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Friday, May 29th, 2009
Would you be able to air dry all of your laundry, learn shorthand to reduce paper waste or forgo take-out for the sake of green living? Vanessa Farquharson, author and journalist for the National Post in Toronto, did just that on her yearlong quest to lessen her ecological footprint. She tackled one new green change every day for an entire year - a leap year. (more…)
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Friday, May 22nd, 2009
We love summer. Why? Because it means patio season. And, patio season means partaking in a delicious beverage or two - like the Mojito.
Here is a tasty variation of the ever popular Mojito that we think you’ll enjoy.
Ingredients:
2 parts ABSOLUT VODKA
1 part raw sugar syrup
Soda water
1 Orange or red grapefruit
1 Lemon
Mint leaves
Directions:
Muddle mint leaves, lemon and orange slices gently with sugar in a rocks glass
Add ice and 2 oz. ABSOLUT vodka and stir
Top up with soda water
Garnish with an orange and lemon wedge, and top with a sprig of mint
Simply refreshing!
Bartender secret: Roll and lightly squeeze citrus fruit before pressing it in order to get out more juice.
ABSOLUT VODKA
www.absolut.ca
Available at your local liquor store
Friday, May 15th, 2009
Teatro Verde’s new residence at 100 Yorkville Avenue is a unique mix of global gems housed in a renovated Georgian mansion, a former hospital and nursing home that had been left to its squalor for many years. Owners Shawn Gibson and Michael Pellegrino embarked on 27 buying trips in the past year to bring customers unique items from around the globe, inspiring shoppers with their elegant, tactile and kooky decorative selections. (more…)
Friday, May 8th, 2009
Our Gift Guide has fantastic products that will show Mom how much you appreciate her. Check it out here.