Ask the Health Expert: The Wonders of Water
Amongst the many avenues of research into the inner workings of our bodies and the wonders of creation I came across a most inspired approach to our biological complexities, namely, the wonders of water. Dr Gerald H. Pollack is an international leader in the field of muscle contraction and is presently Professor of Bioengineering at the University of Washington and he has had a long and distinguished career. His research has led him...
Bold New Bathroom Trends That Will Inspire You!
When Caroline Paquet and her husband Gord purchased Cover-Ups Flooring in Arthur just a little over 10 years ago, neither of them knew for certain what direction their new venture would take them. Gord had been a general contractor in the renovation business for many years, and Caroline (a designer by trade) had always wanted to have a storefront of some sort. When they heard that the owners of Cover-Ups were retiring and looking for...
FEATURE HOME: An Exciting, Uniquely Designed Home
It takes a certain skillset to be able to just look at a piece of property, and quickly determine it’s likely a great investment. For this feature home, Jeff Bell, Owner at Jeff Bell Construction, knew right away he had something special with this home. He knew it would be a challenge, and he also knew he could deliver. The result, in so many incredible and well thought-out details, is absolutely spectacular. “When I first saw this...
Porsche Cayman S
Oskar Ciejek, Entrepreneur and Motivational Leader, envisions the best in people and works with them to boost their self-esteem and attain an image of confidence that will help them prosper in today’s world. “One of my goals in life is to help younger generations who want to achieve more,” he says. So, it does make sense that Oskar Ciejek, the entrepreneur, is in the business of restoring a vehicle’s condition and making it more...
FEATURED RESTAURANT: Rustik Local Bistro
Everything about the dining experience at Rustik would make you think you were in a swanky restaurant in downtown Toronto. The décor has a modern rustic feel that is reminiscent of a place that might be found in the Distillery District or the Annex, but the warm and welcoming atmosphere is in a class all of its own. Located in downtown Orangeville at the corner of Broadway and First Street, Rustik Restaurant offers casual fine dining...
ARTIST FEATURE: Jeanne Aisthorpe-Smith
COLOUR OUTSIDE the LINES Artist, Jeanne Aisthorpe-Smith is unlike anyone I have ever met. I want to describe her as “down-to-earth” and “joyful”, but the words fall short! I recently had the pleasure of interviewing this incredible woman, and the honour of learning a small part of her story… I’ve got to say that throughout our conversations, I made a direct correlation between the easy-warmth and vibrancy of Jeanne, to her artwork....
DRINKS from Around the World: FRANCE
Ingredients and directions to make the cocktails on our “Drinks from Around the World” – FRANCE page
Jerk Chicken Marinade
Chiquitita EVOO, Key Lime White Balsamic, & Red Cayenne Chili Fused Olive Oil INGREDIENTS: MARINADE 1 kg cubed chicken breast½ yellow onion, roughly chopped6 garlic cloves1/2 cup Chiquitita Extra Virgin Olive Oil3 tbsp Key Lime White Balsamic Vinegar2 tbsp fresh thyme2 tbsp minced ginger2 tbsp allspice2 tbsp brown sugar2 tbsp Red Cayenne Chili Fused Olive Oil1 tsp kosher salt1 tsp cracked black pepper½ tsp nutmeg SKEWER 3 bell...
Apple Butter Recipe
spread it on buttered toastadd it to bbq saucetry it on a burgertop your pancakes or waffles with itadd it to your charcuterie board INGREDIENTS: 5 lb cooking apples1 cup apple cider2 tbsp orange juice1 cup brown sugar1/2 cup granulated sugar DIRECTIONS: Combine the apples, cider, and orange juice in a large Dutch oven and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until apples are soft...
Lessons from the Reading Room with Hazel McGuiness – Simple Reminders
Welcome back to one of my favourite places, The Reading Room, and with one of my favourite people, Hazel McGuiness. In the last session, Hazel and I talked about kindness and how very important it is; not just while we make our way through this pandemic, but something that ought to be shown at all times. A gift that’s relatively easy to aspire to, yet sometimes very difficult to adhere to. In this session, Hazel speaks to us about a...
“Our goal is to ensure that every customer can find something that fits their individual taste and budget.”
If you have not already visited North End Furniture and Mattresses, and you are on the hunt for great quality furniture at great prices, it is most definitely worth your while to pay them a visit. Located in the West End industrial area of Orangeville, North End is a pleasant surprise and a definite departure from your typical big box furniture store. I had the pleasure to sit down with Barathan Suthakar, co-owner and manager of the...
Discover Nature-Inspired Paint Trends for a Calming Home
(Family Features) When it comes to home design, colour can change everything. From understated, clean hues and calming neutrals to soft greens and mid-tone colours with artistic qualities, a whole new style is just brush strokes away. With the right colour palette, you can transform your space to highlight contemporary trends while creating your desired ambiance. These curated Clark+Kensington colour palettes, showcasing on-trend...
RESTAURANT FEATURE: Black Birch Restaurant
A community is only as strong as the people who contribute to it. While a community can be a wonderful place to turn to for support, encouragement and even entertainment from like minded people who understand your struggles as well as your successes, it cannot do this alone. It is so important to remember that every member of the community needs to do their part, giving back just as much, if not more, than they take. To steal the...
Should We Seed or Should We Sod?
New grass turf being installed in a garden. Sometimes we look out on that expanse of terrain we call our yard and shake our heads. Regardless of what we do, that grass insists on being brown, instead of green. Those weeds we drove off our property have launched a counterattack and reclaimed their turf. Our dreams of “splendor in the grass” have turned into nightmares of despair in the dirt. It is time to dig it up and start over. That...
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