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Just peachy

Peaches in the summer are a real treat. Dessert straight from a tree. My daughter will happily eat a peach when cut into pieces.  I like mine in a crisp (my recipe is below) and my husband prefers his simply sliced over vanilla ice cream. Ice cream   No matter how...

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The sport of summer

When April hits, and summer is near, it means one thing to this household - baseball season is starting again. My husband has always been a huge sports fan, something that was easily passed along to my son (and now, even my 18 month old daughter is happy to pick up a play bat and pretend to r...

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A weekend in wine country

Many of us here in Ontario have tried and enjoyed venerable  Peller Estates wines in the comfort of our own homes. But what I really think is going to capture your imagination is the wonderful idea that you can actually make a weekend of fine Ontario wine, at the Peller Estates Winery vine...

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Kick start the new school year with great breakfasts and lunches - part 1

When I am not writing for Buy Canadian First, I moonlight as an early childhood educator. I have seen all kinds of breakfasts, lunches and snacks come out of lunch boxes, and fortunately, most have been 'fantabulicious'. Don't get me wrong, we're not perfect in my house. Every now and again we nib...

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Member roll call - 5 members keeping Canada healthy

Good health is very important, but something people often take for granted, until the unspeakable happens. Maintaining  your health is not only a benefit to yourself but also to your family. Simple things like regular check-ups, a balanced diet, excersise and eliminating stress can all help ach...

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Lee Valley & veritas

Lee Valley & Veritas is a family-owned, Canadian business that has been serving users of woodworking and gardening tools since 1978. Their remarkable reputation is built on customer satisfaction, integrity and the fact that they treat customers like friends! Plus, their catalogues are trul...

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