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It’s a common dilemma: you love fine dining but the bank balance won’t always allow it. You're in luck! For two happy weeks this summer (Toronto, July 3 – 19) you can dine like the Queen without paying your weight in gold. Summerlicious is back – that wonderful festival that all Torontians look forward to, the time when high-end restaurants offer fantastic menus for extremely palatable...
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We love to buy fruits and veggies in season. Intense flavors, wide availability and economy-proof prices make grocery shopping any other way seem foolish.

This month we're pleased to present a delicious member recipe... and it's dessert (translation: no-brainer). 

Not only does it look ridiculously delicious, it's also high in Vitamins C and K, folate, manganese, potassium,...
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Lazy summer evenings means Dad at the grill wearing that silly "Kiss the Cook" apron you bought him in 8th grade, an ice-cold Bud in hand. I think we can all agree that no one rocks the 'Q like Dad, and mine is no exception. He shares his never-fail grilling pointers with us:

For starters, is there anything you can't cook on the grill?
Dad: There’s not much you can’t grill unless it’s...
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Slice, chop, & dice. Stick 'em in your salad and put it on your face?

It's true. Some of the yummiest foods pull double duty as easy DIY beauty products. From face to all-over body care, we scoured the net for the best beauty food tips we could find:

Avocado
Eat it:
A summer staple in super-easy guacamole, California-style salads (we love this recipe), or slipped into a roasted chicken...
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Gorgeous new flavors from Breyers - free to 50 lucky PRC members. Delish!
Nip in to the pub for a pint
What's hot on the swimwear scene, featuring SHAN
The Best in Bottle Bronzers
Hot Topic: What made your day today? Our most popular forum topic 3 months running!

Family Deal of the Week: Get a 4-pack of tickets to any Six Flags park for just $99 (compare at $40ish when bought singly); click over...
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Ah, the long-awaited Victoria Day long weekend. While Canadians might immediately think of keggers and Bar-B-Que, perhaps this year you’re rather in the mood to try an authentically British celebration in honour of the holiday.

Then you remember that Brits are famous for enjoying a quick pint at the local pub. But how do you choose among every Union-Jack-sporting watering hole claiming to be the...
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Today on top of the world's tallest building (for now),  Bare Naked Ladies joined forces with Ben & Jerry’s to announce the launch of the first-ever Canadian Ben & Jerry's flavour: If I had a 1,000,000 flavours. All the proceeds from this delectable ice cream will be donated to support ABC CANADA Literacy Foundation. 

If I had a 1,000,000 flavours is a delightful mix of...
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Vegetarian Mexican Tofu RecipeThis past spring, my husband and I decided to go vegetarian for the months of February and March. Our main reason was the Christian season of Lent, but we also wanted to see if we could push ourselves to reduce our meat consumption.

Eating vegetarian is a great way to reduce your ecological footprint, save money on groceries, and can also result in weight loss and greater overall health. In order...
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I come from a family full of sport hunters and fishers, so there is never a good excuse for serving substandard meaty fare. I guess you could call us meat-atarians. My father is - without a word of boast - quite simply the best chef never to run his own restaurant. He's also my go-to call for any type of meat emergency, as this article proved to be. If you've ever been embarrassed by a...
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With flowers in bloom and the warm sun beckoning, a picnic in the park is just what's needed to push you out of your funk. While a trip to the ready-made section of the grocery store may be an easy fix, a light and healthy menu keeps you on track with your pre-summer slimdown plan.

We suggest this delicious picnic feast, low in fat but packed with fiber, protein and vitamins. Grab a few...
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