Get Tech Smart There’s a lot of talk about phones that count your steps and watches that monitor your heart rate, but high-tech help for personal wellness doesn’t stop there. Pretty much head to toe, there are options, gadgets and apps to assist you in taking care of yourself. Here’s a look at possibilities: Stay on top of your...
Tag - September 2024
Lifescape By Janet Armstrong, Accredited Interior Designer, CAPS As we move into fall and the beauty that it offers, we slowly transition into shorter days and longer evenings. This transformation requires the increased use of lighting to ensure we can move through our homes safely. While we may think primarily of indoor...
Memorable Getaway on Mexico’s Caribbean coast By Chris Miller When you think of an all-inclusive resort in Mexico, you might envision a standard place with average amenities and mediocre food. Well, think again. There’s an all-inclusive destination, just minutes from Playa del Carmen, that’s a world apart from the customary...
Worth a Drive Southeast of Ottawa, there’s plenty to see and do in SDG Counties (the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry). Take a drive in this direction and you’ll come across scenic walking trails, museums, golf courses, farm-fresh produce and great shopping and dining. Check whereontariobegan.ca for details...
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)...
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:Â 20 minutes Grilling Time:Â 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...
