What precautions are those at risk of severe allergic reactions taking when they travel? According to a recent Ipsos Reid survey of Canadians surveyed at risk of anaphylaxis (or responsible for a child at risk) 69 per cent took at least one of five key health precautions:
• Checking on the airline’s allergy policy;
• Packing their own food when flying;
• Researching their destination for emergency medical facilities;
Vegetarian food is more than just salad. Great vegetarian dishes can be savoury, sweet or even spicy. For your next vegetarian nosh, take inspiration from the East and experiment with easy curries for a dish that will even please meat lovers.
Introduce your family to this classic Louisiana favourite. Bursting with Cajun flavours and full of protein, this chicken and sausage gumbo is easy to make and sure to please the family.
Dates: Aug. 10 and 11 (Begins on Friday evening and continues Saturday all day)
Location: Meaford
Get your lawn chairs out and enjoy some live music, visit arts and crafts vendors, savour great food and the beer garden. This family-friendly event is right on the beautiful harbourfront in Meaford.
For many Canadians eating in-season means trying a variety of new and healthy dishes. This delicious twist on a classic potato salad recipe adds a new flavour to your summer barbecues.
Winter foods typically mean one thing: comfort. Regardless of the climate, we crave the root vegetables and braised meats that go with the season and keep our bellies full and warm. Luckily, almonds in all their forms guarantee these dishes taste as indulgent and delicious as the very things we crave.
Looking to enhance your dining experience? You’ve come to the right place.
Whether you are a wine connoisseur, avid foodie or just someone looking to expand their pallet, we have a few tips and suggestions that might rock your next dining experience.
Before we get too deep into this, let’s begin with a few of the basics. There are numerous types of different wine out there to choose from. Don’t get overwhelmed though; the paring process is a fun and ongoing experiment! First bit of advice to keep in mind: it all comes down to the grape. Heavy, light, fruity, spicy, sweet, dry; whatever your mealtime desires may be, there is a wine out there to go with it. The tricky part is knowing which one!
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Travelling with your mother-in-law can be a challenge. She probably doesn’t want to go mountain biking or rock climbing and you don’t want to leave her behind. Instead, here are some sure-fire mother-in-law approved outings to keep her happy and you in her good books.
If your mother-in-law enjoys wine, try taking her to the Bruce County Museum’s 2nd Annual Wine Tasting on July 28th. Five wines will be sampled; first alone, and then with food, to experience the difference food can make in the flavour of wine. Sommelier and caterer, Ellen Schmaltz of Mildmay will be your guide for the evening. Register at 519-797-2080
http://www.brucemuseum.ca/calendar/a-wine-tasting-experience/
If she’s crafty, try taking her to a traditional rug hooking workshop. Textile artist, Micheline Mann will teach you the basic method, tools and patterns. The classes are offered in a one-room schoolhouse in Paisley, Ontario. Full day workshops include (more…)
