June 13, 2025

Author: Joyce G. Auld

How to Win ‘Sober October’ (Even If You Drink a Little)
Food & Drink

How to Win ‘Sober October’ (Even If You Drink a Little)

As you’ve probably guessed from the name, Sober October is an effort to get folks to take a month off from drinking alcohol. It began in 2014 as a fundraiser for Macmillan Cancer Support in the UK and has grown into a worldwide trend, boosted, perhaps by the increase in alcohol consumption that accompanied COVID. There are other popular […]

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Three Ways to Garnish Your Halloween Cocktails With Candy
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Three Ways to Garnish Your Halloween Cocktails With Candy

It’s nearly Halloween, and I know what you’re thinking: “How do I cram more candy into my body?” Eating candy as a snack is a good start, but it’s essential to incorporate sweets into your beverages for a well-balanced Halloween. As you plan for this weekend’s festivities, consider buying extra candy to jazz up your […]

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Alaska Cocktail: Strike Gold with the Alaska Cocktail
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Alaska Cocktail: Strike Gold with the Alaska Cocktail

Between gin or vodka, olive or lemon twist, brine or stark, dry or wet, MSG-tinged or saline-tinctured, there is no shortage of paths in the choose-your-own-adventure of martinis. You can also try the herbal martini if you’re a martini variety completist. The Alaska cocktail is a great introduction. The Savoy Cocktail Book immortalizes Alaska, a […]

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Food & Drink

Delicious Vegetarian Restaurants

Chay-Sen Restaurant offers vegetarian cuisine in a tranquil and cozy environment. The choice of gray and a white color scheme, along with the harmonious combination of furniture creates an elegant highlight in the restaurant. The menu is a disappointment, because the chef pays attention to detail and is meticulous in preparing quality vegetarian meals that are affordable […]

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Ross Dobson’s Naked Samosas
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Ross Dobson’s Naked Samosas

They are so named because they don’t contain pastry. These samosas can be described as vegetable patties or hamburgers and have all the delicious flavors of Indian cuisine. These samosas could be served as a vegetarian burger. Place the samosa on warm grilled bread, then top it with chutney and yogurt. Ingredients Four medium-sized russets […]

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Five foods to boost your energy
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Five foods to boost your energy

It’s easy to feel exhausted when you have to manage work, family, friends, and household demands. What many people reach for isn’t keep them energized for long. These foods are great for fighting fatigue. Oats. They provide the B vitamins needed to turn food into energy. Oats are high in low-GI carbohydrates, which means they last […]

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Fast Fix: Raspberry & Banana Frappes
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Fast Fix: Raspberry & Banana Frappes

Are you looking for a healthy way of starting your day? This refreshing fruit frappe is high in fiber and low in fat. It also makes a great breakfast drink. It’s so delicious you could make two batches and have it as a breakfast drink or at a BBQ. Blend 1 1/2 cups (225g), two […]

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Benchtop Blenders for All Budgets
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Benchtop Blenders for All Budgets

A great benchtop blender is essential for making soups and smoothies. Seven options are available, ranging in price from $1295 to $995. So there is sure to be one that suits your needs. These savory muffins make a great lunchbox option for your kids or you. They can be frozen so that they can be […]

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Fast Fix: Easy Cheese & Zucchini Muffins
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Fast Fix: Easy Cheese & Zucchini Muffins

These delicious savory muffins are great for kids’ lunchboxes or your own. You can freeze them, so they are ready for recess or as a mid-afternoon snack. Preheat oven to 180C/160C fan. Line a muffin pan that is 12 holes and holds 1/2 cup of batter with paper cases. In a large bowl, combine 2 […]

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