Get Inspired with Lorna Jane Clarkson

 Inspired, by active living advocate Lorna Jane Clarkson, hits shelves this month. It’s a great summer read for ladies looking to learn more about Clarkson’s philosophy and how to live an inspirational, active life. It’s got everything you need to kick start a healthier lifestyle. The book includes personal style

Apple Maple Pork Ribs

 Get your slow cooker out and then get ready to grill. Nanny Hudson has a delicious ribs recipe for you! Enjoy this sweet and saucy dinner with the whole family. Prep Time: 20 minutes Makes: 4 to 6 servings Cook Time: 3 hours and 15 minutes Ingredients 1 bottle (375 mL) 1/2 cup

The Elmira Maple Syrup Festival—Canada’s Sweetest Tradition

 Photo credit: Explore Waterloo Region Traditions come and go, but there are some I can never imagine abandoning. One of these is the incomparable taste of fresh Canadian maple syrup and hot pancakes in the springtime coming from the Elmira Maple Syrup Festival! Maple syrup is an icon for the small

The Executive Mom Must-Have Kitchen List

 It’s really no secret that I am about as talented in the kitchen as the Grinch Who Stole Christmas is with his emotions. To illustrate my point, feel free to watch the kitchen segment of Daytime Ottawa where Derick and I feature the Egg Farmers of Ontario. That being said,

Maple Cinnamon French Toast

 Recipe created by author Kathy Smart, North America’s Gluten Free Expert, courtesy of Udi’s Gluten-Free. Coconut milk gives this Cinnamon French toast with Canadian maple syrup an unexpected twist. Gluten free, and perfect for a cozy breakfast. Serves 1. Ingredients: 2 pieces of Udi’s Whole Grain Bread or Millet and

Udi’s Snickerdoodle Pumpkin Pie

 Nothing brings back memories like a freshly baked pumpkin pie. Udi’s signature recipe fills the air with the aroma of autumn spices and tickles the taste buds with the mouth-watering flavour of snickerdoodle cookies – with no gluten or dairy. Start a new tradition with Udi’s Snickerdoodle Pumpkin Pie! Ingredients

Crafty beer makers brewing up something different in Ottawa

 Ottawa, this ain’t your grandfather’s beer. That’s the message the surging craft brewing industry in the capital is sending to beer drinkers as they turn heads and flip taste buds. The days of automatically ordering traditional beer from big brewers like Molson or Coors are gone as more local choices