Food & Health
Food for Thought Column: Try dairy-free, vegan muffins that everyone will love
(NC) These mouth-watering muffins made with shredded coconut and banana are just what you need to perk up your taste buds in the morning. […]
Food & Health
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Food for Though Column: Experiment with an authentic Chinese recipe tonight
(NC) This popular dish gets its signature red colour from cooking the pork in a sweet-and-savoury sauce made with caramelized sugar and soy sauce. In Chinese culture, red, the colour of fire, is a symbol of good fortune and joy; red-coloured foods are eaten for good luck. […]
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The Soaring Pig: Making Pasta At Home
Making fresh pasta at home is easy to do, and not overly time-consuming.
There are a couple of recipes I use for the dough. The one in the video is the quicker of the two. […]
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The Soaring Pig: Making Pizza Dough
Whether it is during the week or weekends, pizza is an excellent meal choice that is quick and easy and worth the time invested. […]
Arts & Culture
Our Community: The Morinville Rendez-Vous Centre
On Wednesday the Rendez-Vous Centre was busy with a group learning Bridge and the Scrap Happy Quilters working away in the hall. But those activities are but two of the programs offered locally at the centre. […]
Food & Health
Government not doing enough on tobacco reduction, coalition says
The Campaign for a Smoke-Free Alberta, a coalition of health organizations, gave Alberta government a C-minus for its overall effort to reduce tobacco use in an annual report card Wednesday, the second consecutive year the province has received the failing grade. […]
Food & Health
Food for Thought Column: Healthy habits at work to boost productivity
(NC) When striving to maintain optimal overall health, it’s imperative to instil good habits into your busy work schedule, which can also make you happier and more productive. Plan for success by following these six tips and tricks to achieve a healthy lifestyle. […]
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Food For Thought Column: Healthy on-the-go power crunch bars
(NC) When you’re hungry and in a hurry, sticking to your new year’s resolution can get tricky. Plan ahead and beat your cravings with these power crunch snack bars, made with Orville Redenbacher Smart Pop microwaveable popcorn. […]
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Food for Thought Column: Lifestyle changes for a healthy winter season
(NC) As the weather cools down and we pull on the layers, many of us find it harder to fit physical activity into our lifestyle. Staying active even during hibernation season is important for everyone, especially if you have a health condition. […]
Business
Column: 5 secrets for work-life balance for busy professionals
(NC) Between busy work schedules, family life and other commitments, finding a comfortable balance in our personal and professional lives seems elusive. Fortunately, Ron Lancaster, a university math professor who frequently travels the world for work, shares his top tips to help you make the most of every day. […]
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Food for Thought Column: Recipe hack – better-for-you holiday snacking
(NC) While this season is often a time to indulge, many of us are looking for ways to stay on track with our health goals. Making better-for-you choices can be even harder if we’re in the kitchen cooking up a storm. If you know that you can’t always (or don’t want to) refrain from enjoying your own creations, try this simple recipe as an alternative treat. […]
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Food for Thought Column: 8 food trends to make your mouth water in 2018
(NC) This past year has been a big one on the Canadian food scene as we’ve seen trends like alternative proteins, accessible vegan, clean eating, simple ingredients and global-Canadian fusion come to life. And charcoal, lots of charcoal. […]
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Food for Thought Column: Good news about food banks in Canada
(NC) Our nation has a big challenge ahead to solve the issue of household food insecurity. But recent studies have shown signs of improvement and some good news on the food bank front. Mimi Lowi-Young, executive director of Food Banks Canada, shares a few positive stories on our nation’s journey to relieve hunger. […]
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Food for Thought Column: This season’s must-try festive holiday punch
(NC) Greet guests with a beautiful and fragrant holiday cocktail. This punch can be prepared in advance, allowing for easy serving during celebrations. It’s the perfect way to entertain your guests when you are busy preparing the food for your dinner or party. […]
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Food for Thought Column: The showstopper dessert of the holiday season
(NC) Every year, there is always one hero recipe that leaves your guests craving for more. This holiday, whip up this rich and delicious brioche pudding that features a soft and buttery sweet loaf made in France that is hand-braided before baking for European-style flavour and flair.
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Food for Thought Column: During the Holidays: Teach your kids how to bake safely
Besides taste-testing baked goods and treats during the busy holiday baking season, children also love to get their hands dirty and participate in the baking and cookie making process. Whether it’s helping mom frost her latest batch of red velvet cupcakes for her work holiday party or learning the family recipe for candy cane squares from dad, baking is a creative outlet that many children enjoy during the holiday season. […]