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Janice Quirt

Janice Quirt is a freelance writer who lives in Orangeville.

Local Buys: Autumn 2020

Sep 18, 2020

What we’re shopping for this autumn in Headwaters.

Falling for Ketchum House

Sep 18, 2020

Bill Dandie is the enthusiastic new owner of this off-the-grid Hockley Valley home, which was built in 1998 by Anthony and Mary Ketchum.

Field Notes for Summer 2020

Jun 25, 2020

What to buy, watch, grow this summer.

Food + Drink Summer 2020

Jun 25, 2020

Summer’s new normal: Shopping shifts, beer pie – and the rise of the takeout menu.

Local Buys: Summer 2020

Jun 25, 2020

What we’re shopping for this summer in Headwaters.

Safe Haven in a Log Cabin

Jun 25, 2020

A family finds both continuity with the past and dreams fulfilled in a historic log house in Caledon.

Microgreens Go Macro

Mar 24, 2020

How local growers are tapping a surging demand for the tiny, tasty stems that pack a nutritional punch.

Sesame Maple Brussels Sprouts with Microgreens

Mar 24, 2020

Diets high in plant foods like microgreens have been shown to reduce certain heart disease markers.

Field Notes for Spring 2020

Mar 24, 2020

What to see, hike, write this spring.

Food + Drink Spring 2020

Mar 24, 2020

Spring’s seductions: Sweet treats, bounteous brunches, and Easter feasts.

Local Buys: Spring 2020

Mar 24, 2020

What we’re shopping for this spring in Headwaters.

Making Magic at Home

Mar 24, 2020

A couple spruces up an Erin house, creating a dreamy space for their two daughters to grow up in.

Brine Dining with Sauerkraut

Nov 22, 2019

Sauerkraut, kefir, kimchi and other tangy fermented foods have gone from traditional to trendy.

Field Notes for Winter 2019

Nov 22, 2019

What to see, do, try this winter.

Local Buys: Winter 2019

Nov 22, 2019

Shop local for cozy woolens, gifts that sparkle and DIY stamps.

Food + Drink Winter 2019

Nov 22, 2019

Winter’s savoury side: mobile sushi, chic tipples and go-to gourmet gifts.

An Ode to the Tiny House

Sep 16, 2019

The idea of living small is undeniably alluring. Some folks in these hills are doing more than flirt with the romantic fantasy.

Field Notes for Autumn 2019

Sep 16, 2019

Learn how to take great photos, green your thumb and learn Spanish!