve journalled since I was young. Remember those cute little diaries that locked? I’ve still got several, stacked alongside decades worth of exercise books and hard-covers in a trunk in the...

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Two Potato Boxty

Whether you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, the grandkids’ spring break or the official start of spring, these recipes will add some eye-appeal and deliciousness. This image and instruction has been provided by Foodland Ontario, foodlandontario.ca.   Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with delicious boxty (potato pancakes)...

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