Easter Bread
INGREDIENTS 1 ¼ oz packet active dry yeast (2¼ tsp) 6 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for the work surface and kneading ⅔ cup sugar 1⅓ cup milk 6 tbsp unsalted butter, plus more for greasing the bowl 1 tsp fine salt 2 large eggs, lightly beaten, plus 1 lightly beaten for egg wash ⅓ cup almonds, sliced 1 tbsp mini white nonpareils (sprinkles) DIRECTIONS Pour ⅓ cup warm water into the bowl of a stand mixer. Gently whisk in the yeast,...
Italian Easter Cookies
INGREDIENTS 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder ¼ tsp salt ¾ cup granulated sugar 8 tbsp unsalted butter softened 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 tsp almond extract 3 eggs room temperature COOKIE GLAZE 1 cup powdered sugar 3 tbsp milk or cream 1 tsp almond extract vanilla extract or lemon juice can be substituted liquid food colouring for decorating sprinkles for decorating DIRECTIONS Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line two large baking...
Honey Glazed Ham
INGREDIENTS 1 (10lb) fully-cooked, bone-in ham 1 ¼ cups dark brown sugar, packed ⅓ cup pineapple juice ⅓ cup honey, or more to taste ⅓ large orange 2 tbsp Dijon mustard ¼ tsp ground cloves 1 ½ tsp lemon juice, or to taste (optional) DIRECTIONS Preheat the oven to 325° F. Place ham in a roasting pan. Bake ham, uncovered, in the preheated oven for 2 hours. While the ham is baking, combine brown sugar, pineapple juice, and ⅓ cup honey in...
Oven Roasted Asparagus
INGREDIENTS 1 bunch thin asparagus, trimmed 3 tbsp olive oil 1 ½ tbsp grated Parmesan cheese 1 clove garlic, minced) 1 tsp sea salt ½ tsp ground black pepper 1 tbsp lemon juice DIRECTIONS Preheat the oven to 425° F. Place asparagus into a mixing bowl; drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper. Arrange asparagus in a single layer in a baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven until...
Easter Craft: Egg Carton Bunnies
For a fun Easter activity to do with the kids, make these cute Easter bunnies painted in bright, spring colours. Fill them with chocolate eggs for a real treat!
Finding the Soul in the “Ordinary”
One of the highest compliments that Nicole has received came from a friend and fellow artist who told her that her work has soul. This comment has continued to resonate with Nicole because, at the end of the day, that has been her goal with her work.
Taking the “Overwhelm” Out of Your Renos
Michaela, the owner of Donato Décor, learnt early on just how much your space affects your mental wellbeing. Accessibility was a factor in her home growing up and she saw that even the smallest changes could have a large impact on a person’s quality of life and overall happiness.
Ask the Health Expert: Breaking the Grip of Long Covid
Stress occurs when the sympathetic nervous system overpowers the parasympathetic nervous system keeping the body in a prolonged state of “fight or flight” which revs up the body. This response is designed for short term survival and not for prolonged stress or up regulation which is directly related to many chronic diseases as well as “Covid 19” [Portzionato 2020].
Ask the Beauty Expert: Taking Care of Those Often Neglected Body Parts
We put time into looking our best. We pay attention to our hair colour, apply creams and sunscreens to our faces, stay out of the sun, eat healthy and exercise. However, we need to consider that if we only focus on our face and neglect our hands, neck and chest, we can actually look older than our years.
Creating an Entertainers Dream Space
After reading an article about Airik and his team in Living Spaces & Lifestyles, they decided to give him a call and immediately knew they had found the right fit. “We knew immediately that Airik was the right person to help us to design and renovate our main floor space”, said Cindy. “He was honest, had lots of great ideas, and was not afraid to make suggestions if he felt we were on the wrong track. We could not be happier with the finished product”.
Exploring Belizean Rainforest Jungle
Hiking the mountainous landscape of Belize, in the heart of Central America, where the mysterious ancient Mayan people thrived in this deep jungle over two millennium ago.
Casa Loma
The legend of Casa Loma and its prominent place in the geographic and historical place in Toronto is shrouded in mystery and confusion, perhaps perpetuated by the fact that it was indeed designed as a “fantasy castle” by an eccentric millionaire in the heart of the city, changing hands in ownership many times over the course of a century.
Wychwood Park Magic
Wychwood Park is a few minutes drive and an easy walk west, crossing Bathurst Street, from Casa Loma along Davenport Road. It is a private and gated residential community of about 60 homes, that was essentially one of the first of the planned communities in Canada.
A Home Transformed By Unique, Refurbished Pieces
What I found most interesting about how Margaret went about finishing this featured space of living, dining, and family rooms was that Margaret sourced pieces from all over. “I love to hunt for unique bargains”, begins Margaret.
The Birth of the Muscle Car
here is a love affair with the muscle car, and it’s not just in the United States. It’s a global love affair. For over 50 years, the American muscle car has captured the imagination and the desire of hot-blooded men and their need for speed.
Loving Local
The wonderful thing about GSC Orangeville is that whether frozen or not, the food and meals they deliver are delicious. Meals like steak stir-fry, meatloaf and mashed potatoes, BBQ Ribs (one of my personal favourites), soups, salads, and many gluten-free options – and vegetarian too!
Owning a Pool Has Never Been So Easy!
Once upon a time, people could beat the city heat by escaping to their summer cottages. With meteoric rises in real estate prices, purchasing a second property is way out of reach for most folks. That cottage might be your “secondary residence,” but it is still property that needs to be maintained and great chunks of vacation time are spent working on the place.
Wonderfully Warm & Cozy Mulled Drinks
Ingredients and directions to make some wonderfully warm and cozy mulled drinks.
Christmas Corner
We thought this would be the perfect time to let our readers know about this hidden gem as the holiday season approaches. Wendy’s shop has something for everyone and for every budget. The most interesting thing is that the retail space has items that you would never find anywhere else.
Cruising the South-Eastern Fringe of Alaska
Going by ship is an idyllic and privileged way to experience the seclusion found in these mountainous forests on the edge of Canada’s north-west. Our voyage starts from Vancouver, traveling north, behind thousands of densely wooded islands, mostly protected from the ocean, along a decisive inland channel aptly named the Inside Passage.
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