Cinco de Mayo – Local Mexican food that’s gourmet enough to say “Olé!”
As this story was being written, restaurateur Bryan Adlam of Maracaz Cantinerie in downtown Burlington was just beginning to think about his plans for…
Cinco de Mayo – Local Mexican food that’s gourmet enough to say “Olé!”
Our Burlington Brunch List – The Best Breakfast and Brunch in Burlington
It’s been said time and time again that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. We’re lucky to live in an area…
Collingwood – Ontario’s ski town: Enjoy it year round
Collingwood has built its reputation as a ski destination but there are many other things to see and do year round in this quaint…
Trees of Life – Just one tree can yield plenty of “free” fruit.
My grandparents had several large old pear trees in their back yard in Waterdown. They picked some but two seniors can only pick and…
Tree Tapping Fun – The Ontario Maple Route is a sweet exploration
What could be more Canadian than celebrating all things maple? It’s a rhetorical question of course, because the answer is obvious to anyone who…
Up in the Air – Air plants and terrariums: low on maintenance but high on interest
When it’s bleak or blanketed with snow outside, you can still keep your hopes alive for spring by having greenery indoors. Both air plants and terrariums offer…
Beyond the Pond – Neighbourhood & backyard ice rinks
Skating is one of the greatest winter activities. If you know how to skate it would seem almost a romantic pursuit for some and…
Local Tobogganing Hills!
No matter where you grew up, as long as it was in the Northern Hemisphere, chances are you traversed more than one hill…
Glean to be Green – Natural cleaning solutions are better for your health and the environment
There’s something to be said about walking into a clean home, but we can do without inhaling an onslaught of harsh chemical odours and…
Butter is Beautiful – But artisanal butter is even better
You’ve heard it before, “butter will kill you and broccoli will save your life”. But culinary icons like Julia Child, Chef Michael Smith and…