You’ve been freezing your ice cream all wrong. Keep it in a ziploc bag when you stuff the tub in the freezer, and your ice cream will stay soft and not harden to the point where you’ll have difficulty scooping it.... Read More...
It was curtain call for the Liverpool International Theatre Festival on Oct. 21. After four days of performances, workshops and site seeing, the performers, stage crew and avid theatre goers gathered one final time at the Astor Theatre to be recognized for... Read More...
Ingredients: ½ cup quick-cooking rolled oats 6 oz kale, stems removed and leaves roughly chopped (about 4 packed cups) 4 cloves garlic, finely minced 1 large yellow onion, roughly chopped 1 large egg ½ cup grated Parmesan ¼ cup skim milk Kosher salt and... Read More...
Use a staple remover to keep your key ring open when you’re adding keys.... Read More...
Ingredients: 1 pound sweet Italian turkey sausage 1 1/2 cups diced sweet onion (from about half a large onion) 8 ounces fresh sliced mushrooms 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes 2 cups shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese,... Read More...
Maybe you’ve noticed the little indentation on the lid of a package of Tic Tacs before and figured it was there to tightly seal the container, right? Well, it also serves as a dispenser that gives you one Tic Tac at a time.... Read More...
INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon minced garlic 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme 6 ounces fresh spinach 2 lbs. ricotta cheese (you can substitute 1 lb. whole milk and 1 lb. nonfat) 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg a squeeze of lemon... Read More...
Wool socks are both more comfortable and even if they get wet, they feel dry. After all, the most comfortable thing in the world is having your feet warm.... Read More...
It was a busy day for the Nova Scotia Liquor Commission’s cannabis outlets on Oct. 17, when Marijuana became legal across the country. All stores across the province that sold cannabis had lineups, said NSLC spokesperson Beverly Wear, and things went fairly... Read More...
Ingredients: Kale & Cranberry Slaw 8 kale leaves 2 large carrots ½ cup dried cranberries ⅓ cup finely diced red onion ⅓ cup sliced almonds, lightly toasted Dressing ¼ cup packed brown sugar 3 Tbsp red wine vinegar 1 Tbsp olive oil ⅒ tsp garlic salt pinch... Read More...
A pardon may be possible for those charged with simple marijuana possession charges in the future. On Oct. 17 the federal government announced they will move forward on a plan that will allow those convicted of having less than 30 grams of the now legal... Read More...
Instead of buying a new bed, if you buy a memory foam mattress pad, you’ll have more comfort.... Read More...
The Queens ATV association is holding a memorial ATV run this weekend, to honour one of their longtime advocates. Ted foster was a founding member of the Queens ATV association, and the longest serving club member. Foster passed away earlier this year. The... Read More...
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard 2 Tbsp Organic balsamic vinegar 1 Tbsp Unpasteurized honey Pinch of unrefined sea salt Fresh cracked black pepper to taste 1 cup Organic extra virgin olive oil 1 cup organic, cold-pressed flax seed oil Directions: 1. Mix all... Read More...
Al Steele plays the title role in Oliver’s Bench, written by local playwright Greg Tutty. The play is the first production to be performed at the Liverpool International Theatre Festival on Oct. 18.
The Liverpool International Theatre Festival gets underway tomorrow at the Astor Theatre, and the first performance will have a very local feel. Queens County native Greg Tutty’s play called Oliver’s Bench will be the opening piece, and is unusual in that... Read More...
You simply take the tea bags after using them for tea, dry them out then put them near the toes on the sole of the shoe. This works great in any shoe that absorbs moisture and it stops bad smell.... Read More...
Zombies are coming to Liverpool Nov. 3, and if you want to be on the event today is the last day to register. The Queens Universally designed play park is hosting the event, as a fundraiser towards building a fully accessible park next to Queens Place Emera... Read More...
Ingredients: Vegetable Salad Rolls ½ pkg rice noodles 2 Tbsp rice vinegar salt 8 large rice paper rounds ½ cup finely shredded zucchini ¼ cup finely shredded carrot ⅓ cup finely shredded cabbage 2 Tbsp chopped unsalted cashews 1 green onion, sliced on... Read More...
Color coding is the answer. Not only does it look aesthetically pleasing, it makes finding things a lot easier.... Read More...
INGREDIENTS 5 slices bacon 3 tbsp. butter 2 small shallots, minced 2 lb. brussels sprouts, halved salt 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper 3/4 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup shredded sharp white cheddar 1/2 cup shredded Gruyère... Read More...
There won’t be a pool added to Queens Place Emera Centre anytime soon. Earlier in September the Queens Community Aquatic Society presented a plan to add a four lane pool to Queens Place. The costs was estimated at $12 million dollars, which would require the... Read More...
The province of NS has launched their annual Heating Assistance Rebate Program for Nova Scotians in need. The program offers a rebate up to $200 for home heating. To qualify for the rebate, the income threshold for one-person households is $29,000 and... Read More...
Sure, the main reason that hole is there is for hanging up your pot, but next time you need to set down a messy cooking spoon you’ll know exactly where to put it. Put the handle of the spoon in the hole on the pot handle.... Read More...
With cannabis legalization across the country just around the corner the Region of queens is ready, at least policy wise. Mayor David Dagley said the municipality updated their by-laws over the past year to include wording to ban cannabis inside municipal... Read More...
Ingredients 1 cup plain yogurt 3/4 cup prepared vanilla pudding 3/4 cup rolled oats 2 tablespoons honey 3 small bananas, sliced Directions In a small bowl, stir together the yogurt and vanilla pudding. Set aside. Heat a dry skillet over medium... Read More...