Ask the Health Expert: Oxidative Stress
Oxidative Stress is caused by the imbalance of free radicals and antioxidants when the body is unable to produce enough glutathione and other endogenous antioxidants to cope with raised levels of free radicals due to stress toxins and pollutants.
Carefree Days on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia
I always feel at peace here, whether I’m driving winding roads, walking meandering pathways, or strolling along a deserted beach. There’s a freedom in the marine air and it gets me thinking about our next fresh salmon dinner.
’59 Corvette
Why the infatuation with old cars?
“I just seem to like them for some reason and if people read the article in the Spring edition of ‘LivingSpaces & Life Styles’, you know that my business does plenty of historical restorations to houses and buildings in the area, so maybe you could say that I have a lot of ‘old school’ in me!”
Broadway Revised
Sepia-toned photographs taken in the late 19th and early 20th Centuries of Orangeville’s bustling downtown street of Broadway convey an image of a lively, picturesque street comprised of grand facades, second story balconies, expansive windows, and decorative wood pieces.
Vegetable Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce
Vegetable Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce recipe. Try this healthy, colourful recipe made with rice paper, thin noodles, and vibrant vegetables.
Featured Artist: Everist Prokofiev
As with most artists, there is always something special about them. Everist has a cool charm about him while remaining elegantly humble. Beyond the fact that he is this wonderful man, his artwork is simply powerful, breathtaking, and well worth a trip to see it for yourself!
Chicken Pomegranate Salad with Baby Spinach
Ingredients and directions to make a chicken pomegranate salad.
Citrus Beet Salad
Zehrs dietitian Brittany McMullan shares a Citrus Beet Salad recipe with us.
Big Sky Adventures of Solitude and Awe at Supernatural Killbear
Killbear is a unique area of extreme contrasts, combining freshwater activities and wooded pathways with camping, affording friends and family a gathering place for outdoor adventures amidst spectacular geographical surroundings.
Flowers for All Occasions
Situated amidst a growing selection of artsy boutiques and coffee shops on Broadway is a hidden gem of a flower shop that has the style and feel of downtown Toronto, yet it manages to maintain the charming appeal of main street small town Orangeville.
“Explosive” Success for Dufferin County Resident Sophie Vertigan
Sophie Vertigan’s work on the second season of The Umbrella Academy led to her to the pinnacle of her career when she became the first female Special Effects Co-Ordinator to be nominated in the Special Visual Effects category at the 2021 Emmy Awards, establishing a milestone and paving the way for women in the industry.
Featured Restaurant: Son of a Chef
Owner Cristina Roque and her team of amazing bakers and employees are up at the crack of dawn to ensure that everything in their store really is made fresh daily – quite literally.
The Gathering Place
Home, they say is where the heart is, but I think that “home” is something even bigger. Our homes are the places in which we gather, the spaces where we welcome friends and family to be a part of our lives, for all the good times and the bad, though mostly good we hope.
Making the Most of Your Small Kitchen
“This old 1970’s house was closed off and choppy, with little storage and inadequate counter space. This was a space that was not very functional” says Airik. “Our team designed a new layout, removing all of the walls to accommodate a totally new, open concept space.
There’s Never Been a Better Time for a Round!
“Golf has really made a resurgence in the past few years as we have dealt with the international pandemic”, begins John. “We were lucky enough to have a business in a profession where opening up and keeping people safe was easier to do than with most businesses, and we are very lucky for that. The game of golf is so beneficial to our health, not only physically but now even more than ever, there are also so many mental and emotional benefits.”
Starting Off on a Solid Foundation
Farmer turned contractor Brett Allen has also cultivated a familiarity with the different and varying soil conditions throughout Wellington County.
That awareness is very useful in his role as the co-owner and hands/on operator of Postech Wellington. His partner Graham Wilkin purchased the franchise four years ago and then asked him to be a partner.
Come Take a Load Off
The excitement and dread of buying a new piece of furniture, or any other big-ticket item, is one that we are all familiar with. It’s an exciting moment because there is always a thrill to bringing something new home, whether it be a product we saved up to buy for the first time or replacing something that’s grown shabby.
Island Time
Island Time: It’s the phrase you see proclaimed all over Manitoulin Island.
And “Spirit Island” as it truly was to us too, really did magically transport us quickly to island time!
SUMMER ISSUE
