How to Tell if You’re Drinking Good Coffee

 For most people, coffee is not just a drink. It's more like a culture. It's more like a way of life for many people, especially during the cold. The difference between every coffee is the taste and aroma. A good coffee leaves you with an aroma and a fantastic taste.

Ecotourism in Colombia: Balancing Conservation and Responsible Tourism Amidst Environmental Concerns

 Colombia, a country renowned for its diverse landscapes, lush rainforests, and unique biodiversity, has been gaining increasing attention as an ecotourism destination. Ecotourism, a form of responsible travel that focuses on preserving natural environments and promoting cultural awareness, has surged in popularity as travelers seek authentic and sustainable experiences.  While

Van Houtte® Honduras Signature Fairtrade coffee

 Price: Box of 24 pods: $19.99 or 340g Whole Bean bag: $11.99 Available at: vanhoutte.com and at participating retailers — Medium roast Exclusive to Van Houtte®, the Honduras San Luis Planes coffee offers delightfully sweet hints of caramel, toasted bread and strong earthy notes, but mostly, a generous taste of pride!

Van Houtte® Mexico Signature Fairtrade and organic coffee

 Price: Box of 24 pods - $19.99 or 340g Whole Bean bag - $11.99  Available at:  vanhoutte.com and participating retailers — Medium Roast This medium roast coffee is true to its Mexican roots, with a festive blend of fruity notes, intense flavours and a lively, balanced finish. The beans used in Van Houtte®

Van Houtte® Colombia Signature Fairtrade coffee

 Price: 312g Whole Bean bag - $11.99  Available at:  vanhoutte.com and at participating retailers — Dark Roast This dark coffee has an enveloping body, pronounced chocolatey notes, with subtle fruit tones and a vibrant and lingering acidity. Simply unique! Fairtrade has never tasted this good. Van Houtte® Signature Colombian Fairtrade

The history and health benefits of our most loved morning fix

 Coffee is one of the most consumed beverages on the planet, averaging about 2.25 billion cups of coffee a day, that is a lot of coffee! This week I will be looking at a brief history of coffee, its components and how this affects our health and well-being. As research

6 Best Natural Brain Boosters

 Optimal brain function is all about maintaining a healthy body and mind. While exercise, stress management and maintaining a work/life balance can be crucial for keeping yourself healthy, there is definitely more you can do to keep your brain in a tip-top shape. Since nutrition can be crucial to boosting

Best Cozy Coffee Drinks

 As days get colder, you will develop more urge to take some hot drinks. It’s a good way to warm up in the morning or to get some boost in the afternoon. To warm yourself at home you need to know how to prepare some of these coffee drinks, which

Mayor and Starbucks Serve Up Jobs For Ottawa Youth

 Photos by Maria Alejandra Starbucks Canada, in partnership with the Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa, the City of Ottawa Employment Ontario Centre, the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development and the provincial government, have announced that they are committing 10 per cent of its store hires to Opportunity Youth.

But First, Coffee

 Photos by Ali Matthews & Andaz Hotel. Top coffee connoisseurs gathered at Feast + Revel in the recently opened Andaz Hotel for a Barista Invitational showcasing some of the top talent in Ottawa. Baristas from La Bottega, Origin Trade, Planet Coffee, Bar Robo and Feast + Revel faced off to win

Jazz Up Your Taste Buds!

 All photos by Andre Gagne. With a buffet of musical selection well into the early morning hours, festival goers at the TD Ottawa Jazz Festival are going to have to stop sometime for some chow between shows. Thankfully, there's a variety of vendors in the park serving up hot eats and cool

What Happened to ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ After They Robbed the Casinos?

 The American Comedy Ocean’s Eleven (2001) was an unusual work by Steven Soderbergh. The light hearted movie was a remake of a 1960 movie bearing the same title. The movie had an all-star cast, featuring big names like George Clooney, Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts. The two sequels, namely Ocean’s

Logan Guleff Wants to Get Kids Cooking!

 All images courtesy of Uncle Ben's and CNW group. Now carrying the prestigious title of MasterChef Junior, 13-year-old Logan Guleff has humble culinary roots. His introduction to the kitchen came at age two, when Guleff started spooning grounds into his mother’s coffee maker each morning. “I would take two scoops

Tie Up Your Dancing Shoes and Get Ready for Sea Perry

 Get ready to put on your dancing shoes for the single Molly’s Shoes by Canadian folk-rock band Sea Perry. The catchy and upbeat song dropped at the beginning of April from the band’s debut full-length album, Do What You Do, set to be released April 21. If this first single

Health for the Holidays

 The holidays wear me down. Between the parties, rich food and cold weather, it is hard to stay on top of my to-do list. Now, I don’t want you to think I’m complaining. Just the opposite! I love the smell of freshly baked Christmas cookies and really look forward to

The Campania Contradiction

 Naples and the Amalfi coast —History and a passion for excellence collide under gaze of Mount Vesuvius As our plane made its final approach over the Sea of Sirens the view of the Neapolitan islands of Capri, Ischia and Procida with their imposing rock faces dotted with cliff-clinging edifices and lush