WINNIPEG, MB. – A positive approach to life helps people with dementia and their family members to manage the inevitable changes that occur at different stages of the condition. A couple from Steinbach, Manitoba, takes that positivity to heart. Both Dorothy Poetker and her husband, Jake (who has Alzheimer’s disease), live one day at a…
TRAVEL – Mardi Gras: Revelry and Romance
WINNIPEG, MB. – In New Orleans, the city famous for its French Quarter and Bourbon Street, for Creole cuisine and for cool Dixieland jazz, one event surpasses them all – Mardi Gras! It’s a season of revelry and romance, of madness and music, of parades and parties, of comic costuming in the streets and grandiose…
Recipe – Louisiana seafood gumbo
WINNIPEG, MB. – The team at The Hub magazine love to travel the world, what they seem to love most is trying new dishes from the various places they visit. Today’s dish is from the Home of Mardi Gras, Louisiana. Louisiana seafood gumbo Prep Time: 1½ Hours Yields: 12 Servings Ingredients: 1 pound (35-count) shrimp,…
I Fasted For Three Days and This is What Happened
WINNIPEG, MB. – Fasting is a huge craze these days and if you look online you will see that there are many variations of it all over the internet. How do you know what the right one is or what one will work best for you? I have done a ton of research over the…
Hot Eats Winnipeg – Crème DeL’Essence Cafe and Bistro
WINNIPEG, MB. Have an open mind when you pull up in front of Crème DeL’Essence Café and Bistro and get ready to experience something unique. I was not expecting a restaurant of this calibre in the middle of an urban industrial park. Black-and-white photographs adorn the pitch black walls, but the room is astonishingly bright…
A South African Safari Should be on Every Bucket List
WINNIPEG, MB. – My husband and I escorted a South African safari trip in September. We were all very excited to visit one of the most beautiful and diverse countries on earth. It was a trip of a lifetime for us and my adventure-seeking clients. It began with a “Welcome to Cape Town” South African…
Keeping Your Pets Safe This Winter
WINNIPEG, MB. – As Manitobans, we pride ourselves on how we handle the tough winter season that mother nature throws at us each year. Snow and ice and cold, that’s nothing right? It’s important we remember to take extra steps to make sure our furry family members are comfortable and safe during the winter months.…
Recipe – Healthy on-the-go Power Crunch Bars
WINNIPEG, MB. – When you’re hungry and in a hurry, sticking to your new year’s resolution can get tricky. Plan ahead and beat your cravings with these power crunch snack bars, made with Orville Redenbacher Smart Pop microwaveable popcorn. The popcorn is 100 per cent whole grain, high in fibre and now made without any…
15 Unsung Heroes of Winnipeg and Manitoba
WINNIPEG, MB. – We introduce this feature to Manitoba Post and Lifestyles 55 as a way of saying thank you to the remarkable men and women of our city and province who work hard and quietly in many endeavours, for which they never get thanked or acknowledged. Some of our candidates are in the news…
New Year’s Resolutions for a Healthier 2018
WINNIPEG, MB. – The holiday season often comes with an over-indulgence of food and drink. Many people seek wellness advice after the holidays, as the arrival of a new year can provide a great opportunity to reset and establish better health habits. Some of the most common questions I hear after the holidays are about…