How-to

Out where I live, the hills are alive with the color blue. Thanks to a bumper year for the amazing blueberry we’re all enjoying more of this sweet fruit than ever, and with my cupboards literally covered in them, I’ve had to think of some creative ways to use them.

If you’ve already run through your favourite backyard BBQ steak, burger, and hot dog recipes, it’s time to spice things up a bit. Fresh seafood is amazing on the grill, and I’ve got 3 great recipes you can try this weekend.

 If you’re a long time shaver, you probably already know how to prepare your face before shaving. Even so, there may be a few tips that you aren’t yet fully aware of. I’ve personally been shaving for nearly 25 years, and recently I learned a few things that were completely new to me. I haven’t quite decided whether or not I’m going to try all of them, but I do want to share them with you. This way you can choose to incorporate them, or not, into your daily (or otherwise) shaving routine. Read on for all the tips!

This past week our country turned 147 years old, and although it’s a relative youngster in terms of countries, (after all, our neighbor to the south is ripe, old 238 today) I think it’s established itself very well. When you think of Canada you think of polite people, wide, open spaces, 4 very definite seasons of weather, and last but not least, hockey.   But let’s not forget that we’re also a culture based on a wide variety of delicious dishes too, and because of those definite weather cycles, there are some uniquely Canadian recipes that are only really available to be made in the summer.