Dilly sweet potato salad: Healthy twist on a picnic classic

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With picnic season now here, cold summer salads are a staple—especially potato salad. It’s simple, easy to transport and, generally speaking, it’s a crowd pleaser. But admit it: Sometimes the staples can get a little boring, so why not add a bit of a twist—and a nutrition boost—to your regular old potato salad with sweet potatoes. Continue reading

Oat bran raspberry muffins (for a slim-down snack!)

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As our own Jon Yaneff discovered this month in a food showdown, McDonald’s muffins actually ranked worse for your health than donuts from Dunkin’ Donuts. Neither is all that healthy for you, but if you’re like me, having a baked snack with your mid-morning coffee or tea is one of those enjoyable moments I look forward to each day. Continue reading

Call The Office perfect venue for The Sadies

February 2, 2011

A pair of slush-soaked socks and sneakers sat drying on a heater at Call the Office this past Friday as the comfortable and intimate venue hosted The Sadies, a Toronto-based psychedelic-alternative-country-ish band that since their 1998 formation have been known for having a fresh sound that continues to be difficult to define. Continue reading