Read Full ArticleOfficial: Mary Kate Olsen silent on Ledger overdose The saga continues. The latest developments from USAToday...Federal investigators want to question actress Mary Kate Olsen about how Heath Ledger got two powerful painkillers that contributed ... Read More... | ||
Read Full ArticleSummer Trip Tip: Book a Hotel With Hotwire.com Paying full price on 4 star hotels is soooo last year...This is actually a 5 star hotel and no, we didn't stay here. I just thought it was nice is all... When we booked our recent jaunt to Montreal I spent a lot of time researching hotels downtown, trying to find the right combination of clean, convenient and reasonably priced. Initially it looked like we would be lucky to get away with $150/night once the taxes were in. I thought we could find a better price... | ||
Read Full Articlehand-cranked ice cream Back to basics, with Chez Pim...Amish milk, fresh strawberries, two antique hand-crank machines--ice, salt, sugar, and some serious muscle power. Simple as that, and it's one of the best ice cream I've ever had. Simple as that... Read More... | ||
Read Full ArticleDo-it-yourself Vietnamese prawn summer rolls Get ready for this seriously mouthwatering dinner idea from Chez Pim...Now this is the kind of thirty-minute meal even foodies-like-us will love. Fresh ingredients, nothing pre-cut or pre-cooked, but still you can put it together in less than 30 minutes, ok, 45 with not-so-fast knife skills. The ingredients are not all that exotic either: if you can find fish sauce and lemongrass at your local market you're all set. As we're getting deeper into the summer season... | ||
Read Full Article50 Cent sues Taco Bell 50 Cent has sued Taco Bell, claiming the fast-food restaurant chain is using his name without permission in advertising that ...Read More... | ||
Read Full Article5 New Ways to Love Ice Cream Summertime is when we crave our favourite cold, creamy, sweet treat - ice cream. It’s a refreshing and delicious way to cool off in the sun. But instead of the standard Neapolitan double-scoop in a waffle cone this summer, why not try a unique and exciting, cultural twist on the old time favourite? ... Read More... | ||
Read Full ArticleBlenheim apricots Another good one, from Chez Pim...The best thing about coming home from this trip--besides my kitty Ella, of course--is getting back in time for tiny Blenheim apricots. They are a specialty of the Bay Area, and their season is so short you blink and they go *poof*. The Blenheims are an old-fashioned kind of apricot that are getting increasingly hard to find... Read More... | ||
Read Full ArticleStreep is the dancing and singing queen in 'Mamma Mia!' Is there anything Meryl Streep can't do? Mamma Mia! (*** out of four) is worth the ticket price just to see her belt it out, ...Read More... | ||
Read Full ArticleAre we better off without money? The age old debate from Fabulously Broke...Ever wonder if we're better off without the money? I had this conversation with BF the other day, about money and how it changes people. We came to a sort-of conclusion that we were better off not being millionaires because then you have a lot more issues to think about in terms of raising your kids such as being unable to lie that you don't have any cash when you clearly are well-off. Read More... | ||
Read Full ArticleChocolate Walnut Lemon Biscotti This biscotti recipe is perfect for dipping. Make a frothy cappuccino, sit on your patio and take a moment of me time.The recipe is from my sister, who is an incredible baker. It's easy and relatively quick. Here's what you'll need: ... Read More... | ||
Read Full ArticleWeekend Movie Recommendation: Wall-E Pixar's latest tale about a little robot taxed with cleaning up the world too polluted for humans is part eco-awareness, part social commentary, and all cute fun.I took my daughter to see it last night, thinking it was another kiddie movie that I'd have to suffer through but I was pleasantly surprised. The animation is really well done and the character development is thorough. I found myself laughing out loud one minute and grinning stupidly at the sweet 'n sappy scenes the... | ||
Read Full ArticleThe best croissant in Paris Chez Pim braves the Paris metro in search of The Perfect Croissant...If I had a nickel every time someone asked me where to find the best croissant in Paris. My answer goes like this: the best croissant in Paris is simply a good one within sleep-walking distance of where you happen to be staying. Think about it, croissant is best eaten with your breakfast beverage of choice, preferably before your eyes open properly. With its perfect mix of crisp, soft, buttery... | ||
Read Full ArticleThe Kitchen: Thursday Free Drinks for Chicks Here's something fresh to do on a Thursday night: The Kitchen on West Queen West serves free drinks to the Ladies every Thursday night from 9-11pm. Serious! Their sangria is extraordinary, made with fresh squeezed orange juice. It is alone worth a visit. They have a lovely patio too, which is open until 10pm and a live DJ. We'd be silly not to take them up on this, no? ... Read More... | ||
Read Full ArticleBooks for your beach bag A few beach-worthy suggestions from USA TODAY staffers...Read More... | ||
Read Full ArticleToronto: Fresh Wednesdays and Tasty Thursdays Got this little tidbit in my inbox and thought it was worth sharing...Fresh Wednesdays and Tasty Thursdays at Nathan Phillips Square offer the perfect summer lunchtime combination - delicious food at great prices and free noon hour concerts featuring blues, jazz, world, roots and reggae from July 9 to August 28. Ontario Farmers will provide an array of crisp vegetables, juicy fruits, pastries, fresh-cut flowers and more at the Farmers' Market, from 10 a.m. to 2... | ||
Read Full ArticleHappy Independence Day, from the Land of the Free What does Independence Day mean to you?As a Canadian, I don't share the same history as my neighbors here south of the border. I've had some friends ask me: 'Y'all are still with England?' They shake their heads in disbelief. Freedom-- in all its forms is perhaps THE cornerstone of American pride. Or so it looks to these northern eyes... Read More... | ||
Read Full ArticleMovie Preview - Quantum of Solace The latest Bond movie is set to hit theaters this fall, and I must admit that my husband will not need to twist my arm on this one.While my enthusiasm for the Bond franchise has been steadily declining since Sean turned in his license to kill, my husband used 'Sense & Sensibility' get-out-of-jail-free card to lure me into the nearest big screen for 'Casino Royale'... Read More... | ||
Read Full ArticleTip of the Week – serving beer the right way Bargainista tries something new...It used to be I barely received pitches about anything. Now everyone is trying to pitch me all kinds of stuff. So, as a non-beer drinker you can imagine my surprise when I got an invitation to Brew 2.0 an event hosted by Molson’s. And what perfect timing, the night before the Canada Day weekend... Read More... | ||
Read Full ArticleWhirlwind Meetings with Women of the Web What a month of crazyness! I appologize for my lack of posts of late. I have been rushing like mad from event to event being spoiled, networking and learning. The best part has been caffeinating myself (yes, I've relapsed) with some of the best young web chicks in the country - and even my favorite Dragon!If you don't know who Arlene Dickinson is, you're probably not watching much TV... or spending much time on the web. She's the CEO of Venture Communications, has won a slew of... | ||
Read Full ArticleKids' Birthday Party Themes I remember birthday parties of my childhood. They typically included Pin the Tail on the Donkey, Hot Potato, and Musical Chairs followed by D.I.Y. pizza. If you were really lucky, your mom booked the party room at McDonald's.In that vein, the last few parties I put together for my kids consisted of turning on the lawn sprinkler and filling the SuperSoakers. Less is more was my thinking. As my oldest starts edging toward double digits, I'm discovering that such simple... | ||
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