Of all the gardening I do, I think container gardening is my favourite. The fact that a plant can live in a container above ground means that life and beauty can be almost anywhere. They …more
The Norway maples were specifically chosen by our street planners because of their ability to thrive. These trees could take compacted soil, pollution, and produce a quick canopy for our streets. That must have seemed …more
Leaside has been fortunate to have in its history a series of events where each change of hands made a positive difference in embracing our rich nature. John Lea knew it with his farmland in …more
As I sit down to write this, I’ve just finished a wonderful Friday night dinner of delicious rainbow trout. It’s one of my favourite types of fish, which I picked up at De La Mer …more
“I did then what I knew how to do. Now that I know better, I do better.” — Maya Angelou Ah springtime! No other season stirs my imagination with such hope and anticipation. Each day …more
Noodles and rice with fragrant sauces, Chinese style…my ‘go to’ comfort foods. Must have something to do with my Chinese heritage. So imagine my excitement when the marquee, ‘Tao, northern Chinese cuisine’, went up at …more
A full-service restaurant inside a grocery store? This sounds like a match made in heaven, with myriad fresh and varied ingredients readily available for a menu. But grocery stores are not exactly known for being …more
Reviewed by ANGELA BURLEY and JOHN BECH-HANSEN What better way to be greeted upon entering Fukui Sushi on a brisk January evening than by the smiling faces of three sushi chefs? We’ve actually been coming …more
The weather has turned cold, and snow is already piling up on the roads and the sidewalks. It’s hard for me to remember that just a few weeks ago I was roaming the bustling …more
Patino fell in love with Leaside the moment he discovered it. “I arrived from Montreal two years ago to find a new adventure and get inspired,” the 27-year-old artist says. “I went around to a …more
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