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  • Herbal Creativity Spa Weekend: Valentine

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    The pinnacle of the dark, dreary days of winter is a purgatory that rests between Christmastime and SpringÔǪ February. Installed into February is a day that is supposed to be a celebration of ÔÇ£LoveÔÇØ. Many lament the commercialisation of ValentineÔÇÿs Day, and resent the high expectations and sadness that come with so many of our…

  • delicious stuff, some might call it ice-cream

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    A month ago, I was putting the following ingredients together for a fruit sauce. ?áWhile making it, I was reminded of ice cream. ?áIt looked delicious and cold. I gave it a taste, and it was amazing! ?áSo I decided that I was indeed making ice cream. ?áThis combination is sweet, but not too sinful.…

  • Recipe Adaptation: Mom’s Scuffles

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    I have been living away from “home” now for four Christmases-worth. Happily, each year I have managed to spend the holiday season with good friends, enjoyed many wonderful meals and parties, and witnessed others’ traditions. There’s no place like home for the Holidays?áin many things, though… and for me, a big part of what makes…

  • Book Binding Basics

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    You need: -Paper?á -Good solid cardboard?á -Scissors or cutting edge?á -Gluestick?á -White glue or rubber cement?á -Cheesecloth or similar fabric?á -Pretty paper or fabric?áfor covering?á -More pretty paper?áfor inside of covers?á-Thread and needle As I mentioned once before, I managed to take a?ábook-making course during my final year of art-school. We learned various techniques to…

  • El Chalateco, El Salvadoran Pupuseria

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    One of the joys of living in a cosmopolitan?ácity such as Montreal is the grand?ávariety of restaurants. We recently enjoyed a couple of meals at El Chalateco, an El Salvadoran restaurant located steps away from the Beaubien metro. Pupusas, the national dish of El Salvador,?áare a specialty of the house. They are served as a…

  • Gui adore Mimi

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    Tammy Schmidt, Montreal

  • Crafting: A Sort of Therapy

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    Crafting something from basic materials is a rewarding activity for anyone. When you have made something “from scratch”, you develop a sense of intrinsic accomplishment and pride.?áIn addition to the?ápure joys of making, there is?áthe final physical?áobject that you can use and?ádisplay. Crafting and art-making is good for you, and?ácan be used?áin a?átherapeutic manner. When…

  • january

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    It’s a good time for branching out and making connections. Tammy Schmidt, Montreal

  • Up-DATE: Choco-Almond Balls are a complete hit. Home-run, right out of the ball-park.

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    Choco-Almo-Date Balls (Or Choco-Almond Balls,?áCABs, their?ánick-name), are wonderful. Delicious, easy and fast to make, and?ásomewhat healthy too!?áOver the holiday season I kept a bowl of the gooey-mix in the fridge, as?áwell as a small saucepan of the melted chocolate ready-to-go. I made some last night, so that my New Year’s Eve guests could enjoy the…

  • Party Dip Made with sage and roasted garlic

    Party Dip Made with sage and roasted garlic

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    This dip, inspired by the Rebar Cookbook, is a vegan-friendly, dairy and gluten-free option that’s inclusive and inexpensive. Made with navy beans (or cashews), roasted garlic, lemon juice, sage, salt, pepper, and olive oil, it’s versatile and easy to prepare. A go-to recipe for gatherings.

  • keeping stress free and cool during the holidays

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    When the heat of the season is upon us, there are a few ways we stay cool. Break it down into little tasks. Decide to do a couple things every day and stick to that. Be realistic as to what you can accomplish in a particular time-frame. It might be lovely to have a home…

  • DIY: Simple Book-Making

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    We’re getting into the crunch-time for gifts, be they DIY?áor store-bought. We all love DIY gifts… but who wants to shop for supplies right now? It’s mayhem out there! One thing you can make out of simple materials that you might have on hand, is a book. A book’s construction?áhas three basic elements: the covers,…