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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...

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Grown Up Summer Camp
Grown Up Summer Camp

Think summer camps are just for children? Put away the Elmer's glue and safety scissors. Adult summer camps are all about fun, grown up style. From outdoor activities to self improvement, there are many different options for adults to recapture their youth or to explore a new activity. It doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg to have fun....

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A Few Good Reads
A Few Good Reads

What are you in the mood for? Whether you're looking for  a little mystery, some inspiration, something thought provoking, or maybe even a good laugh - chances are there is a book waiting to take you there. Don't know which book to pick? Senior Editor Claire talks with Nicole about a few of their latest favorites. [display_podcast] Still...

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Fashion Spring/Summer 2009: Celebrate Everything Fun in the Sun
Fashion Spring/Summer 2009: Celebrate Everything Fun in the Sun

by Barb Klemke & Cheryl Lupul Let the sun shine this season on a fashion beach buffet! A variety of options include bright colors and soft neutrals, flat shoes and mega platforms, bright faux reptile leathers and super sized jewelry. Lift your spirits with this season's glamor fashion themes of up-to-date vintage or sheer romance, pick...

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Delicious Backyard Barbecue Recipes
Delicious Backyard Barbecue Recipes

On the grill or in the oven, tasty wing recipes and more. (ARA) - Summer is meant to be spent outside and what's better than fast and delicious dishes for the backyard grill? Whether you're planning a graduation party, family get together or a weekend with friends, there's nothing like the ease of an outdoor barbecue to celebrate the arrival of...

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Sofrito-style Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Plantain Salsa
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...

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Grillin’ Light
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...

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Dress for Success
Dress for Success

This summer and fall’s business fashion is full of color and stripes! Business welcomes progressive thinkers, and progressive thinkers welcome change—even change in a man’s wardrobe. This past decade, we’ve gone from the double breasted blazer to the single three button look. Then the three button graduated to a whole new version, the two...

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