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03/06/2026

This weekend is the Geary Art Crawl, an event with artist-run workshops, art installations and popups with music, food, and drinks to boot!

https://www.gearyartcrawl.com

A two day, rain-or-shine celebration on Geary Ave Toronto. Watch the neighbourhood come alive with music, visual art installations, pop-ups, food and more in a local, DIY celebration of the arts.

03/04/2026

Nutritional yeast is a great source of vitamin B, especially B12. This vitamin helps make and support healthy nerve cells.

Spinach and Avocado Green Goddess Pasta

INGREDIENTS
3 cloves garlic , smashed
2 avocados , peeled and pitted
4 cups packed baby spinach
1/3 cup nutritional yeast
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
1/4 each olive oil and cold water
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
500 g rigatoni or farfalle
1 bunch (about 450 g) asparagus , trimmed and cut in 2-inch lengths

DIRECTIONS
In food processor, pulse together garlic, avocados, spinach, nutritional yeast, dill, oil, water, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper until smooth. Mixture will resemble pesto. Set aside. I
n large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Add asparagus during last 4 minutes of cooking. Reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid, drain pasta and asparagus. Return to pan; gently stir in pesto until combined. If needed, gradually stir in enough of the reserved cooking liquid to loosen sauce. Garnish with sprigs of fresh dill and sprinkle with more nutritional yeast, if you wish.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Canadian Living

03/03/2026

Did you know that sleeping on your stomach or front (face down) may ruin your lashes? Your lashes rub against the pillow all night, leading to breakage, thinning, and that sparse look over time.

Switch to your back if you can. It might help keep those lashes loud!

03/02/2026

Happy Monday!

02/27/2026

Calling all wrestling fans! The 2nd annual Whipper Watson Wrestling Classic is on at Henderson Brewing tomorrow.

Enjoy the weekend!

02/25/2026

Not everyone is a fan of lamb, but if you are, consider this recipe.

Hummus Bowl With Spiced Lamb

INGREDIENTS
2 cups white wine vinegar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 Tbsp. kosher salt
1 Tbsp. coriander seeds, crushed
1 tsp. ground turmeric
1/2 large red onion, thinly sliced
2 carrots (about 8 oz.), peeled, thinly sliced crosswise on the diagonal
1 jalapeño, thinly sliced crosswise
4 oz. sweet mini peppers (about 11), thinly sliced crosswise

Spiced Lamb & Assembly
1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 lb. ground lamb
1/2 large red onion, thinly sliced
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 Tbsp. Baharat spice mix
2 (10-oz.) containers store-bought or homemade hummus
Fresh cilantro and/or mint leaves, for serving
4 whole wheat pita, warmed

DIRECTIONS
In a medium saucepan over high heat, bring vinegar, sugar, salt, coriander, turmeric, and 1 cup water to a boil. Remove saucepan from heat.
Stir in onion, carrots, jalapeño, and mini peppers. Let sit, stirring occasionally, at least 30 minutes or up to 1 day.

Spiced Lamb & Assembly
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add lamb and onion; season with salt and pepper. Cook, breaking lamb up into large pieces, until lamb is well browned and cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes.
Add garlic and baharat and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute more; season with salt and pepper, if needed.
Divide hummus between shallow bowls. Top with lamb and cilantro. Serve with pita and pickles alongside.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Delish

02/24/2026

You may have seen people dunking their faces into a bowl filled with ice water, claiming that it tightens pores and rejuvenates the skin.

Yes, it can tighten pores. However, it's important to note that the effect is temporary. Pore size is determined by a number of factors, including genetics and skin type. Cold temperatures may constrict blood vessels which in turn can tighten the pores, but they'll dilate again once the cold is gone.

02/23/2026

Are you paying attention? Have a great week!

02/20/2026

This weekend, get crafty! There are so many classes going on, just in time to beat the winter blahs.

Foot Scrub Making (Bata Shoe Museum)
Blanket Making (Artbox Studio Gallery)
Tote Bag Painting Party (Paint Cabin)
Print Making (Paint Cabin)
A Glow-in-the-Dark Paint Pouring on Bears & Canvas (Art Box Studio Gallery)
Clay Sculpting (Art Box Studio Gallery)

02/19/2026

Word of the Day: Auriculoplasty (aw-RIK-yoo-loh-plas-tee)

Definition

A reconstructive or cosmetic surgical procedure to reshape, repair, or reconstruct the external ear (auricle). This encompasses a broader range of ear surgeries than otoplasty alone.

Otoplasty specifically refers to cosmetic surgery to set back or reshape prominent ears, while auriculoplasty is a broader umbrella term that includes any surgical reconstruction, repair, or reshaping of the external ear, whether for cosmetic reasons, trauma, birth defects, or cancer reconstruction.

02/18/2026

This is Wayne Gretzky's grandmother's recipe for pierogies! It's a bit time consuming but definitely worth it.

INGREDIENTS

Filling:
2 large potatoes
1 onion, whole
1 tsp butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
½ cup cheddar cheese, grated
Ground pepper
Pastry:
1 cup flour
1 egg yolk
1 dash salt
¼ cup boiling water
Cooking:
½ tsp salt
1 tbsp oil
Finishing:
1 tbsp butter
2 green onions, chopped
Sour cream, to taste
Paprika, to taste

DIRECTIONS
For filling:
Boil potatoes and whole onion until potatoes are fully cooked. Drain potatoes, discard onion and mash.

Sauté the chopped onions in butter until tender, but not browned.

Combine mashed potatoes, cheese and onion and mix well. Allow to cool.

For pastry:

Combine all ingredients for pastry and mix together until mixture forms a ball. Cover and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.

Roll dough to about 3 mm thick. Cut in circles of approximately 7 cm diameter.

Place filling on half the circle, fold over and press edges together well, slightly dampening the edges with water to help seal, if necessary.

Fill a large saucepan ¾ full with water, add oil and salt for cooking and bring to a boil.

Add perogies and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon to keep from sticking, for about 5 minutes (until they rise to the surface of the water). Remove with slotted spoon.

For finishing:

Saute in a frying pan with butter and chopped green onions for 2 minutes.

Garnish with sour cream and a dash of paprika.

Recipe and photo courtesy of The CBC

02/17/2026

We hope everyone had a restful day off yesterday.