At a small stall along the streets of Old Delhi, there’s a man who makes a rather delicious double-fried chicken. The batter, explains David Rocco, is made of chickpea flour and yogurt, and spiced with a masala, some turmeric and garlic-ginger powder. But before the poultry is coated and fried, twice, it must be chopped. …
A house in the Sky by Amanda Lindhout and Sara Corbett Growing up, Amanda Lindhout’s extraordinary imagination allowed her to escape into the pages of the National Geographic, sprouting a passion for travel. Following her heart, she travels to war-ridden Somalia as a reporter but is kidnapped four days in. A chilling memoir of an …
Reality TV’s new favourite uncle, Si Robertson, is equal parts wit, charm and hilarity in the A&E series Duck Dynasty. Already into its fourth season, the show revolves around the amiable Robertsons and their family business, Duck Commander. Founded in 1972 by Si’s older brother Phil, it eventually grew into a multimillion-dollar Louisiana-based business specializing …
STEELES PAINT GOES PINK In support of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation – Ontario Region’s “Give Pink” campaign, Steeles Paint & Decorating Centre will be decorated in pink while staff will adorn pink corset T-shirts with the slogan “Love, Hope and Paint.” Steeles Paint pledged to donate $1 to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation for …
It was Anna Lopes’ 40th birthday when she felt the pang of purpose tugging at her heart. “I needed to find my mission, my purpose in life,” she reminisces of the day she decided to start devoting her time to charity work. Little did she know, this decision would spark smiles on the faces of …
It’s no surprise that rewards have become the go-to strategy for time-pressed parents. Who hasn’t been tempted to offer a little incentive to get things done without a fuss? If you’re good while we’re shopping, I’ll buy you a candy bar. It seems harmless enough. You might even be thinking it’s better than threats or …
Because basics of finance and investments aren’t taught in school, the word investing can seem scary for young Canadians. But with a little education and planning, it doesn’t have to be this way. Starting to invest early has a number of advantages and will put you in a much better place financially later on in …
Chuck Hughes may be a lot of things, but today he’s only interested in being a big kid. The Food Network star, Iron Chef America titleholder, restaurateur and author is kicking back to basics with the help of mini sous chefs outside Our Lady of Sorrows Elementary School in Etobicoke, Ont. Towering over the diminutive …
Ai Weiwei is easily one of China’s most well-known and controversial figures. Currently on a North American tour and making its only stop in Canada at the AGO, “Ai Weiwei: According to What?” showcases a spectrum of work by the Chinese dissident, exemplifying why he’s so prolific and provocative, and considered one of the most …
I met Jack when I started my internship in palliative and long-term care. I got to know Jack, a very charming gentleman who was always complimenting the ladies, over 15 years working as a music therapist. Music therapists work with individuals and groups of all ages, using music experience within a therapeutic relationship to facilitate …