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“This dish is inspired by my father’s famous meatballs,” says Justin Leon of Lambo’s Deli‘s meatball recipe. “Pre-COVID-19, my dad would host Sunday dinner at his house, and his meatballs were always the talk of the table. He uses a blend of beef, pork and veal, combined with Wonder Bread soaked in milk, to create … Continued
By lindsaylow
The pandemic has been hard on everybody, and it has certainly taken its toll on relationships. Romance takes work, and during a lockdown, it also means getting creative and taking care of the little things like making time for your significant other. In our four-part series on lockdown love stories, we check in with 12 … Continued
By lindsaylow
The pandemic has been hard on everybody, and it has certainly taken its toll on relationships. Romance takes work, and during a lockdown, it also means getting creative and taking care of the little things like making time for your significant other. In our four-part series on lockdown love stories, we check in with 12 … Continued
By lindsaylow
Toronto’s own Abel Tesfaye, better known as musician The Weeknd, has been announced as the headliner for the Super Bowl halftime show. The big game goes down on Sunday, Feb. 7 in Tampa Bay, Florida, and whether you’re a football fan or not, most do tune in for the musical entertainment at halftime around 8 … Continued
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Canada’s favourite contractor who always does it right, Mike Holmes, is back with a new feel-good renovation series this month. Holmes Family Effect premieres on Feb. 7 right after the Super Bowl on CTV and shows Holmes working on renovation projects for local heroes in their communities alongside his son Michael and his daughter Sherry. … Continued
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Parenting columnist Joanne Kates is an expert educator in the areas of conflict mediation, self-esteem and anti-bullying, and she is the director of Camp Arowhon in Algonquin Park. By the time camp starts in late June, kids will have spent more than a year mostly at home with their parents. They’re suffering isolation, loneliness and lack of independent time … Continued
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“The Tiger bowl has been a favourite on the Fresh menu for years and is a perfect combination of savoury and spicy,” says chef Jennifer Houston of Fresh’s Tiger bowl recipe. “The crispness of the red peppers complements the grilled greens perfectly, and the crispy tofu cubes are a wonderful pairing with the cashews.” Ingredients … Continued
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Entertainment reporter Carlos Bustamante graces our television screens as part of the ET Canada team, but his life in showbiz started on the dance floor. Bustamante grew up dancing in a competitive group along with his wife Rachel. Though they were just kids when they first met, their love story blossomed into one for the … Continued
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Since the police killing of George Floyd in June sparked countless Black Lives Matter protests and conversations about racism across the world, different institutions have been urged to analyze the role they play in contributing to systemic racism. Schools have been a part of this too. Young students in particular have been asking their own … Continued
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Yes, everything has gone virtual, but that doesn’t mean Toronto isn’t turning out some amazing shows to check out from the comfort of our own homes. Here are five happening this month that we are excited about: 21 BLACK FUTURES Toronto’s Obsidian Theatre in partnership with the CBC recently unveiled the full lineup of directors … Continued
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Yes, every day has begun to feel like Groundhog Day. But, today is actually Groundhog Day, so now what? We decided to take a look at the two furry critters with the most cache, and see which furball reigns supreme and just what they are predicting for 2021. Wiarton Willie Origin: 1956, in Wiarton, Ontario … Continued
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February 2021 marks the 25th year since Black History Month was first celebrated nationally; however, Toronto’s celebrations go back further than that. Toronto became the first municipality in Canada to proclaim Black History Month in 1979. As with everything else in the age of COVID-19, celebrations will look and feel different this year, but there … Continued
