Pan Seared Flank Steak
This flank steak recipe is a family favourite. Learn how to cook flank steak by tenderizing with tiny cuts, then pan-frying in butter on the stove. No marinating required!
Recipes
Home Improvements
How to Choose a Backsplash
Selecting a backsplash for your kitchen is a big decision! With so many colours, patterns and finishes to choose from it can be hard to narrow it down to one choice. That is why we asked our expert Design Studio team to break down the selection process for choosing a backsplash. Continue reading to learn […]
Travel
Day Trippin’ in Ontario
Ah, summertime, the best time of year to hit the road, drive to a fun destination with the kids, friends or as a couple. Here we will look at many places in Ontario you can go to for a day trip. Explore some of these small towns and beaches as well as other popular attractions! […]
Recipes
JARcuterie!
Have you tried the alternative to a charcuterie board? It’s called JAR-cuterie, and it’s the art of preparing charcuterie in a jar. It couldn’t be simpler – fill mason jars (or tea cups, rock glasses, stemless wine glasses…) with all of the same deliciousness that you would find on a traditional charcuterie board. Two or […]
Cocktail
Pumpkin Spiked Latte
Get cosy with a pumpkin spice SPIKED latte, perfect for cold autumn and winter nights. With ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg and pumpkin flavours, it’s a real treat!
Recipes
Beef Bourguignon
Nothing says fall like a hearty Beef bourguignon, also known as beef burgundy (or simply beef stew). Beef simmered in red wine, beef stock with carrots, onions, garlic and mushrooms make this tasty fall meal. You will definitely want a second helping!
Home Improvements
The 3 Principles of Profitable Home Renovations
You may have heard from appraisers and home renovation experts in the media about how much a given renovation will return on the money invested. The reality is that most renovations deliver far less than 100% ROI. You may have heard that kitchens can get you 75%, but a new roof only gets back 50% […]
Cocktail
3 Easy ‘Boozy’ Popsicles
Making your own popsicles at home is always a great idea, and it can be especially fun to make frozen cocktails or spiked versions using a popsicle mold. These are just my three favourites that I think you’ll enjoy, but feel free to experiment on your own. Alcohol Ratio When Freezing There’s nothing wrong with […]
Food And Drink
Infused Water for the Mind, Body and Soul
There are many health benefits of infused water including appetite control, hydration, immune defense, heartburn prevention, blood sugar regulation and weight management. Here are a few fun concoctions to get your body and mind on tap while keeping up with your recommended daily intake of water. Detox Mix together sliced lemons, limes,and cucumber. Energize Combine sliced […]
Home Improvements
Home Improvements that Pay Off
Lots of people love watching home improvement shows, myself included. I could literally binge watch for hours if time allowed, especially as the weather starts to get cooler outside. What is it about these shows that grabs my attention so much? Maybe it’s the personalities of the hosts. Or learning some new decorating ideas. But, […]
