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By rebecca, May 28, 2009 2:50 pm

We piled into the car last Saturday afternoon and drove toward the lake. We then drove right on past the beaches and boardwalks and picnic areas and pulled into a massive parking lot. To the outside observer it would seem that we were visiting the set of a post-apocalyptic movie, all concrete and aging white domes sprawled out along 96 acres of industrial harbour. But we are old school Toronto people and knew this was Ontario Place, “an internationally acclaimed cultural, leisure and entertainment parkland.” We’d been coming here looking for summer-time fun every now and again over the years and were about to visit for the first time as a young family. And, well, it was some sort of media day and Ed had scored us free passes. Continue reading 'Ontario Place, Fun Time For Young Families'»

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By rebecca, May 21, 2009 10:05 am

My mother-in-law really loves a picnic. She is an extreme picnic-er. I’m talking multi-course gourmet meals: smoked salmon, shrimp, scallops, lobster, a selection of cheeses and artisan bread as appetizers; a mixed grill or even prime rib for a main with baked potatoes and several vegetable sides; and finish it with a selection of fresh fruit and homemade pie. I know, yum. But it’s not easy. (It’s not even always fun … shh … don’t tell Donna.) There’s carting everything to the picnic site, for one. Then there’s the elaborate set-up and tear-down. There will inevitably be bugs or wind or rain or rabid dogs or any combination thereof. One thing’s for sure, though. You will never forget those meals. Continue reading 'What’s For Dinner? Make It A Picnic!'»