Christmas is a busy time along the South Shore with festivals and events, and finding them is just a click away. The south shore tourism coop’s annual Christmas crawl website launched earlier this month, mapping out where and when events along the coast will... Read More...
The stages of water treatment at the facility on Roy Turner Drive.
The Region of Queens is hosting tours of their facilities all this week, to give the public a look at what goes on behind the scene. On Monday tours were held at the water treatment facility on Roy Turner Drive, where operator Sherman Roberts explained the... Read More...
Apply lemon juice onto freckles fades them and can even make them disappear.... Read More...
Having a conversation with someone and not sure if they’re interested? Fold your arms. If they do the same, they probably are.... Read More...
INGREDIENTS FOR THE FILLING 1 cup black beans, cooked 1 cup canned corn 1 –4-oz. can green chiles, divided 1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken 1 cup shredded cheddar, plus more for topping 1 package Taco Seasoning 2 tbsp. fresh cilantro, plus more... Read More...
To keep your glass of wine cold but not watered down, place frozen grapes in them.... Read More...
Ingredients 1 tbsp (15 mL) Olive oil 1 Clove garlic, minced 1 (650 mL) Container marinara sauce 32 Schneiders® Fully Cooked Meatballs 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) Grated Italian cheese blend 1/4 cup (60 mL) Grated Parmesan cheese 4 Dempster’s® Original... Read More...
Make breaking shoes in less of a pain. Rub clear-gel deodorant on spots prone to blistering before you step out in a stiff new pair... Read More...
Ingredients 12 ounces beef flank steak ½ cup bottled light clear Italian salad dressing ½ teaspoon finely shredded lime peel ¼ cup lime juice 2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro ¼ cup finely chopped onion ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black... Read More...
Convert a plastic cereal dispenser into a trash receptacle for your car. Fill with refuse and recyclables while you’re driving, then sort or dispose of materials when you return home... Read More...
The protest efforts against the proposed aquaculture farm in Liverpool bay continue to gather momentum. Brian Muldoon was one of the first people who spoke out against expansion back in October, shortly after it was announced. He has already voiced his... Read More...
Ingredients 2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and quartered 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided ½ teaspoon salt, divided ½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided 1 pound filet mignon, about 1½ inches thick, trimmed and cut into 4 portions ¼ cup chopped... Read More...
The Queens County Daycare had a strong message for Region of Queens council on Nov. 14 – leaving the building means the daycare will close. Operating costs of the municipally owned building were growing too much for the Region of Queens, so in 2017 it was... Read More...
Instead of crossing words out with lines, cross them out with letters so they won’t be legible.... Read More...
Mayor David Dagley of the Region of Queens says they haven’t decided to put the issue of aquaculture expansion on the agenda yet, because they don’t know exactly what is being proposed. Dagley says although Cooke Aquaculture has expressed interest in... Read More...
Opponents of the proposed Cooke Aquaculture salmon farm expansion were out in force at the Region of Queens council meeting on Nov 13, imploring councillors to voice their opposition to the farm. Cooke is looking to expand in the Liverpool Bay, with the... Read More...
Ingredients 1 slice bacon 1 cup chopped broccoli ¼ cup chopped tomato 1 large egg 1 tablespoon reduced-fat milk 1 scallion, sliced ⅛ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon ground pepper 1 teaspoon canola or avocado oil 2 tablespoons shredded sharp Cheddar... Read More...
Balance the oiliness of moisturizing makeup. Brush on a thin layer of cornstarch as a finishing touch.... Read More...
INGREDIENTS 6 large kale leaves, washed, the excess water shaken off 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from about half a lemon) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 garlic clove, peeled and minced 1⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt freshly grated Parmesan... Read More...
Cooking up a storm? For easy access, attach a button to the front of an apron so you can hang a pot holder or a looped dish towel from it.... Read More...
INGREDIENTS 1 slice whole-wheat or multigrain bread 1 large egg 2 teaspoons olive oil Salt and black pepper INSTRUCTIONS Use the open mouth of the glass to cut a hole out of the center of the slice of bread. Set aside the bread frame and the... Read More...
It’s a cinch to keep belts organized and visible: Coil them into spirals and stack them on top of one another in a large clear vase. (Put favorite belts at the top for easy access.)... Read More...
INGREDIENTS 1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and cubed 1 ripe mango, peeled, pitted and cubed 12 cherry tomatoes, cut in half 1⁄4 cup crumbled feta 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh lemon or lime juice 1⁄4 teaspoon salt 1⁄4 teaspoon... Read More...
It’s important — especially when traveling — to close nail polish as tight as possible, but to make it easier to take the top off when you’re ready to use it, wrap a rubber band around the cap to help with your grip.... Read More...
INGREDIENTS 1 Granny Smith apple, skin on, cored and sliced crosswise 1 red apple skin on, cored and sliced crosswise (see Cook’s Note) ¼ cup crunchy peanut butter ½ cup granola 1 Tbsp Cinnamon Sugar, recipe follows Cinnamon Sugar½ cup sugar 1 tsp... Read More...