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Cottage Living And The Grilling Is Easy by: News Canada (NC)—Whether you spend a week or a weekend at the cottage or cabin this summer, an important part of your holiday fun involves sharing good meals with friends and family. Summer is the time to kick back, relax and soak up the sun. Although we [...]
Exciting Vacations in Your Own Backyard – You Don’t Need To Travel Far To Experience A Memorable Getaway by: News Canada (NC)—The summer is in full swing and so is the travel season as Canadians take advantage of the long awaited warm breezes and sunny skies. For those of us without a family cottage or [...]
Getting The Most Out Of Family Vacation Planning by: News Canada (NC)—A recent Travel Activities & Motivation Survey indicates that 77 per cent of Canadians cited rest, relaxation and recuperation as the most commonly sought out experiences during a vacation. But, because this is often the only time families are able to spend together, how [...]
Are We There Yet? Study Examines The Family Vacation From Hell by: News Canada (NC)—You’ve done your research, made your reservations, and packed your bags. You’re going to have a wonderful family vacation, right? Think again. “Canadian society has created this concept of holidays as the opportunity to build family memories and family togetherness,” says [...]
Are Your Children At Risk From Products In Your Home? Check This Week, Urges Safe Kids Canada by: News Canada (NC)—Most homes with young children are full of products such as cribs, baby gates, and playpens. Parents naturally think that these products are safe, but this could be a dangerous assumption, says Safe Kids Canada. [...]
Borrowing Children’s Products From A Friend, Or Buying Second Hand? Make Sure They’re Safe, Says Safe Kids Canada by: News Canada (NC)—Raising children is expensive. More than half of Canadian parents cut costs by borrowing children’s products such as car seats from friends and relatives. One third buy used products at second-hand stores or garage [...]
Grilled Lamb Shashliki by: News Canada (NC)—This is one of those easy recipes with a real Mediterranean feel. If extra guests arrive, stretch the meal with more pita bread, or rice cooked with fried onions and spinach. Buy some tzatziki, make a Greek salad or serve with thinly sliced cucumbers dressed with sour cream, lemon [...]
Grilled Tandoori-Style Chicken with Cool Cucumber Raita by: News Canada (NC)—Using a tandoori paste from a jar makes this spicy chicken dish fast and easy. Marinate the meat at the cottage in the morning, or combine the chicken and marinade and marinate overnight in the refrigerator before leaving for the cottage the next day. This [...]
Seafood and Corn Beach Barbecue by: News Canada (NC)—Seafood and seasonal vegetables steam to perfection on the grill in foil pouches lined with fresh corn husks. The husks prevent the contents from burning and add flavour to the steamy juices. This recipe makes one individual package that makes a full meal for one person. Make [...]
Exploring World Flavours In The Comfort Of Your Own Backyard by: News Canada (NC)—Summer is almost here, which means backyard entertaining and patio parties with family and friends. As cross-cultural cuisine continues to gain in popularity, guests will be craving foods with more intense, diverse flavours this season. The standard fare associated with the much [...]