Welcome to Food Tuesday, a new ABL column dedicated to food news, recipes, nutrition and other tasty tidbits. I’d like to say that I came up with the idea for this series after much thought and planning, but the truth is that I’m exhausted after a few late nights and can’t seem to concentrate on [...]
Recipe Remix – Scottish Oatcakes
I love oatcakes. My mother found this recipe for oatcakes a while back, and I make it every chance I get. It’s incredibly simple – there are a total of seven ingredients – and they pack plenty of healthy grains, especially if you use whole wheat flour. Sadly, that’s not all they contain. While I love [...]
Changing the World, One Product at a Time
Ever wondered what you can do to make the world a little better? Consider replacing your lipstick. No, really. There has been a lot of talk in the news recently about lead in lipstick, but today I came across an article that was even more troubling – it seems that a broad spectrum of cosmetics [...]
From the ABL Kitchen – Chicken Soup with Leeks
I’ve been feeling a little off for the past two weeks or so, but it all caught up with me yesterday. One minute I was sitting at my desk, getting ready for the day, and the next I was overcome with fatigue, feeling dizzy and feverish. I suddenly realized that I was getting a sinus [...]
A Boundless Life Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
Valentine’s Day is almost upon us – it’ll be here on Tuesday! Most people know its coming and plan ahead, but just in case you’ve forgotten, here are some ideas to delight your special someone. Unique Gifts - This has been my go-to place for unique gifts for a while, but one of its features makes [...]
A Letter to Our Northern Ally
I love you, Canada. I love your warm, friendly, polite people. I love your laid back attitude, your diversity, your tolerance and your radio shows. I love your optimism, your excitement and your enthusiasm. But I don’t love your plan to kill wolves. I harbor no illusions. The world’s population is growing, and with it [...]
Sunday Project: Wool Dryer Balls
You’ve probably seen plastic dryer balls in catalogs or commercials on TV. The principle behind them is that they’re supposed to bounce around in your dryer to keep clothes from clumping and reducing static cling. They’re supposed to replace dryer sheets, but I use them in tandem – I’ve noticed that the plastic gets an [...]
Canadian Organic Growers Host Toronto Conference
I’d normally apologize for the slow updates, but I’m afraid I can’t be contrite about this one. I just got back from an amazing trip to Toronto to visit my fiance and see one of my favorite bands. (They’re called The Darkness. I could go on and on about how awesome they are, but that’s [...]