Green Party deputy jailed
Report into crash released
Killer on the loose
Facial recognition at border?
PM ups attacks on Poilievre
CRA will get the money: PM
Ukraine uses new missiles
Biden signs war aid measure
New US rules for airlines 
BoC officials split on rate cut
Big loss for Boeing 
Metro sales edged higher
Vees dominating Vipers
Warriors snakebitten in loss
Iginla off to Europe
Coachella fined $28K
Those are her nipples
Kanye to launch porn studio
Happy Gourmand
As Canadian as...
Sitting on the edge of summer with our national day of pride upon us, I am reminded of that phrase our neighbours to the south use: “As American as hot...
Daddy's princess
Isn't it funny how Mother's Day and Father's Day differ? Everyone seems to think that Mother's Day is about paying Mom back for all the hard...
Here comes the sun
I was very touched this week, feeling the power of Mother Nature in those times it can make us seem small and insignificant. It happened a few times; once I was...
Food trivia tidbits
This week my brain is mush, what with the start of the busy summer season and a ridiculous summer cold that I really don't need :) So, I'm regaling you...
Time for dandelions
Phew, I feel better. I was beginning to despair that I would not be enjoying summer enough with all the work we have. But then, for the first time this year I...
Eat your crusts!
Do you remember hearing your parents say that when you were young? The rest of the comment was usually reinforced with the fact that there were children...
Ready, set...go summer!
When I was a kid I dreaded the May long weekend. It was the time when my mom planted the back yard and vegetable gardens, and my dad made sure the lawn was...
Give Mom a break
It's that time of year again when we are all supposed to give Mom a break. Cook a meal, clean the house, walk the dog ... Pitch in a bit extra as a way of...
May Day! May Day!
May 1st has long been known as a day of celebration throughout much of Europe. “May Day” as it is sometimes called, represents the midpoint between...
A break, for hot or cold
Perhaps it is those ever-cool spring mornings, or my love for a bit of extra warmth, but I have been thinking a lot about coffee lately. With my ever-curious...
Salt of the earth
I was reminded recently while talking at the water cooler that the simplest things in life can often be the most important. I am not talking of saving the world...
Celebrate food!
Okay, we did just experience one of the most important times of the year, which involves quality time with friends and loved ones around the dining table, so I...
Hippity hoppity
Well, here we are, already at Easter. It’s good to know that spring is under way, and I feel like it’s time to celebrate and let loose. I watch my...
What is it about pickles?
Does anyone remember the old Arlo Guthrie tune? You know, the one about the pickle? He comments in the lyrics on how absurd it is that he could be so successful...
Spring inspirations
Now that the seasons are changing I seem to be wanting different flavours on my plate. I head towards the produce section with renewed vigour and if I'm...
There isn't much a cookie can't cure
My Mom used to say that when I was a kid. It should be said that she was a mean maker of cookies, still is (when I get one). She made lots of treats and cookies...
And the winner is...
We talk often about how every day in life should be enjoyed and it is important to make the most of every moment. Movies illustrate that point for us on a...
Food is life and what a good life it is!
With Valentine’s Day this weekend, I thought decadence would be a valid column topic. Often we speak of the importance of everyday food in a tone that is...
Breakfast: best way to start the day
I am a firm believer that having breakfast does wonders for starting your day in the right direction. Perhaps my conviction is in part due to the fact that my...
Beginner's guide to aphrodisiac foods
What better month than February to focus on aphrodisiac foods? As the month of love starts off, I thought I'd get you started with a bit of history and some...
