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The Father’s Day Ribeye Revelation: Sous Vide to Sizzling Perfection

Written in collaboration with Gemini 2.5 Flash Father’s Day in Thunder Bay calls for something special, something that truly says “Thank you, Dad!” This year, I’m tackling a culinary adventure that promises melt-in-your-mouth tenderness and a crust that sings – perfectly sous-vided ribeye steaks finished on a screaming hot grill. Living in Northwestern Ontario, we…
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A Culinary Journey: Making Finnish Pancakes at Home

A Taste of History and Home: The Hoito and My Grandma Laura Growing up in Thunder Bay, Ontario, the Hoito Restaurant wasn’t just a place to eat; it was an institution, a piece of living history, and for me, a direct link to my Finnish heritage and the cherished memories of my Grandma Laura. The…
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Squashy Hodge Podgery: Veg_heavy in the Maritimes
Recently at a CIHR Café Scientifique in Halifax, I listened to two geriatricians, an epidemiologist, and the former mayor of Lunenberg share their perspectives on how to age well and strive for optimal health into your 8th, 9th, & 10th decades. In his talk, former mayor Lawrence Mawhinney spoke of the healthy centenarians he had met…