By Jennifer Brooks, Council on Aging of Ottawa Ninety six per cent of older adults want to age in place and live independently for as long as possible. Most of us will need health, social and physical supports to do so with dignity and grace. The Naturally Occurring Retirement Community – Supportive Service Program (NORC-SSP)...
Tag - September 2024
This grilled version of the traditional Indonesian vegetable salad is a great addition to a fall dinner. To make cauliflower steaks, cut across the centre of medium head of cauliflower. Recipe and image are courtesy of Foodland Ontario. Preparation Time: 20 minutes Grilling Time: 20 minutes Serves 6 3 tbsp (45 mL) vegetable oil...
Edamame are green soybeans, usually found frozen in pods. They are a complete protein, so this make-ahead salad will appeal to vegetarians. It’s ideal for taking to a potluck barbecue, picnic or cottage and perfect when you have extra cooked corn. Recipe and image are courtesy of Foodland Ontario. Preparation Time: 20 minutes...
Give classic Italian bruschetta a Mexican accent with this quick and easy appetizer. Featuring two of Ontario’s favourite vegetables—field tomatoes and sweet corn—it’s just as colourful as it is delicious. Any coarse-textured bread is a good candidate for the barbecue. It grills quickly, so watch carefully. Recipe and image are...
You can see the popular musical group’s fun, heartwarming act at the Fifty -Five Plus Lifestyle Show September 27 and 28. By Jennifer Hartley, Dueling Pianos. Sounds like a competitive sport that might involve some bloodletting. But if you are a fan of live music, you might know Dueling Pianos is a popular, entertaining group...
The delicious combination of roasted corn and crunchy peppers with the brightness of fresh tomatoes makes for an amazing side dish with grilled steak, fish or chicken. It’s also a ready-to-go vegetarian filling for a wrap. Recipe and image are courtesy of Foodland Ontario. Preparation Time: 30 minutes Roasting Time: 10 minutes...
Patrick Kerwin was Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada … and more. By Stephen McKenna My maternal grandfather Patrick Kerwin (1889-1963) was Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, providing opinions and judgements on cases that still affect our wellbeing and freedoms today. A kind and patient man, he was my much...
by Iris Winston An 1860s stone house is a key aspect of the arts centre that Kimberly Lulashnyk has created in the village of Newboro on the shores of Upper Rideau Lake. Since 2021, when she and her husband, Stuart Ash, moved into the building once known as John Draffin House (after the Irish immigrant who built it), Kim says...
By Jamie Portman “Isn’t technology wonderful?” The young couple had just been seated at a restaurant table next to mine, and he was ecstatic to discover that, instead of a paper menu, he would be able to access it on his smartphone through a QR code. He began fiddling with his phone, anxious to display the marvels of the...
By Jill Doherty The annual Ride To Turn the Tide to support African grandmothers and their grandchildren is taking place September 4 and 5. These grandmothers have lost their own children to AIDS-related illnesses and have risen to the challenge of helping the next generation. This ride has been a tremendous fundraiser for the...
