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Day 6 of the 12 Days of Christmas are Gifts for...

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For Day 6 of the 12 Days of Christmas, I’m highlighting some gift ideas that would be great for all the beer and wine fans out there.

The BBQ buying guide

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Choosing a BBQ is easy when you use this BBQ guide to take all of the guesswork out of making your choice between propane, gas, or charcoal.

5 things you need to know before buying a car seat...

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Buying a car seat is a pretty big step for you and your little one. Whether you're looking at big 3-in-1 seats or infant starter seats, there are some things you should know. From seat recalls to picking out styles and even learning proper installation, here are 5 things you need to know while looking at car seats.

Remember these essentials when out with your baby

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Every parent has had that moment when you realize you forgot to pack something essential in the diaper bag. Here is a handy checklist to help.

Knives 101 – Different Knives for Different Uses

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A few days ago I went grocery shopping, and as I was paying, the cashier asked me if I was collecting stamps. “Stamps for what?” I asked. “Stamps for new knives” she enthusiastically replied. To be honest, I’d never really given much thought to knives before. I mean, I have a set that I got when I first moved out many moons ago, but I took my stamp and went on my merry way. Later, I was flipping through the knife brochure that came with my stamp and after about page 6, I started thinking – why are there so many different types? What knife is for what? Do you really need 18 or will two do? As it turns out, you do! Here’s a breakdown of what makes one knife different from another.

Recipe: this week try some vegan Persian food

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As a child, I was confused when someone of Persian descent claimed to be a vegetarian. It just didn’t make sense to me. Growing up, we survived on BBQed kebobs, from grilled bite-sized steak (barg), to ground meat (kobedeh), to saffron-marinated chicken (joojeh). What else would Persian people eat? So when Best Buy approached me to write a piece on Vegan Persian dishes, I immediately said it was impossible. After all, the cuisine is pretty meat focused. But my Mama Pej knocked some sense into me by asking, “This entire time, you never noticed the vegetarian options at our parties?” I had to admit they existed. But could these dishes be veganized? They sure can. Here are some Persian vegan recipes.  

Shelly’s Friday Favourites: Pasta Salad Recipes

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Pasta salad – it’s just one of those things that fits in with everything. Summer BBQ in the backyard? Pasta salad goes great with steak, chicken, or veggie burgers. Having a formal dinner for friends? Pasta salad can fit right in with some of the main courses you toil for hours over.  At my house it’s practically expected that I make a side pasta salad for a roast chicken, and I always whip it out for the official Canadian kick off for summer on July 1st.

Impress your family with authentic curry chicken with rice

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Looking for a new recipe to add to you monthly family dinner rotation? Check out this authentic one for chicken curry, perfect to serve with rice

How to create southern BBQ, right in your own backyard

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Did you know there’s a difference between BBQing and grilling? You can grill a burger or hot dog in under 10 minutes, but when you want true Southern BBQ flavour, you need to use wood chips and a slow cooking process. Read on for some great Southern BBQ recipes you can make on your grill this year.

One Soup Base – 3 Soup Recipes on Shelly’s Friday Favourites

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Why make homemade soup when it’s so easy to open up a can and eat within minutes? Really, it all comes down to taste. If you go through the effort of making your own soup base and you let your soup simmer on your stove or in your slow cooker for hours, the flavours of what you’re cooking will practically explode when you eat it.