Janice Quirt
Janice Quirt is a freelance writer who lives in Orangeville.
Falling for Ketchum House
Sep 18, 2020Bill Dandie is the enthusiastic new owner of this off-the-grid Hockley Valley home, which was built in 1998 by Anthony and Mary Ketchum.
Food + Drink Summer 2020
Jun 25, 2020Summer’s new normal: Shopping shifts, beer pie – and the rise of the takeout menu.
Safe Haven in a Log Cabin
Jun 25, 2020A family finds both continuity with the past and dreams fulfilled in a historic log house in Caledon.
Microgreens Go Macro
Mar 24, 2020How 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, 2020Diets high in plant foods like microgreens have been shown to reduce certain heart disease markers.
Food + Drink Spring 2020
Mar 24, 2020Spring’s seductions: Sweet treats, bounteous brunches, and Easter feasts.
Making Magic at Home
Mar 24, 2020A couple spruces up an Erin house, creating a dreamy space for their two daughters to grow up in.
Brine Dining with Sauerkraut
Nov 22, 2019Sauerkraut, kefir, kimchi and other tangy fermented foods have gone from traditional to trendy.
Local Buys: Winter 2019
Nov 22, 2019Shop local for cozy woolens, gifts that sparkle and DIY stamps.
Food + Drink Winter 2019
Nov 22, 2019Winter’s savoury side: mobile sushi, chic tipples and go-to gourmet gifts.
An Ode to the Tiny House
Sep 16, 2019The 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, 2019Learn how to take great photos, green your thumb and learn Spanish!