Ingredients 3/4 cup sweet potato puree 1 cup peanut or almond butter 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp flour (Oat, white, or almond flour all work ) 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips + more for the top, optional 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp... Read More...
Region 6 solid Wast app, released in January.
A new app for your mobile device will make it easier to sort your garbage in the Region of Queens and make sure you never miss a pick up day. The Region 6 recycles app was launched at the beginning of 2019, and is free to download for users. It covers the... Read More...
When you’ve got a burnt tongue, you won’t have to get to the stores to buy this product to soothe the pain. Most people will already have this in their kitchen cupboard. The product that will soothe a burnt tongue is sugar! All you need to do is let a little... Read More...
Ingredients 4 cups brown rice or whole wheat short pasta, uncooked (fusilli can be used ) 1 large onion, chopped 3 tbsp butter, salted 3 lbs brown mushrooms, small whole and large halved (washed) 2 cups chicken broth, low sodium 2 tbsp cornstarch 1 cup... Read More...
Got a wart? Before going to sleep, put a piece of banana peel on top of the wart and cover this with a bandage. Repeat this trick every night and the wart will fall off of its own accord. It’ll save you a visit to the doctor and it’s pain-free as well.... Read More...
Ingredients 8 whole wheat large (8”) tortillas 14 oz can black beans, rinsed & drained 1 cup corn 1 large bell pepper, diced 1/3 cup cilantro, finely chopped 1/3 cup red onion, minced 2 tsp cumin Pinch of salt 2 2/3 cups cheese that melts well, shredded... Read More...
It is stickier than standard cough syrups which causes a kind of coating to form in our throat that protects the nerve endings located there. That way, you’ll be triggered to cough much less frequently.... Read More...
Ingredients 1 lb grape or cherry tomatoes, cut in halves 2 medium bell peppers, coarsely chopped 2 tbsp avocado or coconut oil 2 lbs boneless & skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced 2 1/2 cups water or chicken stock 2 cups Kalamata olives, pitted 1 1/4... Read More...
Are you out of bathroom cleaner? It’s just as effective to use a bit of mouth wash to clean the bathroom with! Dilute the mouth wash with lukewarm water and apply this to a cloth. Use this mixture to clean mirrors, sinks and tiles. Everything in your bathroom... Read More...
INGREDIENTS 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken (about 3 chicken breasts) ½ cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon freshly chopped cilantro 1 large avocado diced 2 tsp lime juice ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper INSTRUCTIONS 1. In a medium sized mixing bowl, add... Read More...
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INGREDIENTS 1 pound bowtie pasta 2 cups baby spinach 2 cups arugula ½ cup cranberries ¼ cup golden raisins ½ cup walnut halves ½ cup crumbled feta cheese ¼ cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon dijon mustard ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper ¼... Read More...
A chance to explore Sable Island and its famous horses is coming to White Point Beach Resort this weekend. Called a salute to Sable Island and the legendary horses, the two day event is gathering a variety of speakers and exhibits at the resort to show a part... Read More...
Outages for Jan. 25
High winds and rain knocked out power across the province last night, including several parts of Queens County. The largest concentration of power outages in Queens were reported in LaBelle, with over 200 customers without power. Power was also knocked out in... Read More...
Mix some lemon juice and salt together and apply this to the sweat stain in question. Leave it to sit and soak for half an hour and then rinse the clothes with vinegar and warm water. The last step is to put the clothing into the washing machine and wash it... Read More...
The South Shore chapter of autism Nova Scotia is looking for volunteers to bolster their numbers and provide support for those on the Autism Spectrum Disorder. Susan Himmelman, support coordinator with the south shore chapter, says the volunteers are vital to... Read More...
INGREDIENTS ½ lb medium shrimp, cleaned, peeled, de-veined ½ cup frozen mango chunks 1 tbs thai sweet chili sauce ½ tbs butter 4 butter lettuce leaves Salsa 4 sweet mini peppers ½ an avocado. diced ½ a mango, diced ¼ cup diced red onion ¼ cup cilantro,... Read More...
Sure, those stick-on temporary tattoos are a ton of fun for the kids but they’re not exactly easy to remove. The same goes for other sticky things around the house, like stickers on the bottom of newly bought dishes and tar underneath your shoes. Just use a... Read More...
RCMP have located the body of a 49 year old man, who was reported missing on the evening of Jan.21. At approximately 9 a.m. on Jan. 22, searchers located the remain in Ponhook Lake. His body was recovered on Jan. 23. The investigation into the death is... Read More...
INGREDIENTS 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1 inch pieces 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 2 cups small broccoli florets 1 cup sliced mushrooms if you don’t like mushrooms you can add more broccoli instead 2 teaspoons minced... Read More...
Don’t worry: your pot or pan isn’t immediately ruined when you’ve accidentally burnt something and it’s all stuck on the bottom. Just fill the pot with hot water and a couple of drops of dish soap, bring it up to a boil and then use a spatula to carefully... Read More...
Canada’s new food guide.
Canada has a new food guide, and one that is quite different from any previous versions. The new guide, released on Tuesday, does away with recommended daily servings. Instead the guide is more general, suggesting eating plenty of vegetables and fruits, whole... Read More...
A local developer says he will halt any more construction on Cobb’s Ridge if a proposed cell phone tower goes through. Dale Whynot, general manager of Whynot family group of companies spoke in council on Jan. 22 against a proposed Eastlink cell phone tower at... Read More...
Ingredients 5-6 cups cauliflower florets 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/3 cup corn starch 3-4 cups steamed rice, for serving thinly sliced green onions for garnish Sauce 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar (may sub white vinegar) 2 tablespoons soy... Read More...
No one likes smelly feet. The smell is caused by bacteria, so if you kill the bacteria, you eliminate the smell. Make a foot bath with warm water and a cup of hydrogen peroxide. Let your feet soak in this and you’ll notice they will be less smelly afterwards.... Read More...