Life In Pleasantville
Food, Travel, Life
From the moment we arrived at Clevelands House in Muskoka I was humming Time of My Life. I couldn’t help it. Life needs a soundtrack, right? And this song is the perfect fit for Clevelands House. In case it’s not immediately obvious, it’s because Clevelands House reminds me of the family resort in Dirty Dancing …
by Ava Sampson Hello, today I will be talking about Clevelands House, which is a kid-friendly resort. Speaking of kid-friendly they have an AMAZING Kids Club from babies to teens, with so many activities that your kids will love so much! They will never want to leave. They will also love the floating water park …
This mango pineapple salsa is a fresh and zesty option for summer barbecues, parties, or anytime you want a light, healthy snack. It’s an easy way to add a tropical twist to your meals, pairing perfectly with jerk chicken, fish tacos, or just tortilla chips for dipping. I love the balance between the sweetness of …
I’ve been to Jamaica at least 15 times, and from my very first visit at 22 to my most recent trip (let’s just say I was older and wiser), one thing has remained constant, jerk chicken for lunch, every single day. Whether it’s from the resort’s jerk hut or a roadside stop at Scotchies, my …
Is there an American artist more iconic than Norman Rockwell? Did you know Norman Rockwell was from Massachusetts? Me either. What I do know is that, as a child, I spent countless hours staring at old Saturday Evening Posts that he was commissioned to paint. His work always resonated with me and spoke volumes about …
I can’t count how many times I’ve passed Kingston on the highway while heading to Toronto for some event. A hundred maybe? And every time I do I berate myself for not getting to know it better. This summer I made it a goal and with some help from Ontario Tourism we set up a …
By Theresa Albert, Toronto Nutritionist, www.myfriendinfood.com The health science community is abuzz with a thing called telomeres (tea-low-mere-z) that are in every cell in your body and are an indication of the aging process. The discovery of telomeres won the Nobel Prize in 2009 and now they can be tested. Do you want to know …
Some things just scream summer, and this drink is one of them. A Strawberry Mojito doesn’t belong in your winter cocktail rotation; it’s made for warm nights, fresh fruit, and that easygoing energy that only shows up when the temperature climbs and shoes become optional. I don’t know who needs to hear this, but some …
