• The Exotic Lavender Drops Scones

    The Exotic Lavender Drops Scones |

    Luscious, creamy, buttery. Decadent, delicious, divine. Momofuku Crack Pie, first thing in the morning, accompanied by a salty pistachio alcoholic milkshake. Best of all, it’s completely guilt free. Just like the chocolate cupcakes covered in dark fudge and bright sprinkles I just went through. Followed by a warm apple turnover covered with a golden crust and scoop of rapidly melting [...]

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  • Healing Magic of Meals

    Healing Magic of Meals |

    A refreshing raitha made using banana stem.  Banana stem or vaazhai thandu has a texture similar to celery, but the flavour is subtle and unique. Banana stem is considered healthy, and is widely used in South India as a remedy for weight loss and kidney stones, as well as an effective diuretic and laxative.

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  • The Perfect Relationship

    The Perfect Relationship |

    As a counsellor, I have often been asked by women, will I ever find Mr. Right and have the ideal relationship? And how can I get it?  They describe this ideal relationship as perfect, one in which there will be minimal conflicts, one that will make life so much better, and one that will solve many other problems.

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  • Daily Things Every Woman Can Do to be healthier

    Daily Things Every Woman Can Do to be healthier |

    Sometimes it can feel like it takes monumental effort to live healthfully. Not true! Case in point: Here are four little things you can start doing today that will have big health payoffs.

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  • Celebrate Baisakhi for free

    Celebrate Baisakhi for free |

    Baisakhi, the exuberant harvest festival heralds the return of Spring. It is a time for prayer, for song and dance, as families come together to celebrate. This year, Rogers is celebrating Baisakhi with free gifts for Digital TV customers.

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  • Investing Retirement Savings into RRSP

    Investing Retirement Savings into RRSP |

    If you’re a new Canadian citizen or resident, you undoubtedly came here with many goals and dreams for your future and the future of your children. You may also have given some thought to your retirement. But saving for a successful retirement can present financial challenges, especially if you have other financial priorities, like buying a new home or saving [...]

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  • The Mask

    The Mask |

    We only say goodbye in words, and we only die a hundred times. As our love goes back to him/her, we tend to go back to putting on ‘The Mask’. We tell ourselves that we love our love. But it’s not enough…

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  • Year in Photos 2009 <small><em>(part 1 of 3)</em></small>

    Year in Photos 2009 (part 1 of 3) |

    The year 2009 is now coming to a close, and it’s time to take a look back over the past 12 months through photographs. Historic elections were held in Iran, India and the United States, some wars wound down while others escalated, China turned 60…

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