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Mother’s Day Gifts Events & Entertainment pg. 15 4 Out On The Town with Mike Chalut 11 Toronto Live Listings 12 Calendar of Events 15 Mother’s Day Gift Guide Home 21 Great Garden Facts with Frankie Flowers 25 Recipe for Renovation with Glen Peloso 29 Stylishly Small with TheDesigners 32 Mortgage Brokers Work For You Frankie Flowers Jobs & Finance pg. 21 39 Financial Spring Cleaning 41 Techniques for a Successful Job Search 42 The New Canadian Struggle Health & Fitness 45 Body Break with Hal & Joanne Food & Drink 47 Abbey’s Kitchen 49 Recipes 59 Tony Aspler’s Wine Picks 60 OTG Readers’ Wine Picks Stylishly 61 My Kind of Beer Small pg. 29 Getaways 63 Elgin County 65 Lambton County Fun Stuff 66 Crossword & Sudoku 68 Horoscopes

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OUTON THETOWN WITH MIKE CHALUT Clear Skies, Lollipops, and Rainbows! Yes that is my weather report for the month of May. Let the sunshine smack you in the face and get outside! Crank up the BBQs, order a bottle or 2 at one of Toronto’s sexiest patios and move that body! Helllllooooo May!

e all know that this is the month for you to roll out the red carpet for your Momma! That woman changed your diapers,W folded 20,000 pairs of your underwear, made you countless meals and is always your cheerleader. Now is the time to make your mother shine! May 11th — mark it down and invest your time in planning a day for her.

May is such happy month! So make everything happy all around you — including your home. Take the time this month to brighten up your home with a splash of colour and the fresh smell of flowers. The polar vortex is dead and buried so take a visit to Avenue and Davenport and buy your home some fresh new life! Twenty dollars a week will make all the difference and help you smile every day when you walk out the door. Just make sure to water them and use ice cubes to keep them living strong! Visit Grower’s Flower Market located at 126 Avenue Road, Tel: 416.920.2442 — she is the Orchid Queen and gives Martha Stew- art a run for her money!

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BILLY BISHOP GOES TO WAR By John Gray • Directed by Danny Harvey All 4 ShowS Studio two | July 4-5, 8-12, 15-19 only $115! ticketS $32 Through raucous stories, haunting 3 Show memories and vibrant song, Billy Bishop SubScription recounts his life from humble beginnings from $87 to fame and glory as Canada’s greatest flying ace. Part musical, part drama, this inspiring and poignant look at a national Get your hero is not to be missed. ticketS todAy! SLEUTH By Anthony Shaffer • Directed by Robert Woodcock Studio two | July 25-26, 29-31, AuGuSt 1-2, 5-9 | ticketS $32 An eccentric mystery writer lures his wife’s new lover into a tangled web of deceit, jealousy, drama and intrigue. This exciting, edge-of-your-seat thriller is a puzzle filled with cunning plot twists that not only beg the question “Whodunit?” but “Whodunwhat?” DRINKING ALONE By Norm Foster • Directed By Danny Harvey Studio two | AuGuSt 15-16, 19-23 | ticketS $32 A man hires an escort to pose as his fiancée in an effort to impress his visiting father. A romantic comedy set in the midst of a dysfunctional family reunion, Drinking Alone is exquisitely crafted and filled with wit and warmth. YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN By Clark Gesner • Directed By Robert Woodcock main Stage | AuGuSt 20-23 | ticketS $37 From bright uncertain morning to hopeful starlit evening, Charlie Brown and the lovable Peanuts gang face challenges in the pursuit of happiness. This charming musical is brimming with hope, humour and jazzy tunes. Fun for the whole family! 905.874.2800 www.rosetheatre.ca OTG | EVENTS We’re rebuilding from the heels up.

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TORONTO BLUE JAYS Win or lose — going to a Toronto Blue Jays game is a blast! The tickets are a great price, the beer is always cold and people watching is the best! Jays games are good for all occasions and all ages. Tickets start at 8 bucks and when the roof is open at the Rogers Center you are going to get a great tan! www.stubhub.com

WE WILL ROCK YOU • May 1st – 10th We Will Rock You at The Ed Mirvish Theatre is an MOTHER’S DAY • May 11th action packed musical that will take you on a jour- Think out the box this year! Do something differ- ney into the future with a very sexy and talented ent for your Mother! Yorkville is always a great cast. The music of Queen is always a rocking good destination to make mom happy! Beautiful places time and trust me you will be on your feet from to walk and great boutiques to shop. Nespresso beginning to end. For tickets call 416-872-1212 or Cafe Headquarters located at 159 Cumberland is visit www.mirvish.com. a great place to start, sip on decadent coffee treats

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and embrace the beauty that Yorkville has to offer. these shows are weather-permitting and subject to I suggest you only bring one credit card — with all change, so be sure to confirm dates and times close the shops you may get yourself into trouble! to the date.

VICTORIA DAY WEEKEND • May 19th TORONTO FITNESS CHALLENGE • May 31st The first long weekend of sunshine and heat! If Get ready to #sweat4sickkids with Canada’s top you are heading to cottage country I am happy fitness personalities — Tommy Europe, Trish Stra- to tag along! I can’t cook but I can clean! I am tus, Michael De Corte and Eva Redpath to name happy to clean up after everyone if I can just get a few will make you sweat your guts out in a 2 day a lift — I can’t drive either! If that isn’t an option fitness challenge of yoga, boot camps and compe- there is so much excitement happening in our city. titions. This fun filled two day event is in support If you plan to stay home and watch the fireworks, of SickKids Foundation and all happening at the there will be multiple different viewing options Metro Convention Center. Register Now at www. offered in the city. In the past years, my favourite torontofitnesschallenge.com Are you up for the firework shows have been at Ashbridges Bay and challenge? Canada’s Wonderland. The fireworks display at Canada’s Wonderland usually starts at 10pm and May is Magic! #loveyourguts the show is included with park admission. There’s a good chance you can catch the fireworks from the Mike Chalut Host of The Mike Chalut Show comfort of your own backyard if you live nearby. www.proudfm.com The fireworks show at Ashbridges Bay (south of 416-870-1039 Lakeshore Road East and Coxwell Avenue) has often started at 9:45 in the past years, and lasts a long 15 minutes, but be sure to head to the Beaches neighbourhood early to get a good seat! Remember

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TORONTO LIVE! This Month’s Live Music Listings

MAY 6–10 • OUR TOP 10 PICKS DOWN FOR CANADIAN MUSIC WEEK! Mon May 12 • Danforth Music Hall THE REASON MOGWAI w/ The Dirty Nil, Stuck on Planet Earth Tue May 13 • Danforth Music Hall Tue May 6 • Tattoo Rock Parlour LANA DEL REY THE 1975 Tue May 13 • Sony Centre Tue May 6 • Kool Haus HAIM CRYSTALYNE Thu May 15 • Kool Haus w/ D-Pryde, Aspire, Ben Zamora Wed May 7 • Adelaide Hall FU MANCHU Fri May 16 • Lee’s Palace KING KHAN & BBQ SHOW THE ELWINS w/ Catl, Thomas D’Arcy, No Sinner Fri May 16 • Adelaide Hall Thu May 8 • The Garrison YOUNG WIDOWS TEENAGE HEAD w/ Helms Alee Thu May 8 • The Great Hall Sat May 17 • Hard Luck TEGAN AND SARA BRAD PAISLEY w/ Ellie Goulding Sun May 18 • Molson Amphitheatre Fri May 9 • Kool Haus MSTRKRFT CITY AND COLOUR Thu May 22 • The Guvernment w/ Half Moon Run Fri May 9 • Air Canada Centre TIMBER TIMBRE OFF! w/ Cold Specks Fri May 23 • Massey Hall w/ Cerebral Ballzy, Single Mothers Sat May 10 • Lee’s Palace SKRILLEX Fri May 30 • Echo Beach MASTODON w/ Gojira, Kvelertak Sat May 8 • Sound Academy Tell us about the shows you’re attending this month! Visit us at facebook.com/onthegomagazine NO AGE w/ Indian Handcrafts, Biblical, Public Animal Thanks for the tips, www.JustShows.com! Sat May 10 • Mod Club

www.onthego.to 11 CALENDAR OF EVENTS MAY 2014 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY CONTACT PHOTO FESTIVAL ART OF THE DANFORTH CUPCAKE BOUQUET CLASS VARIOUS LOCATIONS EAST DANFORTH BONNIE GORDON COLLEGE MAY 1–31 MAY 2–11 GRADEX 2014 T.O. JANE’S WALK FESTIVAL HAUNTED SCAVENGER HUNT OCAD UNIVERSITY VARIOUS LOCATIONS VARIOUS LOCATIONS 27 28 29 30 01MAY 1–04 MAY02 2–4 03 FORSYTHIA FESTIVAL TFI NEW LABELS CANADIAN MUSIC FESTIVAL T.O. LOVE ART FAIR SPRINGWORKS FESTIVAL BEAUTY IN YOU EXPO T.O. COMIC ARTS FESTIVAL WELLESLEY PARK ONE KING WEST HOTEL VARIOUS LOCATIONS DIRECT ENERGY CENTRE VARIOUS VENUES, STRATFORD MARKHAM CONV. CENTRE T.O. REFERENCE LIBRARY MAY 6–10 MAY 7–11 MAY 8–18 MAY 10–11 T.O. WING FESTIVAL 100 IN 1 DAY WORKSHOP ULTIMATE FOOD CHALLENGE DIGIFEST 2014 ANTIQUES ROADSHOW T.O. FLOWER MARKET DANIELS SPECTRUM MARS DISCOVERY DISTRICT CORUS QUAY CORUS QUAY CONSIGNOR CAN. FINE ART AMATO PLAZA 04 05 06 07 MAY08 8–10 09 10 MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH TERROIR HOSPITALITY SEXY T.O. SPEED DATERS FOREST OF READING FEST. WOLF OF WALL STREET TOUR HUMAN CANVAS PROJECT T.O. CIRCUS FESTIVAL CASA LOMA ARCADIAN COURT HOUSTON AVE. BAR & GRILL HARBOURFRONT CENTRE TORONTO CONGRESS CENTRE QLIX STUDIOZ HARBOURFRONT CENTRE MAY 17–19 BILL 166 PUBLIC HEARINGS BUTTERFLY WORKSHOP SOUND OF CHANGE MUSIC ARTFEST @ THE DISTILLERY QUEENS PARK KORTRIGHT CENTRE ADELAIDE HALL DISTILLERY DISTRICT MOTHER’S MAY 17–19 11 DAY 12 13 14 15 16 17 ELECTRIC ELEMENTS FEST. 21C MUSIC FESTIVAL T.O. LGBT FILM FESTIVAL EXPOSURE SHOW WOOFSTOCK WASAGA BEACH THE ROYAL CONSERVATORY TIFF BELL LIGHTBOX INTERNATIONAL CENTRE WOODBINE PARK MAY 21–25 MAY 22–JUN 1 MAY 23–25 MAY 24–25 SOCIAL MEDIA ADVANCE SMARTPHONE FILM FESTIVAL BARRIE WATERFRONT FEST. DOORS OPEN (TORONTO) CENTRE 4 SOCIAL INNOVATION SCOTIABANK THEATRE CENTENNIAL PARK VARIOUS LOCATIONS VICTORIA MAY 23–25 MAY 24–25 18 19 DAY 20 21 22 23 24 T.O. JEWISH LITERARY FEST. STREET DANCE WORKSHOP EASY RAW FOOD @ HOME T.O. FESTIVAL OF CLOWNS WOMAN 2 WOMAN LUNCH SING! T.O. VOCAL ARTS FEST. RUNG-ASIAN HERITAGE FEST. VARIOUS LOCATIONS YORK UNIVERSITY MARNI WASSERMAN FOOD PIA BOUMAN STUDIO THEATRE T.O. BOTANICAL GARDEN DISTILLERY DISTRICT THE ROM MAY 25–JUN 1 MAY 26–30 MAY 27–JUN 17 MAY 28–JUN 1 MAY 30–JUN 1 E-MAIL MARKETING DESIFEST 25 26 CENTRE27 4 SOCIAL INNOVATION 28 29 30 31YONGE & DUNDAS SQUARE fo’kkat-cha ba’reh-zeh 799

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Mother - Daughter GIFTS FOR MOTHER’S DAY

Little girls count on their mothers for care and safety, question their mothers throughout their teens, sift out her knowledge as they come of age — and then somehow overnight, it can strike like a bolt of lightning. There it is, as it’s always been, our mother’s unconditional love from the second we were born.

ppreciation may take a while to grow, but when it does, mothers and daughters often becomeA best friends as they laugh, listen, learn, and lean on each other equally. As adults, Mother’s Day is one more opportunity to strengthen those ties, to spoil her with surprises, and to give symbols of the unconditional love we feel for her as well. Canadian lifestyle expert Janette Ewen offers these tips for personal- ized gifts between adult mothers and daughters: Tap a special interest. You may have a few shared pursuits with your mother, but which one is tops for her? Is it music, cooking, perhaps horse- Honour your bond with a earrings. The collection can be back riding? Her favourite pastime keepsake. Start a bracelet that can explored at Pandora.net. can be the base for a gift, or for a day be filled with special charms for Take part in her fitness and out together. Indeed, if it’s something years to come. Celebrating moments health. If you have shared health and you also did together when you were is the specialty of leading jewelry wellness goals, buy her new runners younger, now it may have much more brand, Pandora, and this year their and some attractive new work-out meaning. Mother’s Day collection (with clothes. Plan a weekly walk together, Give her a gift card — and go delicate roses, tiny bows, symbolic a game of tennis, yoga, swimming, shopping. Select a store that is cer- hearts and filigree lace) is especially or aerobic classes at your gym. Make tain to put a sparkle in her eye and eye-catching as it goes hand-in-hand fitness fun year-round by sharing arrange a day to take her there. The with the pretty pastels of spring. On any tips you both find for your body, allure of a gift card is the fun of find- future occasions, you can solve any mind, and soul. ing something fabulous on someone gift-giving dilemma with a matching — www.newscanada.com else’s dime. statement ring, pendant, clip, or

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ach year we welcome the W5/APA siding; another 49 are currently before the courts.” report,” stated OMVIC Director of Curbsiders usually pose as private sellers “ Communications, Terry O’Keefe. “A and advertise in the private classifieds of online lightE shone on the deceptive practices of curb- marketplaces; they also commonly sell from auto siders and questionable representations of some repair facilities. Consumers who purchase from registered dealers, is a good disinfectant; and just curbsiders are deemed to have conducted private as importantly, it helps educate consumers. Better transactions and therefore aren’t protected by OM- informed consumers are key to stemming these VIC, Ontario’s consumer protection laws, or the problems.” Motor Vehicle Dealers Compensation Fund. Those protections are only available to consumers who CURBSIDERS buy from OMVIC-Registered Dealers. W5/APA visited five supposed “private sellers”, all of whom appeared to be curbsiders; each allegedly UNDERSTANDING ALL-IN misrepresented themselves and the vehicles they PRICE ADVERTISING All-in pricing... offered for sale. According to the report, all vehicles In Ontario, if a dealer advertises a price for a for sale by curbsiders were previous write-offs or vehicle, the price must include ALL fees and it’s the law had been involved in significant collisions. These charges the dealer intends to collect including: facts were not disclosed (or not disclosed fully) to • Freight the APA’s undercover shoppers. Further, many of • PDI-PDE (pre-delivery inspection/expense) the repairs were of dubious quality and the road- • Administration (Admin) fee(s) worthiness of the vehicles was questionable. • Government levies (air tax, etc.) “For nearly two decades OMVIC has warned • OMVIC fee ($5) consumers about the very real dangers posed by • S afety and e-test (unless the ad contains the these unscrupulous sellers and has dedicated mandatory “Unfit Vehicle” or “As-Is” statement) significant resources to investigating and prosecut- • N ote: HST and licensing do not have to be ing them,” said O’Keefe. “In the past two and a half included in the price if the ad clearly indicates years alone OMVIC has prosecuted and convicted they are not included. more than 130 individuals and businesses for curb- Further, if a dealer intends to charge for

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products or services they have pre-installed on a Licence Appeal Tribunal Hearings (LAT — for pro- vehicle, those costs MUST also be included in the posals to revoke a dealer or salesperson’s licence).” advertised price. Examples include: OMVIC also employs a team of complaint • Nitrogen/tire protection package handlers to assist consumers who may have a dis- • Warranties pute with an OMVIC-Registered Dealer. Last year • S ecurity or theft deterrent products/services this team negotiated the return of over 1.1 million (etching, etc.) dollars to consumers. • Fuel While OMVIC’s role is to provide consumer “Should a dealer try to charge fees in excess protection and enforce the law, it’s just as vital that of the advertised price, walk away!” exclaimed consumers know their rights. In those infrequent O’Keefe. “That dealer doesn’t deserve your busi- instances that a dealer does not live up to the stan- ness; shop elsewhere and report them to OMVIC.” dards demanded of them, an educated consumer is the best line of defence. CONSUMER PROTECTION OMVIC takes its role as Regulator very seriously. For a list of dealers charged in the recent “We have 15 dedicated Investigators and 13 Inspec- investigations, to review all dealer discipline tors province-wide. We have two full-time Prose- decisions (for breaches of the Code of Ethics), or to cutors and five Lawyers who prosecute Provincial learn more about vehicle-buying rights in Ontario, Offences Act charges or who conduct Discipline visit omvic.on.ca. Hearings (for breaches of the Code of Ethics) and

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Rob Facts with Hal Johnson Serving size 1 bowl (2 Weetabix biscuits) BODY BREAK & Joanne McLeod % Daily Energy MASTER YOUR METABOLISM Early Alarms 85% etabolism is a buzz word and strength/resistance exercises. sure that you are not consuming Kittens & Trees 50% when it comes to weight Think of your muscles as the engine excess calories. Also your body Healthy Eating 95% loss. that burns the calories you eat and is not designed to process large M Metabolism is the process by drink. You want them working at amounts of food at once, and when Calendar Jokes 20% which your body converts what peak efficiency. you overeat, your metabolism slows you eat and drink into energy. Even Walk, jog or cycle at least 30 down. Try to eat smaller meals when you’re at rest your body needs minutes each day to start and spread throughout the day as well /WeetabixNA energy for all its basic functions increase the time when you can or as foods higher in protein which such as your breathing, circulation increase the intensity by doing a require more energy to break them of your blood, regulating your route with some hills. The key is down. However, if you wait too long hormone levels and growing and to do activity that elevates your to eat, your metabolism will slow repairing cells. This is known as heart rate and the more you do, down, believing that food is scarce your basal metabolic rate and is the greater the benefits. But even and that energy must be conserved. determined by your sex, age, and extra movement helps burn calories Staying adequately hydrated can body size and composition. The like taking the stairs, not using also keep your metabolism at a number of calories your body uses the drive-thru to get your morning consistently higher level. stays fairly consistent and accounts coffee or tea, and housework. It just comes down to physical for approximately 60 to 75 percent Strength/resistance exercises activity and your eating habits of the calories you burn every day. help to counteract muscle loss to improve your metabolism. Besides your basal metabolic related to aging and is important But if you’re worried about your rate, your body’s energy require- to weight loss since muscle tissue metabolism, talk to your doctor. ment to process food accounts for burns more calories than fat tissue about 10 percent of the calories does whether you are active or Until Next Time, Keep Fit & Have used each day and stays relatively resting (therefore, improving your Fun. steady. It’s your physical activity metabolism). You don’t need to make that uses up the rest of the calories a big deal out of it. A simple routine Hal & Joanne your body burns each day. at home to start can garter results — When it comes to weight push ups, lunges and planks. gain, we often blame it on a slow In addition to physical activity, metabolism. While it is true that what and how much you eat and many factors concerning your drink have a big effect. Keep metabolism can’t be changed, there track of your daily caloric are some things you can do. intake utilizing any one of Why is it some people seem to enjoy an endless amount of energy? Maybe it’s how they start The most effective way to the free programs offered their day. With Weetabix, you can enjoy knowing your day starts with a wholesome source maximize your metabolism is on the internet. It is the of feel good energy. Try it tomorrow and see for yourself how great your day can feel. through consistent exercise, par- only way to know for ticularly aerobic/cardio exercise ✓ 67% of daily whole grain needs* ✓ High Fibre ✓ Only 2g of sugar* * per serving

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BE MINDFUL EAT BREAKFAST pumpkin, nuts and banana, or a OF HUNGER Start the day with the right fuel poached egg with whole grain We tend to let ourselves get to avoid desperate binges on toast and peanut butter. super hungry, and then binge on high calorie, unsatisfying conve- everything and anything we see. nience foods like pastries or ba- STASH SNACKS To make healthier choices rather gels. Instead, opt for a breakfast To avoid overeating at meals, than frantic ones, be mindful with a combo of protein, fibre always keep snacks on hand with to your hunger and satiety, and and healthy fat that will keep you around 200 calories and that always stay between ¼ and ¾ of full until your next meal or snack. same combo of fibre, protein and the way full. Try Steel-Cut Oats with canned fat we talked about. My go-tos

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ABBEY SHARP is a Registered Dietitian (RD), an avid food and recipe writer and blogger, a passionate home chef, a food event hostess and the founder of Abbey’s Kitchen food media brand. Abbey has a BASc. in Nutrition and Food, holds a license to practice dietetics in Ontario and has had ample formal and informal culinary training. Balancing the ideological demands of are an ounce of almonds (23 if buys of unnecessary high calorie being a foodie and dietitian, your counting), or hummus with snacks at the store. Abbey understands that veggies. But even healthy snacks food represents so much can lose their smart-snack-stamp CONTROL more than nutrients, when they’re mindlessly eaten PORTIONS numbers, calories, and straight out of the fridge, box or To downsize without even portions. It can symbolize bag. Always transfer your portion noticing, swap your big dinner culture, family, love, identity, to a plate, bowl or baggie so you sets with smaller ones. A healthy and sensuality at its peak. can control exactly how much portion of pasta on a 10” plate With its role in such a you eat. looks satisfying, but you may be variety of delicious domains, tempted to top it up if served on Abbey believes that a PLAN MEALS a 13” plate. Don’t let your eyes pleasurable relationship with When 5 PM rolls along and you fool your stomach! food is inherently essential don’t have a dinner plan, it’s easy for good health. She also to just call in a pizza. On your day Easy peasy, right? No dieting, no believes that healthy food off, plan your weekly meals with a deprivation, just a quick five step doesn’t have to be bland categorized grocery list. This not Spring Clean to help you shake and boring – with the right only saves you from spending the winter routine and enjoy the touch, it can be satisfying, calories and cash on take out, but sassy side of Spring. flavourful and sexy. it also helps curb those impulse RECIPES For dozens of delicious and easy recipes from some of Canada’s top brands & chefs, visit our recipe page www.onthego.to/recipes

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KAMUT STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE

SHORTCAKE INGREDIENTS • 2 cups Kamut flour • ½ cup sugar • 4 tsp baking powder • ½ tsp salt • 1 cup cold butter • 1 egg • 1 cup milk

DIRECTIONS Combine Kamut flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl, then cut in cold butter with a pastry cutter until crumbly. Whisk together the milk with the egg. Make a well in the centre of the flour mixture and pour in milk mixture; mix with a fork until just combined. Quickly knead the dough with hands, about 5 seconds. Place in a cake pan or form a cake on a cookie sheet. Bake in a 425˚F oven for 15 minutes or until tooth pick inserted comes out clean. Serve while warm, top with butter, whipped cream and glazed strawberries (recipe below).

GLAZED STRAWBERRIES • 1 package strawberries, sliced • 1 Tbsp sugar Combine strawberries with sugar, let sit until strawberries release juice and sugar has dissolved. KAMUT® Khorasan Wheat FOR MORE GREAT RECIPES LIKE THIS, Produced with passion & fairness VISIT ONTHEGO.TO AND SEARCH KAMUT for the health of future generations.

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Ontario soybeans Farmers in Ontario will begin planting full-season varieties of soybeans May, or when weather conditions are adequate. The land needs to be free from snow, pooling water,and relatively dry so heavy tractors and planters do not compact the soil. Generally, when the soil temperature is 14-16°C at noon at a depth of 2.5-5cm, the soil conditions are suitable for planting and there is a low risk of frost after emergence. These conditions will be met in most areas of the province between May 10th and May 31st.

Soybeans usually take between 95 to 105 days to grow from seed to maturity. The mature standing soybean crop is harvested with a grain combine in the fall, usually in October or November. The majority of soybeans grown in Canada are grown in Ontario, around 80%. The balance is grown mainly in Quebec and Manitoba. Although soybean production takes place throughout Ontario, in a wide variety of soil types, the bulk of the crop comes from the southern portion of the province. Of the 2.5 million acres of soybeans planted across Ontario in 2012, 1.4 million acres were harvested in southern Ontario.

Ontario soybeans can be found at your local grocery store, in products such as soy beverages and tofu. Tofu, also known as soybean curd, comes in a variety of textures, from soft to extra firm. Soft tofu is suitable for dips and creamed soups. You can also find flavoured tofu products, such as mango or vanilla, which are great for deserts and smoothies. Firm tofu is dense, solid, and maintains its shape. It can be sliced or cubed for use in stews or crumbled to replace ground meat. It is also great for grilling on the BBQ and will absorb the flavours of the foods it is cooked with. Firm tofu used in the BBQ sandwich recipe on the next page is a great way to add a meatless option to your next backyard event. The tofu will take on the flavours of your BBQ sauce and provide your guests with the protein they need to be energized for the rest of the day! www.gfo.ca OTG | RECIPES

BBQ TOFU SANDWICH INGREDIENTS • ¼ cup thinly sliced onion • 14-ounce package extra-firm or firm water-packed tofu, drained • ⅛ tsp salt • 1 Tbsp canola oil • ½ cup prepared barbecue sauce • 1 ½ cups coleslaw mix (see Note) or finely shredded cabbage • 2 Tbsp low-fat mayonnaise • 2 tsp red-wine vinegar • ¼ tsp garlic powder • Freshly ground pepper to taste • 4 whole-wheat hamburger buns, toasted • 4 dill pickle sandwich slices

DIRECTIONS 1. Place onion in a small bowl, cover with cold water and set aside. Stand tofu on its long narrow side. Cut lengthwise into 4 rectangular slabs, each about ½-inch thick, and pat dry. Sprinkle with salt. 2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the tofu slabs (depending on the size of your pan — the tofu may slope up the sides a little). Cook until browned on both sides, about 4 minutes per side. Reduce heat to low. Add barbecue sauce and carefully turn the tofu to coat with the sauce. Cover and cook for 3 minutes more. 3. Meanwhile, combine coleslaw (or cabbage), mayonnaise, vinegar, garlic powder and pepper in a medium bowl. Drain the onion. 4. To assemble sandwiches, place about ⅓ cup of the coleslaw (or cabbage) mixture on each bun and top with a tofu slab, a pickle slice and a few onion slices. Spread any sauce remaining in the pan on the top buns.

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JERK PORK CHOPS INGREDIENTS • 6 Ontario centre-cut pork chops, boneless, about 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick • 1½ tsp (7 mL) ground allspice • ½ tsp (2 mL) salt • 1 tsp (5 mL) EACH — dried thyme, ground coriander, cinnamon, nutmeg, garlic powder • ¼ tsp (1 mL) cayenne pepper • 2 Tbsp (30 mL) vegetable oil

DIRECTIONS 1. Trim off any visible fat from pork chops. In a small bowl, combine all seasonings and oil; mix to blend. Spread paste mixture on both sides of each pork chop. Place chops in a sealable plastic bag, or baking dish and cover. Chill for 3 hours or overnight in refrigerator. 2. Preheat barbecue on high for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Grill chops for 5-6 minutes per side until they are browned and internal temperature is 160°F (70°C). 3. Serve with colourful sweet potatoes and fresh green beans.

(Recipe adapted from National Pork Board)

FOR MORE GREAT RECIPES LIKE THIS, VISIT ONTHEGO.TO AND SEARCH ONTARIO PORK Pork loin chops and Pork ribs remain backyard BBQ favourites. But don’t forget about Pork cubes for skewers and kabobs, ground Pork NOW GET YOUR GRILL ON WITH ONTARIO PORK for a change from your usual burger, or Pork It’s summer time and your barbecue beckons. Grilling is a perfect low fat cooking method. Excess fat melts and drains away during the cooking process, leaving the meat lean and succulent. Ontario pork is a healthy and delicious tenderloins for a quick, lean meal. Pork roasts protein that can help to maintain an optimum body weight while satisfying hungry appetites. Nutrient rich Ontario are great on the BBQ too! pork cuts such as tenderloin, roasts and chops are low in fat and will be sure to have you looking trim this season! FAT FIGHTING GRILLING TIPS • Spice it up by using marinades. • Portion control. 75g of pork Marinades are great because they counts as one serving of meat in • T rim the fat on the meat. Cut off add flavour, tenderize meat and keep Canada’s Food guide which calls for any visible, solid fat from the pork it moist while cooking. Choose low- individuals to eat 1-3 servings from cut you are using. fat marinades, such as mixtures of this group every day. Visit ontariopork.com/recipes herbs, spices, wine, or lemon juice. for more delicious pork recipes and great grilling tips.

54 www.onthego.to Pork loin chops and Pork ribs remain backyard BBQ favourites. But don’t forget about Pork cubes for skewers and kabobs, ground Pork for a change from your usual burger, or Pork tenderloins for a quick, lean meal. Pork roasts are great on the BBQ too!

Visit ontariopork.com/recipes for more delicious pork recipes and great grilling tips. Mediterranean Quinoa and Turkey Salad - Gluten Free Serves 6

Ingredients 4 slices Piller’s Simply Free™ Roasted Turkey Breast, diced 2 cups vegetable stock 1 cup quinoa ½ cup red bell pepper, diced ½ cup green bell pepper, diced ½ cup English cucumber, skin on, diced ¼ cup green onion, chopped ¼ cup black olives, sliced ¼ cup red onion, diced ½ cup light feta cheese, crumbled 1∕³ cup fresh basil, chopped

Dressing ¼ cup fresh lemon juice ½ tsp. grated lemon zest 2 Tbsp. olive oil Recipe created by Rose Reisman 1 tsp. garlic, minced 1 tsp. dried basil ½ tsp. dried oregano Pinch freshly ground black pepper

Instructions Bring the stock to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in the quinoa. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and cook for 15 minutes, or until the liquid has been absorbed. Transfer to a large serving bowl and set aside to cool. Add the red and green pepper, cucumber, green onion, olives, red onion, feta cheese and turkey to the cooled quinoa. Whisk the lemon zest and juice, oil, garlic, dried basil, oregano and pepper in a small bowl. Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss to coat well. Garnish with fresh basil.

facebook.com/pillersfine.foods Made from the heart. @Pillers1957 And good for it too. You’re always looking for new ideas for a healthy meal your family will enjoy. Tonight, serve them Piller’s Simply Free™ Roasted Turkey Breast. It’s free of gluten and all major food allergens*. They’ll love the taste, you’ll love the compliments.

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OTG | TONY’S WINE PICKS Tony Aspler’s Wine Picks Happy Mothers Day! In celebration of the lovely ladies in our families, I’ve put together a list of my favourite Pink wines from Ontario and beyond.

Henry of Pelham Cuvée Catharine Rosé Brut (Ontario) The ideal sparkling wine to toast Mom on Mothers Day. Pink with an orange tint in colour; crisply dry and elegant with a sour cherry flavour and a lingering finish.Food match: seafood salad. $29.95 • Vintages #217505

iscoveries Cono Sur Bicicleta Pinot Noir Rosé 2013 (Chile) Salmon pink in colour with a bluish tint; minerally, red berry nose with a floral top note; medium-bodied with a touch of sweetness in mid palate; fruit and easy drinking. Food match: baked ham. $9.95 • LCBO # 318014 Great Wine Great Wine D

TONY ASPLER has been writing about wine for over Union Wines Rosé 2013 (Ontario) 30 years. His latest book is A blend of Merlot, Gamay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet. Coral pink in colour “Tony Aspler’s Cellar Book.” with a nose of candied raspberry; medium-bodied and dry with flavours of Get more of his recommenda- watermelon and cranberry finishing with citrus acidity.Food match: cold tions at www.tonyaspler.com cuts. $13.95 • LCBO #275685

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Pink House Wine Co. Malivoire Lady Bug Rosé Fresita (Chile) Chardonnay Merlot 2013 (Ontario) This fruit-flavoured wine with 2013 (Ontario) Consistently one of the best 8% alcohol is strawberry-based. With those two grape varieties rosés made in Ontario. Deep Neon red in colour, it has a it’s a rosé blend. Salmon pink salmon colour with a nose of sweetish grapey-strawberry in colour, it has a nose of red cherries and pink grapefruit; flavour that fizzes on the tongue. apples and an evident note of medium-bodied, dry with a Easy drinking and fun. sweetness; it’s nicely balanced lovely mouth feel. Food match: aperitif wine. with a candied raspberry flavour Food match: goat cheese. $4.85 • 200mL • LCBO # 138388 and good length. $15.95 • Vintages #559088 Food match: charcuterie. $12.95 • Vintages #324558

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My Kind of Beer with Chris Goddard Twitter: @Chris__Goddard (2 underscores) • Email: The Glory of Craft Brew [email protected]. As a beer writer and importer of craft beer, my job is pretty sweet. There are many days that my wife looks at me incredulously and says, “are you actually working or just having fun?” Sure there are times when I want to pull my hair out — every job has its challenges — but those days are few and far between and always end with a pint to help bring everything into perspective.

couple of weeks back I attended my first Craft the US. At over 9% ABV it packs a punch but goes down Brewers’ Conference put on by the Brewer’s very smooth. They also make an Oak-Aged, Espresso Association. The conference rotates to different Oak-Aged and Chocolate Oak-Aged Yeti which are all A“beer” cities around the US and this year it was held a amazing. Their Rye Lager, Hoss, was also on my fav. list mile above sea-level in Denver, Colorado. It’s the who’s from the trip. who of US craft beer with a healthy number of Canadian breweries making the trek, and a handful of folks from FAT TIRE (New Belgium Brewing) overseas. Sitting in a room of 9,000 people listening to Since I biked around Denver on a cruiser I have to a State of the Union speech on how craft beer grew in include Fat Tire. One of Colorado’s best known breweries the US last year was very inspiring, and to hear that they and one of the largest in the US, their amber ale is the are on target to meet their goal of being 20% of the beer type of beer that you can build an empire on. Accessible, market by 2020 brings a tear to this beer lover’s eye. easy drinking and with enough character that you won’t Predictably, there was beer around every corner at the get bored of it. convention and expo. Every time you turned around there was someone reaching their hand out to pass you a beer. I SUPPLICATION (Russian River Brewing Company) didn’t like all of the beers I tried — heck, I probably barely Not a brewery from Colorado but probably one of my liked half the beers I tried and I like to think I’m pretty favourite beers from the trip. It’s not going to be for open minded; but I wouldn’t give back one sip of beer. everyone since it’s a sour brown ale that has been aged There were a couple of real stand-out beers that I would for 12 months in Pinot Noir barrels with sour cherries but (and did) ask for more. if you are looking to expand your horizons, sour beers are going to do that and Supplication is a great place to start. Here’s a little list of beers to seek out when you are Stateside: One of the best ways to get a feel of a city and its culture is through their breweries and Denver was no exception. YETI (Great Divide Brewing Company) Next time you head anywhere, find the brewery first and Great Divide is one of Denver’s best breweries and is then plan the rest of your day. a must-see if you head there. Yeti is an imperial stout that continually gets top honours on beer lists around Fire me off a tweet for more beer recommendations!

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K OTG | GETAWAYS Active Living in Elgin County Being physically active is an important part of a balanced lifestyle. It is important not only for your physical and mental well-being, but also to help you lead a long and rewarding life. It is easy to enjoy an active lifestyle in Elgin County. With an abundance of recreational activities and high quality recreational facilities including: swimming pools, fitness centres, community complexes and arenas, Elgin is the ideal place to stay fit while having fun.

afe towns and villages, 120 Ride along the Lake Erie shoreline, for wind surfing and kite boarding km of scenic shoreline and through rolling hills, lush forests and adventures. hundreds of kilometres of picturesque countryside. The area If tranquil waters are more your Strails along lush Carolinian forest boasts hundreds of kilometres of style, paddling your way around paths are the ideal locations for low-traffic country roads and paths Springwater, Dalewood and Lake running and hiking enthusiasts alike. that are perfect for short rides or Whittaker conservation areas or up Elgin County trails wind through the longer day trips. In addition, Elgin the Big Otter Creek in your canoe countryside connecting to the Trans County has recently become part or kayak are perfect ways to spend a Canada Trail, the longest recreational of the Waterfront Trail, a signed spring or summer afternoon. trail in the world. Whether you are a cycling route that travels through 27 Trade in the hustle and bustle of beginner or an expert, Elgin County’s waterfront communities in Ontario. city life for the fresh air, open roads vibrant running community has an The sandy beaches and warm, and sun-dappled forest pathways of event for you! shallow waters of Lake Erie are Elgin County. Learn how you can start If you prefer to get around on perfect for recreational swimming your active lifestyle in Elgin County at two wheels, routes through Elgin and other water-based activities. The www.progressivebynature.com/ County provide some of the best temperate breezes that blow in off the lifestyle. terrain for cycling in North America. lake provide the perfect conditions

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Stop, turn County’s most intriguing and begins 160 years ago as the off your vehicle, roll down the charming historical sites. This Doors Open Explore & Enjoy birthplace of North America’s window and listen to the jerker year’s Doors Open will celebrate the Hidden Places & Spaces oil industry. Men of the line system as it still operates our community’s centennial Lambton County of Our County June 21 & 22, 2014 Aamjiwnanng First Nation first today. Those who crave more Oil accomplishments, including found the sticky crude in the Heritage are encouraged to visit the incorporation of the City of call or click for your FREE travel guide and map black gum beds near today’s Oil the Oil Museum of Canada in Sarnia in 1914. Each site holds also available at southwestern ontario visitor centres Springs and the early settlers of Oil Springs. a piece of Lambton’s past and a New France saw it seeping from Today, Lambton County is part of its future. 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