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NEWS: 5% interest rate increase by the Bank of Canada killing us
The 5% interest rate increase by the Bank of Canada will impact the average Canadian who are in debt by about $500 per year. This will likely discourage Canadians from borrowing or purchasing on credit. This will seriously cool the … Continue reading
RECIPES: ***TESTED*** Lemon Pudding Cake 9.5/10…a “keeper” recipe!
Ingredients 4 eggs, separated ⅓ cup lemon juice 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 ½ cups white sugar ½ cup sifted all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt 1 ½ cups milk Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8-inch square baking dish. Beat egg yolks, lemon juice, … Continue reading
EDITORIAL: Ask not what your government can do for you……why not? 7-13-23
Loblaw’s makes $1,000,000 profit every day. Loblaws, Metro and Sobeys all posted above-average profits for 2022 compared to the last five years. Loblaw’s revenues were $52.7 billion in 2020. Metro earned profits of $823 million in 2020. Nearly 2 of every 10 … Continue reading
TRAVEL: Planning a ROAD TRIP Holiday this year?
Planning a ROAD TRIP holiday this year? Given the cost of a vacation by air, by ship, or even by bus if it is available, may be very expensive given these inflationary times. A ROAD TRIP may be an alternative … Continue reading
PICKERING: Town Hall REPORT (July 12th)
Town Hall (Ward 1) REPORT Ward 1 Councilor Maurice Brenner cohosted a Town Hall meeting with Paul White, President of the Fairport Beach Neighbourhood Association at Frenchman’s Bay West Park on July 12. Perfect weather, an ideal summer evening, an … Continue reading
RECIPES-TO-TEST: Easy Carrot Cake with icing
Who doesn’t enjoy carrot cake! This recipe takes about 20 mins of work. The long time is waiting for it to cool before icing it. Ingredients Cake: 2¾ cups self-raising flour sieved 1½ cups dark soft brown sugar sieved … Continue reading
RECIPES-TO-TEST: FRESH SALMON BURGERS
Fresh Salmon Burgers A great alternative to those old-fashioned and less-healthy beef burgers. INGREDIENTS 1 medium lemon 1 small bunch fresh dill, divided 1 medium shallot 1 (1 1/2-pound) side of salmon or 1 1/2 pounds salmon fillets, skin removed 1/4 cup … Continue reading
EDITORIAL: Local pols deserve some praise some time
Criticizing and condemning seem easier than complimenting and congratulating. However, our local pols deserve some patting on the back, some praise and some lauding. Why you ask? Walk in their shoes awhile. Endless meetings, infinite numbers of events to attend, … Continue reading
BITSnBYTES: Bill Haley and the Comets UPDATED
HODGE PODGE: “1%ers” – are you one of the lucky 1%?
1% ers – Hard to believe but this includes many of us. 99% of those born between 1930 and 1946 (worldwide) are now dead. If you were born in this time span, you are one of the rare surviving one … Continue reading
RECIPES: * * * TESTED * * * Homemade mayonnaise 9/10
Ingredients 1 large egg 1 tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice (from 1/2 a lemon) 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 medium clove garlic, minced 1 cup (240ml) vegetable or canola oil Kosher salt Directions Place egg, lemon juice, and mustard in the bottom of cup or jar that just fits the head of your immersion … Continue reading
NEWS: On the verge of phenomenal medical innovation
New York Times journalist, David Wallace-Wells, writes a very enlightening and exciting piece regarding our being on the edge of phenomenal breakthroughs in medical innovation. The summary of the article: The Golden Age of Medicine: A perspective on the recent … Continue reading
PICKERING: WONDERBRAND breaks ground on giant operation in Pickering
Wonderbrands groundbreaks giant operation in Pickering: Wonderbrands Innovation Park: A 151-acre food manufacturing campus in Pickering, Ontario, developed by FGF Brands, a leading bakery company in North America. FGF Brands’ acquisition of George Weston Bakeries: FGF Brands bought the fresh … Continue reading
HEALTH & WELL: HEALTH: double dose vaccine defends against shingles
Shingles is a viral infection wished on no one. In Ontario, the double dose vaccine is available is free for certain ages. ____________________________ Shingles: A painful skin rash with blisters caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which also causes chickenpox1. It … Continue reading
RECIPES TO TEST: Air fryer CARMELIZED BANANAS
Ingredients 2 large bananas, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch slices 1 tablespoon salted butter, melted 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Directions Preheat air fryer to 390 degrees F (195 degrees C) Spread … Continue reading
Doggies BITS: He’s conning us again
The CON: Empty titles as political rewards. Doggie never stops his cons.
Doggie BITS: Ode to Dougie the Man of La Pancha
The Geste of Lord Dougie and vassals John and Peter
