So much talk about Christmas presents around this time of year and here’s another one right here, but isn’t it important, since we’re already making a financial effort to also dedicate some time and effort into picking something that people in our lives will actually like? Yes we take comfort in knowing that our parents, […]
Sears Liquidation Sale through Jan. 21, 2018. Up to 50% Off
Don’t miss the Sears Liquidation Sale valid October 19, 2017 – January 21, 2018. As of October 18th Sears will no longer be honoring their Protection Agreements. Delivery service will continue to be available until November 30, 2017. Gift cards and Sears Club Points will be redeemable during the liquidation period. Up to 50 per […]
Tell Me Where You Do Your Christmas Shopping and I’ll Tell You What to Buy
Which is it, online or in-store? Where do you usually go for Christmas shopping? Maybe you belong to that segment of the population that prefers to compare prices online but shop in-store. Many Canadians still choose to take in the festive mood in actual brick-and-mortar stores than to shop online, despite the usual aspects that […]
Cinnamon – The World’s Once First, Nowadays Second to Third Most Popular Spice
When it comes to nominating the world’s most popular spices, cinnamon is right there, next to peppercorn and cumin. It represents a staple spice in many households all around the world, but it originated in ancient Sri Lanka. Treasured since thousands of years ago, cinnamon was a favorite amongst the Egyptians and the Romans who […]
Aloe Vera for Skin Care
For thousands of years, people have been using Aloe Vera to treat skin conditions of different kinds. Whether to heal a wound, treat a burn, minimize frostbite damage or neutralize acne, this product of nature was part of ancient cultures medicine and in biblical times, it was rendered the plant of immortality by the Egyptians […]
Feta Cheese – What you need to know
Is there any other type of cheese that comes to mind when you hear Greek cheeses? Feta is the type of cheese that most people recall before any other. But did you know that although feta is registered as traditionally Greek other countries also produce it? And very well too, as in other countries produce […]
Cheeses of the Balkans
Throughout South-Eastern Europe, in countries like Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Romania and Greece cheese mongers work fervently every day to produce an array of artisanal cheeses and give the world an abundance of cheese varieties that range from milk’s to goat’s and sheep’s or a combination of milks. Not just in France, but cheese is […]
Sears Flyer October 12 – October 18, 2017
Browse the current Sears Flyer, valid October 12 – October 18, 2017. Don’t miss the Sears Offers and furniture & mattresses sales from the current flyer. The retailer offers flexible payment solutions for you, to finance the kitchen or home upgrades. Financing options include easy monthly payments and payment options that stretch up to 60 […]
Philadelphia and other cream cheeses
Philadelphia cream cheese – the original Philadelphia cream cheese dates back to 1872. In 1872, a dairyman by the name of William Lawrence made the first cream cheese in the world, which he branded as Philadelphia, Kraft tells us. Nowadays, Philadelphia cream cheese is most often associated with cheesecake, but it’s very common to eat […]
What is enriched rice anyway and is it safe to eat?
Many of those on a carbs-up diet eat plenty of rice on a weekly basis, some up to 3x a day. Depending on the type of rice you choose, you could be adding to your health more nutrients than you realize. Nutritionists recommend primarily brown rice, which boosts a generous amount of B-vitamins, fiber and […]