Ahhh. It's been a good month to be living and eating at my house, what with all the cool recipes the good people at Florida Citrus have sent me to sample. This week, I made this lovely and very interesting Florida Grapefruit, Avocado and Fennel Salad.I know! It's that impressive! Oh, and by the way, … [Read more...]
This is What Happens When the Doorbell Rings…
...the second after you get dinner started:You know, in retrospect, I don't think that me taking that extra second to put the lid on the pot would have pissed off the person on my doorstep. Me on the other hand? Scrubbing baked on tomato sauce off the stove? Pretty pissed off. … [Read more...]
So Just How Good is Citrus for You, Anyway?
As you know, I've been treated to a lot of delicious, fresh Florida citrus lately, and I know my family and I have been benefiting from the powerful nutritional punch these fruits pack. But beyond what I know about vitamin C, I was curious to find out just how good for us all this Florida grapefruit … [Read more...]
Buying, Picking and Storing Grapefruit
It's been a really grapefruit-y time in my house lately, what with the folks at Florida Citrus so generously sending me a case full of them! And I and my family have enjoyed trying some really amazing recipes as well as just generally enjoying eating this wonderful fruit. Recently I've received some … [Read more...]
Smart Parenting During and After Divorce
Statistics tell us that over half of all marriages will end in divorce, and many of those divorces will involve children. It's good to know that there are resources out there to help you if you find yourself in this difficult situation, and Peter J. Favaro's book, Smart Parenting During and After … [Read more...]
RRSP Contribution Deadline is March 2, 2009
Next Monday is your deadline for making an RRSP contribution that will count towards your 2008 tax return. I want to make an important clarification on how much one is able to contribute. If you look at your Notice of Assessment, which is the document that you are sent from CRA after you … [Read more...]
Dollars and Sense
This contribution is written by Rob Neves We don't leave learning most skills to chance anymore. When we see that something is essential for our kids' safety, growth and well being, many parents take the precaution of providing specific instruction to help them acquire that skill. Having your … [Read more...]
CLOSED: In the Night Garden Contest
This contest is now closed.In conjunction with Margot's review of In the Night Garden, we are pleased to offer the In The Night Garden contest†. The contest runs from February 24 to March 24, 2009 and all you have to do to be entered to win is to enter a comment on Margot's In the Night Garden … [Read more...]
Asparagus Stir Fry with Grapefruit and Almonds
Okay seriously? This recipe was delicious. Seriously delicious. And also very, very simple to prepare. And, this was also my first time actually cooking with grapefruit, since last week's recipe used raw grapefruit in salsa. I was a bit nervous about trying it, but as it turns out, I didn't need to … [Read more...]
In the Night Garden Review & Contest!!!
I recently had the chance to review the pre-school children's program, In the Night Garden, which follows the adventures of a number of colourful characters in the imaginary world of the Night Garden.My 3 & ½ year old son and I immediately sat down to check it out. I figured I had … [Read more...]
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