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Summer Picnic Food Ideas

We're finally seeing the signs of summer: long days, warm breezes, red sunsets and of course, fresh food. British Columbia, Canada, is bountiful with locally-grown, in season produce choices. Now is the time to experiment with colourful, creative menu ideas. The more colour, the more nutrients. So whether life is a picnic, a backyard barbecue, or... >Full Story

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Sofrito-style Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Plantain Salsa

Ingredients: 2 pork tenderloins (1 pound each) 1 cup coarsely chopped green bell pepper 1/4 cup coarsely chopped onion 2 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar 2 tsp. McCormick Ground Cumin 1 tsp. McCormick Garlic Powder 1 tsp. salt ½ tsp. McCormick Crushed Red Pepper Salsa: 1 ½ cups peeled, finely...... >Read More



Grillin' Light

Steak on a Stick Substitute chicken for the steak and have chicken sticks! Ingredients: 2 pounds eye of round steak (beef) 1 21-ounce can crushed pineapple in its own juices Kebob sticks Garlic salt (optional) Directions: Cut steak into 1 1/2-inch pieces, removing all visible fat. In Ziploc gallon-sized bag, marinate steak pieces...... >Read More



7 Little Treats for Summer

Summer is here and the living is easy. Even if you don't get nine weeks of vacation anymore, the sun still feels pretty good. Leave the stresses of bathing suit shopping behind and take some time to pamper yourself. Try a few of these easy summer treats and remember how much fun summer can be. Go play outside. There are so many... >Read More



Spring and Summer In Full Bloom

A fruit basket of vibrant colors will be delivered to your closet this spring. Spring's true colors are showing in bright turquoise, lemon yellow, emerald green, and fuchsia, along with the return of black and white. As spring fades to summer the color palette will be paler and sun bleached. There are a few carry-overs from seasons past such...... >Read More



Enjoying The Music

Researcher's have long been singing the praises of music therapy and the stimulating and sedative effects of music. In clinics, nursing homes and dental offices, research has shown that music can play a role in reducing patients' agitation, enhancing sleep, relieving pain and lowering heart rates and blood pressure. Whether you need calming or excitement,...... >Read More



Keep Kids Learning and Having Fun All Summer Long

(June 2, 2004, Baltimore, MD) -- For children, summer is a break from the classroom and a time to play outside, have fun with friends and enjoy family vacations. Summer can also be a great opportunity to help children enhance math, reading, and writing skills, and prepare for the upcoming school year. "Students can lose one or two months worth...... >Read More



Road Trip! Make the Most of Your Family's Summer Vacation

(ARA) - Aaah, the summer season is upon us. It's time to shift our collective minds to thoughts of grilled hot dogs, warm breezes, the ice cream man and, of course, the beloved family road trip. Surely any time spent vacationing with family will be memorable, but how can you make the most out of this year's summer trip?... >Read More


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