Refresher: Food Fest Fundamentals
RELISH The Foodie Event, a two-day food festival is approaching! We figured you may need a reminder on how to prepare for such an enormous foodie festivity. Check out #allyouneed for your foodie fest...
View ArticleHibernation Mode
With the days getting shorter and darker why not embrace the cozy and catch up on your zzz’s. Here are three ways to sleep better this Fall, from Coles: Refresh your bed linens. Start where you...
View ArticleApple Obsessed Thanksgiving!
Yes, it seems that for the past several years a certain “spice” has been taking over our seasonal menus. But this Fall, I’ve noticed a shift back towards an appealing classic: Apples! Honeycrisp,...
View ArticlePumpkin Decorating Party
This Halloween, have your pumpkins be your canvas! Better yet—host a Pumpkin Decorating Party. Invite your friends over where they can bring out their creepy and creative side by painting and drawing...
View ArticleBoo-rific Books and Baubles
Oh, its that’s time of the year where the little goblins get excited for everything Halloween! Therefore, it is the perfect time to create Halloween gifts of ‘Boo-rific Books & Baubles found on...
View ArticleBreak The Ice
In the spirit of our Holiday theme of Chillin’ with Cloverdale . . . shall we “break the ice” with all things icy, and cool at Cloverdale? First, you must try this sharp beverage recipe from the LCBO:...
View ArticleSnow Place Like Home
Everyone decorates the inside of their home for the Holidays, but what about the outside? You must “deck the halls” of your home’s exterior as well! Here are four ways to get into snow-inspired...
View ArticleKeep Calm and Knit On.
This Winter climate demands so much from us. If we are not careful it can take a toll on our mental and physical health. Knitting can help! Yes, knitting is good for you; the meditative and...
View ArticleHot Holiday Hits!
Get into the Holiday spirit with the newest Christmas music releases at Sunrise Records. The latest in festive tunes come in an array of musical stylings—acapella, opera, and dance. This diverse...
View ArticleSip & Savour Pairings
When you visit your loved ones for the Holidays what do you bring? I know some that would only show up with their appetite! However, for those that want to bring more than just their empty stomach,...
View ArticlePick-Me-Up Snacks
Looking for a healthy midday pick-me-up snack? I know snacking between meals is often seen as a bit of a no-no (“snack foods” created by big food companies sell us highly processed and packaged food...
View ArticleHearty Winter Meals
Rain. Sleet. Wind. Snow. Ice. Repeat. What is good to eat on a cold and dreary day? The most warming vegetables that are good for your body are root vegetables like carrot, potato, onions,...
View ArticleContinuing To Celebrate Black Voices
It’s Black History Month! Let’s continue to celebrate the rich past and present contributions and accomplishments of Black people (check out our previous Celebrate Black Voices blog post for more...
View ArticleSave Room For Dessert
Celebrating Valentine’s Day? Or how about Self-Love Day? This Valentine’s Day, make that special someone—that includes YOU, feel extra loved by whipping up one (or a few) of these recipes and sip on...
View ArticlePumpkin Decorating Party
This Halloween, have your pumpkins be your canvas! Better yet—host a Pumpkin Decorating Party. Invite your friends over where they can bring out their creepy and creative side by painting and drawing...
View ArticleSave Room For Dessert
Celebrating Valentine’s Day? Or how about Self-Love Day? This Valentine’s Day, make that special someone—that includes YOU, feel extra loved by whipping up one (or a few) of these recipes and sip on...
View ArticleChocolate Easter Egg Sweet Spots
Walking through Cloverdale and I noticed the variety of chocolate eggs on store shelves, and it hit me—Easter is on the way! Mmmmmm . . . Chocolate—that decadent smooth mixture made from roasted and...
View ArticleBoo-rific Books and Baubles
Oh, its that’s time of the year where the little goblins get excited for everything Halloween! Therefore, it is the perfect time to create Halloween gifts of ‘Boo-rific Books & Baubles found on...
View ArticleChocolate Easter Egg Sweet Spots
Walking through Cloverdale and I noticed the variety of chocolate eggs on store shelves, and it hit me—Easter is on the way! Mmmmmm . . . Chocolate—that decadent smooth mixture made from roasted and...
View ArticleIt’s National Pickleball Month!
April is National Pickleball Month! This sport now includes over 4.8 million participants nationwide–and is growing fast. In fact, in just the past two years alone there has been a 39.3 per cent...
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