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It’s just the beginning of BBQ season, which makes me crave some delicious, fall-off-the-bone ribs. This BBQ ribs recipe, though, calls for dry-rubbing the ribs and cooking them low and slow in the oven. The last few minutes the sauce is put on and you can finish them on the BBQ to get the nice …
It was time. It was probably past time, but I knew this year I wanted to make an investment in my business and there was an obvious answer I needed to consider. When I started Simple Local Life in 2015, I bought my domain name, got set-up and did a lot of DIY and figuring …
Sunday morning I usually grab a coffee and take time to catch-up on some stories I may not have had time to read throughout the week…I thought you might enjoy them with your Sunday morning coffee. Mahone Bay restaurateur expanding to Bayport Wow…at only 29, Rebecca Colin is set to open her second restaurant/pub with …
When thinking of spring and the return to fresh seasonal eating, rhubarb is one of the first things that come to mind and that comes to life in the garden. With its beautiful pink and red stalks, there are endless possibilities when it comes to using it in your kitchen. One of my favourites is …
In my quest to simplify, I have read countless books and blogs on decluttering. Overall they have been helpful, but one word kept coming up that made me a bit uncomfortable. The word was toss. It’s a word that implies indiscriminate and careless disposal. “Purge ruthlessly!” the authors would say. Have a “keep” pile and …
Sunday morning I usually grab a coffee and take time to catch-up on some stories I may not have had time to read throughout the week…I thought you might enjoy them with your Sunday morning coffee. The Minimalist Garden Oh my…I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed this writing by our very contributor Margaret …
Today’s recipe makes me feel like spring! We are going to try a Taco Salad – the great taste of tacos without the carbs of eating them the traditional way. Salads just seem right for this time of year! You can feel free to modify to your tastes and diet requirements, because this is a …
I see them popping up on my Facebook feed regularly this time of year…summer jobs…and in particular summer student jobs. Yes…it’s not all beach trips and ice cream…summer is also a great time for students to gain valuable skills and also of course save some money for their continuing education. Good news…there are lots of places…right …
This week in our Plant to Plate series with Wile’s Lake Farm Market we are talking about potatoes. The potato can sometimes be overlooked, but are very nutritious, inexpensive and versatile. A great source of fibre, there are endless options when it comes to preparing and using them in your kitchen. In the summer, I …
Sunday morning I usually grab a coffee and take time to catch-up on some stories I may not have had time to read throughout the week…I thought you might enjoy them with your Sunday morning coffee. Nova Scotia chocolate company founded by Syrian refugees names first bar after Indigenous word for peace This story and …