OH MY GOURD! EATING THROUGH THE WORLD OF SQUASH
Gourds – which are actually a fruit and not a vegetable – are one of the earliest known domesticated plants, with evidence of their…
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WOOLLY BE A HARSH WINTER? LOOK TO THIS FUZZY CATERPILLAR TO FIND OUT
I LOVE THAT SOUND.That first crunch of leaves underfoot sends a sharp and clear-cut signal to the senses that the autumn season has begun….
QUICK & SIMPLE PICKLING: HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN DELICIOUS REFRIGERATOR PICKLES
Are you like us: intrigued/intimidated by all those beautiful social media images of ordinary people happily displaying jar upon jar of homemade, yummy-looking pickled…
TIME TO SHOP, DINE AND CONNECT: Downtown Orillia’s See You on the Patio is Back
Mmmm… a warm summer evening on a patio, accompanied by great local music and interesting art, followed by some shopping… could there be any…
THE WORLD OF INDIAN CURRY
It never occurred to me that curry is a sauce and a spice, nor was I aware there are so many different types of…
EMBRACE THE COTTAGE LIFE: RENT BEFORE YOU OWN
Owning a cottage might seem far off in your future plans, but renting a cottage can be very attainable and doesn’t have to be…
TOMATOES, TOMATOES EVERYWHERE!
All you have to do is drive around my neighbourhood, and you’ll see most neighbours either have planters or gardens with numerous tomato plants….
THE PERFECT KITCHEN CABINET FOR YOU
The right kitchen cabinetry depends on your personal tastes, budget, and reasons why you’re having new cabinets installed. “A first time home owner, rental…
The Season for Giving Back to the Community
If I were to have interviewed, or simply listed all the individuals and organizations in and around Simcoe County that take the time to…
Decorate Your Home with Love and a Little Sparkle: Make it Warm and Inviting
Decorating my home for Christmas always gets me into the festive spirit. The ambiance makes me want to curl up with a fleece blanket…