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Local Recipe

SUMMER TUNA CRUDO SALAD

Use these quantities to make a single salad portion.

Method 1 You will need to buy a fresh 4 oz piece of Albacore CANADIAN tuna from your local fish store. Cut it into bite size pieces (about 2”x2”), and season with salt and pepper.

2 Choose a colourful selection of fresh vegetables (including tomatoes, celery, fennel, radishes, red onion), wash and dry them, and cut them into bite size rustic pieces. 3 Pick your favourite herbs from the garden (we suggest dill, mint, and parsley), and chop them finely. 4 Place everything into a bowl, season with salt and pepper, add 1.5 oz Yolanda’s extra virgin olive oil and 1 oz lemon juice. Toss all the ingredients together. 5 Arrange on a plate to highlight all the beautiful colours and fresh ingredients and enjoy!

Yolanda's Spuntino Casa

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O N T A R I O

MEAD

HOME & GARDEN

The Perfect Nursery

COMMUNITY Vegetable Gardens Community Events

It’s a honey of a sip.

Local business owners and entrepreneurs are the leaders of tomorrow.

by LYNN OGRYZLO

SHOP LOCAL

Thanks Mom! Tokens of Appreciation for Mothers Day

by DENISE DAVY

OUTDOOR FUN Cruising on Lake Ontario

GETAWAY Cycling & Sight-Seeing from Oakville to Niagara

he ancestor of all fermented drinks, once consumed by kings and aristocrats, honey wine is reputed to be the giver of life, wisdom, courage and strength. The mere thought of it conjures up streams of ﬂowing, golden, treacle-like syrup begging to be sipped.

FOOD & DRINK Gelato Feature Recipe: Hazelnut Crusted Salmon with Asparagus & Couscous

Romance aside, classic mead is a fermented beverage created from honey and water. Master Beekeeper William Roman is the third generation Beekeeper and Mead Master for Rosewood Estate Winery in Beamsville.

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“I was really excited and happy to be recognized for what we’re doing,” says Cassidy, who is 34 years old and general manager and one of the founders of FreshInsights Consulting. The company provides consulting services in business planning, market research and marketing strategy. There are several consulting

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hen Anita Cassidy learned she was chosen as one of the winners of an award given to the business leaders of tomorrow, she was thrilled. The 40 Under 40 Business Achievement Awards are given out annually to business owners and entrepreneurs who have been identified as the next generation of business leaders because of their innovative ideas and contributions to the community.

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Think New Year’s is just for overdressed grown-ups? Think again with these kid-friendly events, perfect for ushering in 2013. (Midnight bedtime is optional.)

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Worth the drive: New Year’s Eve at Blue Mountain

Ski bunnies (or if you’re just looking for a special getaway to welcome 2013) should consider a mini-trip to Blue Mountain in Collingwood. They’ve got ski packages of all kinds, and the whole gang will enjoy the Family Celebration in the Huron Grand Ballroom. Buffet dinner, live entertainment (a strolling magician and jester, caricaturists and jugglers), plus fireworks over the Village Mill Pond, are included in the ticket price. And good news for moms and dads: The casual dress code means you can skip the fancy clothes. Cheers to that! Meal tickets are $75 for adults, $50 for kids six to 12, and children under six are free. 108 Jozo Weider Blvd, Collingwood. 705-445-0231; bluemountain.ca

NEW YEAR’S, BABY

Spending December 31 at home with the kids can be just as fun as going out on the town. Break out the party dresses and bowties for everyone, indulge in some fancy appetizers and sparkling punch, and crank the music for a 2013-worthy dance party. Don’t forget the noisemakers at your countdown – even if you have to adjust “midnight” to 9 p.m. IF YOU’D RATHER TAkE THE kIDS OUT FOR FOR THE BIg NIgHT, SEE OUR FAMILY-FRIENDLY EvENT ROUNDUP ON P. 98.

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Blue Mountain Village feels like a real getaway, but is only a couple of hours from downtown.

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Ring in the New Year at Queen Victoria Park

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The Niagara Parks Commission and ET Canada – plus upward of 40,000 excited partygoers – partner up for Canada’s largest live televised New Year’s Eve event. This year, Nelly Furtado, Hedley and Dragonette will be rocking out at this concert overlooking Niagara Falls. There are two fireworks show (at 9 p.m. and midnight), and food and beverage vendors to tempt your taste buds. Those who’d prefer to celebrate at home can watch ET’s Cheryl Hickey and Rick Campanelli live from the Falls, starting at 10 p.m. Free. www.niagaraparks.com/nye

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Toronto Zoo’s 10th Annual New Year’s Eve Family Countdown

Get your tickets in advance to party with some wild new friends at the Tundra Trek or at the Americas and Australasia pavilions. Lively entertainment includes “That 60s Show” tribute band, a stage show featuring the cast of Kung Fu Panda, and the Majinx Magic Show. But, of course, the real stars are the crazy creatures and furry friends! Doors open at 5 p.m. and the fun goes until 8, when the zoo does its own special kids’ countdown to 2013. Don’t forget to dress warmly! Tickets are $20 for general admission, $12 for kids four to 12, and kids three and under get in free but still need a ticket. 2000 Meadowvale Road, Toronto. 416-392-5929; torontozoo.com

Howl’n Hikes Ring in the New Year at Bronte Creek

Since 2000, hundreds of nature lovers have flocked to Bronte Creek Provincial Park near Oakville for a guided Public Coyote Howl hike (times vary; check the schedule before you leave the house). The park naturalist will uncover some secrets about the coyote: Where do they live? Why do they howl? Will they respond if we howl like they do? Then, gather around the bonfire for the countdown to the new year (at a more kid-friendly 8:30 p.m.) and stay warm with a treat from the Park Store, serving hot food and drinks until 9:30 p.m. $16 per car. 1219 Burloak Drive, Oakville. 905-827-6911; brontecreek.org

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