The Beachconers Microcreamery: So good you’ll even crave it during a snow storm!

 ABOVE: Clea Lipsett, owner of The Beachconers Microcreamery and Britannia Coffeehouse. The Beachconers Microcreamery has been serving up ice cream that is so tasty you may never go to a DQ again. The cute little shop is part of Britannia Coffeehouse, a chic yet rustic café that serves up everyday café regulars like

Best of Ottawa 2020: Ice Cream

 ?After over 20-years writing about life in Ottawa, we think we have a pretty good idea of the best of what this city has to offer. In this weekly series, we share our picks with you — our top hotels, live music venues, local brews, bands and more. Check, share and discuss

Ice cream company brings the traditions of Damascus to Ottawa

 Above: Cousins Ruba and Weam started Adas Bekdash, a company making Syrian-style ice cream. Foods vary by culture but there are many that share similar qualities and flavours despite a large cultural difference. All over the world, there are many different styles and forms of ice cream. In Syria, Bakdash

Sundae School is in Session

 It’s that time of year again and Ottawa Life can’t wait to get back to school - Sundae School that is. Though it’s nearing the end of the summer season, we’re still in denial that the lazy days of summer are numbered. What better place to indulge our fantasy than

The Best Restaurants in Ottawa

 A dish by Tomo. Photo by Lakyn Marie Felix Photography.  We all know that Ottawans are attracted to great food, and luckily for us, it seems like great food is drawn to us as well. This city is loaded with fantastic places to grab a snack on the go or

You are what you eat: Processed food additives linked to obesity, gut inflammation and food addictions

 Processed food can remain longer on shop shelves, but what does that spell for our digestion? In a new research paper published in the journal Nature, scientists from Georgia State University examined how food additive emulsifiers affect the digestive health of mice. Emulsifiers are added to most processed foods to prolong shelf

Five of the Most Innovative Engagement Shoot Ideas

 Getting engaged is a very important step in a couple’s relationship. Usually, the engagement period gives a couple time to plan their future together, iron out any major disagreements and discuss dreams and hopes. It offers them a chance to get to know one another even more and marks an

Apple Pie Cups

 Recipe courtesy of Udi's Gluten Free. Sweetly spiced caramelized apples nestled in toasted tortilla cups and topped with whipped cream or ice cream and toasted hazelnuts. Serves 6. Ingredients: 6 Udi’s Small Tortillas 1/4 cup (60 ml) coconut oil, melted 2 tablespoons (30 ml) butter 2 Granny Smith apples, cored

Self Renovation — a weight loss success story

 Angie Prudhomme loves food. Unfortunately, it is not the type of food that stabilizes your blood sugar levels and contributes to good heart health. However, the 36-year-old also loves herself. Two years ago, Prudhomme looked in the mirror and decided it was time for a major lifestyle makeover. At 270

Lazypants: What’s Your After?

 Whether it is when you first roll out of bed in the morning or when you get home from a long day at work, nothing sounds better than throwing on a comfy pair of sweatpants. Right? I’ll admit it. I consider myself a somewhat-fashionista by day and a sweatpants addict

Healthy Tips: Cottage Getaway

 With many of us escaping the city on the weekends for the tranquillity of cottage country, the phrase TGIF gains a new meaning. While I’m certainly not one to pass up an afternoon of lounging on the dock or a trip to the local ice cream shop, it’s always a