Category Archives: Food & Recipes

What’s For Dinner? Bugs & Insects! -by Shirley McQueen

Posted on May 15, 2013 by shirley

Planning a dinner party this long holiday weekend?  How ’bout Grasshopper A L’Orange? Or Cricket Casserole?   North America, and the west in general, seems to have an aversion to the idea of bugs for dinner but much of the … Continue reading →

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8 Hidden Household Toxins, DIY Solutions -by Shirley McQueen

Posted on May 8, 2013 by shirley

  The average household contains about 62 dangerous chemicals.  While there’s no way to eliminate them entirely, being conscious of healthier alternatives can reduce the risk to your health significantly. Beth Greer eliminated every toxin in her home and food … Continue reading →

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12 Great Asparagus Recipes -by Shirley McQueen

Posted on May 7, 2013 by shirley

Spring is finally here.   One of the first vegetables to come along locally is asparagus – which goes well in everything from casseroles, soups and salads or as a stand alone side. Fresh Juice Magazine (www.freshjuice.ca) offers up some great … Continue reading →

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Cinco De Mayo

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Shannon

I love any excuse to party and even though I’m not Mexican I love the food and I will celebrate the day!! Cinco De Mayo started with Mexican-American communities in the west to commemorate the cause of freedom and democracy … Continue reading →

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EDMONTON EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, May 2nd-Wednesday, May 8th -by Shirley McQueen

Posted on May 1, 2013 by shirley

Ready, set, golf!   Rundle Park Golf Course opened last week and now Victoria Park Golf Course as well.  Riverside Golf Course will open when conditions permit. http://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/news/2013/tee-up-at-victoria-golf-course.aspx   Thoroughbred fans rejoice – Northlands Park invites you for a day or a night … Continue reading →

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Most Romantic New Hotels In The World -by Shirley McQueen

Posted on May 1, 2013 by shirley

 At least once in my life I hope to spend a vacation in an exotic resort, in a boutique hotel in the full flush of love and romance.   It’s likely to be one of these..  Morocco..Italy…maybe Australia.. Well…I can dream…. … Continue reading →

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Don’t Try This At Home Kids- The Cinnamon Challenge -by Shirley McQueen

Posted on April 29, 2013 by shirley

I had not even heard of this until a couple of weeks ago – but I guess over the last year or so the school yard dare has been “the cinnamon challenge”.   The dare is to swallow a tablespoon … Continue reading →

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Top Spring & Summer Kid Injuries From Redbook Magazine -by Shirley McQueen

Posted on April 23, 2013 by shirley

Finally – spring. Just in time too.  My head was about to explode.   Spring and summer bring their own hazards of course.  Redbook Magazine has a great article on how to avoid and or treat all sorts of seasonal risks with the … Continue reading →

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Redbook’s 25 Cool LifeHacks -by Shirley McQueen

Posted on April 17, 2013 by shirley

I love surfing the web looking for awesome life hacks – easy shortcuts, time and money savers, upcycling and retooling projects. Redbook Magazine does too and put together this list of awesome life hacks for easy home decor and organizing solutions, kid crafts, beauty tricks … Continue reading →

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This Morning’s Roadkill=Tonight’s Carbeque! -by Shirley McQueen

Posted on April 9, 2013 by shirley

Oh those crazy Americans.  Such a study in contrasts.  An abundance of exceptionally bright and brilliant people, ideas and endeavours.  And on the other end of the spectrum in Kennesaw, Georgia it’s illegal to NOT own a gun: http://rense.com/general9/gunlaw.htm   And … Continue reading →

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