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Getting the Most out of Your Candles

Have you ever had a candle that just doesn’t last?  Before you can even get any great use out of it, you have spilt wax down the sides, a broken wick and a black stain across it.  There seems to be nothing that can be done to get it lit again and it can be …

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Recipe: Easy Vegetarian Enchiladas

Simple suppers to satisfy vegetarians and meat-lovers Looking for hearty and filling vegetarian recipes? These easy and cheesy enchiladas are sure to please both vegetarians and meat-lovers. This flavourful recipe also uses fibre-rich black beans which can help lower cholesterol and decrease the risk of heart disease. Easy Vegetarian Enchiladas Preparation time: 20 minutes Total …

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Recipe: Lamb Ragout

Make-ahead meals impress on weekdays This one pot ragout is extremely flavorful and an easy weekend meal. Mushrooms blend seamlessly with the ground lamb, extending the portion size and boosting the flavor. Leftovers taste even better the next day, so save some to serve again during the busy week. Lamb Ragout Prep Time: 15 minutes …

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Cheesy Cauliflower by Harry Lalousis

Your favourite food? There’s a sommelier for that When you hear the word, “sommelier” you most likely picture an expert at pairing and serving wine. But the term is evolving, and wine-lovers aren’t the only ones who can benefit from their expertise. Aficionados with a taste for everything from hot sauce to coffee are applying …

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Prepare the Perfect Pulled Pork Sandwich Right at Home

Love having pork when you eat out, but have no idea how to make a tasty, juicy version at home? Turns out you’re not alone — according to a recent Ipsos survey, 27 per cent of consumers ordered pulled pork the last time they selected a pork dish at a restaurant, but only one per …

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Encouraging Reading Part Two: Your Toddler

It has been a while since I first wrote about encouraging reading in your infant and I thought it was about time that I get back to this series in case there were some of you waiting for me to get on with it. As I mentioned in the previous post, I am a big fan of …

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Summer Safety: Poison Ivy

Whether you are out hiking, camping or simply up at the cottage, chances are you may run into some poison ivy, or actually, your child may run into some poison ivy. There really is no way around it, beside keeping your child locked in the tent throughout the entire trip and I often follow the …

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Banana Date Protein Muffins

Easy, delicious and nutritious muffins Unlike most store-bought muffins, these are brimming with nutrients. Made with Greek yogurt and chia seeds, these muffins have both protein and fibre, making them a healthy snack or breakfast. They’re also chockful of oats, which are associated with lowering levels of C-reactive protein, a marker of inflammation found in …

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How to Plant a Small Container Herb Garden for Your Kitchen

Advantages of a Container Herb Garden A container herb garden may be your only choice if you haven’t got a garden or if it’s very small. But don’t be disappointed if you can’t create a traditional herb garden. Many herbs flourish really well in containers, and container herb gardens have the advantage that they can …

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Recipe: Lemon Rice with Crispy Salmon

Add up an easy meal in minutes Many people are already a third of the way to dinner when they have easy-to-cook staples ready in the pantry. Think of your meal in three parts: veggie, protein, and grain. Once you have one component, you only need to pick the other two. This recipe from Minute …

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