Here are some of the common ingredients that make sushi so delicious: Rice You can have sushi without raw fish but you cannot have sushi without rice! The Japanese use short grained rice in its sweetest and stickiest form. When cooked with vinegar, salt and sugar it becomes the main ingredient of sushi known as sumeshi, sushi meshi or … [Read more...]
Driving safely in winter is all about preparation. To stay safe you need to adapt your driving style to unfavourable conditions and take extra measures like keeping your roadside safety kit well stocked. The biggest step toward safety you can make is to ensure your vehicle is in good shape. If your car is going to make it through another long … [Read more...]
With the hustle and bustle of daily life and the craziness of the summertime coming to a close, fall is a time to take a step back, regroup and do something for yourself before tackling your busy fall schedule. Couples especially often forget that they need to focus on themselves and each other. A great way to do both is a couple day at the spa. … [Read more...]
Salads are something that can be enjoyed on many levels. Whether as an appetizer, main course or side dish, salads come in all shapes and sizes. The most basic of salads is the “green” salad. Green salads consist of a lettuce base to which an assortment of ingredients is added. The Caesar has long been a popular contender, with its … [Read more...]
You know an exercise routine is working for you when it becomes a highly enjoyable habit. You grow accustomed to and come to rely on the benefits your workout provides and you don’t want to be without them even when you’re on vacation. So what’s a travelling yogi to do? Krisitna Sinicropi, owner of Bikram Yoga Richmond Hill, says there are … [Read more...]
Focusing on your vehicle’s cleanliness may seem superficial, but that extra attention to detail can be an added source of protection and savings. Besides looking good and turning heads, your vehicle will be better able to stand up to up to the rigours of winter, dust, debris and whatever else the world can throw at it. Winter offers up the … [Read more...]
There are various event venues in York Region. However, few have the amenities and character that are inherent to the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts. Whether you want to screen a film, present an art show, hold an auction, or even host a party, this stunning venue won’t disappoint you or your guests. There are several spaces … [Read more...]
Taking a gemstone from rough to cut and polished is detailed and intricate work, but the end result can be dazzling and spectacular. “When picking a gemstone, or piece of jewellery containing a gemstone, talk to your jeweller about the cut,” advises Silva, long time employee of Symphony Diamonds. “Each cut has its own unique character and a … [Read more...]
Tempura is a deep-fried delicacy that many people may not realize came to Japan via the Portuguese. The batter is much lighter than that used in many other cuisines. What makes the batter lighter is the combination of flour, eggs and ice cold water. Tempura is discernable from other deep fried foods as it has a much finer, delicate appearance. … [Read more...]
Alone in the car on the way to work, you begin to hear a funny rattling sound in the direction of the dashboard. It happens from time to time but not regularly enough to cause alarm; you file it away in the back of your mind as noteworthy, something to remember to mention the next time you get an oil change or tire rotation. Then, when it comes … [Read more...]