Articles written by Heather Zorzini

Building an outdoor kitchen is a smart way to increase your living space,add value to your home and spend more quality time outside. What items do you need?

Feb 17, 2011 - Heather Zorzini

There are many attractions in Toronto, like theatres, museums and galleries, to entertain visitors during the winter months of February and March.

Feb 12, 2011 - Heather Zorzini

Are you visiting Toronto at Christmas or living in Toronto and looking for fun things to do over the holidays? Here are ideas on what to do on your visit.

Dec 20, 2010 - Heather Zorzini

Timeless outdoor decorations of white lights and natural greenery will look good throughout the winter, long after the Christmas decorating season has ended

Dec 16, 2010 - Heather Zorzini

Treat designated drivers to a mocktail to avoid drinking and driving accidents, breathalyzer tests and drink-drive limits at Christmas and New Years Eve.

Dec 12, 2010 - Heather Zorzini

For years, people have sent flowers for sympathy after bereavement. Now, a gift basket is an increasingly popular and acceptable way to send condolences.

Oct 29, 2010 - Heather Zorzini

Follow these packing tips for toiletry bags and cosmetic cases and comply with airport security rules for liquids, gels and aerosols in hand luggage.

Oct 29, 2010 - Heather Zorzini

A tasty oatmeal topped crisp or crumble and a French style clafouti are simple apple dessert recipes filled with the goodness of fresh fruit.

Oct 8, 2010 - Heather Zorzini

New York City and New York State are home to a fine selection of day and destination spas. Which one is right for you?

Aug 17, 2010 - Heather Zorzini

Using clip art at Christmas is a simple way to personalize much more than just greeting cards and family newsletters.

Aug 10, 2010 - Heather Zorzini

The Kill Bill 2 soundtrack from Quentin Tarantino's movie Kill Bill 2 delivers all the action, excitement and tension of the film.

Jul 28, 2010 - Heather Zorzini

The best outdoor patio designs increase living space, add value and style to a property and reduce yard maintenance. They can also be easy to create.

Jul 23, 2010 - Heather Zorzini

Connoisseurs of Turkish cuisine can hone their cooking skills with lessons at one of Toronto's best-known Turkish restaurants.

Jun 18, 2010 - Heather Zorzini

Which birthstones are best set as rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets and charms? Not all birthstones are suitable for every jewelry setting.

Jun 6, 2010 - Heather Zorzini

Not all birthstones are suitable for use in every jewelry setting. Which ones are best set as rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets and pendants?

Jun 6, 2010 - Heather Zorzini

Preparing fruit salsa with fresh fruits like peach, mango and plum is quick and easy. These healthy salsa recipes are filled with flavour and nutrition.

May 14, 2010 - Heather Zorzini

The Chateau de Cormatin is a beautiful castle in South Burgundy, France. Travellers to this region should tour the chateau and its elegant gardens.

May 12, 2010 - Heather Zorzini

A crisp is an economical and simple dessert to prepare. Fruit is spread in the bottom of an oven proof dish and topped with oats, brown sugar and butter.

Apr 28, 2010 - Heather Zorzini

Though striped fabrics are traditionally associated with the Regency, the era was most notable for depictions of classically inspired motifs.

Apr 13, 2010 - Heather Zorzini

Bitter tasting drinks like Campari and Cynar are enjoying a renaissance among bartenders and drinkers alike, though they were always popular in Italy.

Mar 23, 2010 - Heather Zorzini

Papayas are easy to buy and simple to use in recipes. But like many exotic fruits, delicious papayas may seem intimidating to those used to apples, oranges and bananas.

Mar 17, 2010 - Heather Zorzini

The style of Regency silverware, like other areas of the decorative arts during this period, adhered to the rule of ever-changing pattern.

Mar 12, 2010 - Heather Zorzini

During the Regency period, the changes in jewelry style were partly due to the social and economic upheaval that followed the French Revolution.

Mar 3, 2010 - Heather Zorzini

The Regency era and the Picturesque movement are responsible for today's interior design style and the modern day placement of furniture.

Feb 23, 2010 - Heather Zorzini

Historically, a great deal of wallpaper design tended to follow the current trends in textiles. The Regency period was no exception to this custom.

Feb 21, 2010 - Heather Zorzini

Historic Bath is an easy day trip from London. Visitors can tour ancient Roman ruins or indulge in a modern spa treatment. Bath is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Feb 2, 2010 - Heather Zorzini

Once a year, during the weeks leading up to the Academy Awards, visitors to Hollywood have a chance to hold a real Oscar statue.

Jan 28, 2010 - Heather Zorzini

There are four steps that every wine drinker should follow to fully appreciate any glass of wine. Taste is only a small part of the simple process.

Jan 22, 2010 - Heather Zorzini

The best way to understand Paris is to learn about the different arrondissements or neighbourhoods that define the city.

Jan 3, 2010 - Heather Zorzini

Paris is divided into 20 districts or arrondissements. Learn which one is home to haute couture or high finance, the Louvre, the Latin Quarter and the Left Bank

Jan 2, 2010 - Heather Zorzini

The French Impressionist painter Claude Monet once said, "Apart from painting and gardening, I'm not good at anything."

Dec 31, 2009 - Heather Zorzini

Courteous, attentive staff at the Vallarta Palace Resort ensure that an all inclusive vacation package in Mexico is a first class and carefree way to rejuvenate.

Dec 30, 2009 - Heather Zorzini

While many people think an all inclusive vacation package is an expensive way to travel, knowing the full cost of the entire trip in advance can be a good way to budget

Dec 29, 2009 - Heather Zorzini

Botanical patterned dinnerware is a timeless look. Inspired by nature, botanic patterns range from casual to sophisticated, suitable for everyday or special occasion use

Dec 22, 2009 - Heather Zorzini

Japanese Hachiya and Fuyu persimmons are a bright orange fall and winter fruit. The best time to buy exotic persimmons is from October through January.

Nov 25, 2009 - Heather Zorzini

English antique Neo-Classic furniture style is largely defined by Adam, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. What are the main differences among these three iconic designers?

Nov 2, 2009 - Heather Zorzini

Simple to set up and easy to use, all eligible Canadians should consider making a TFSA part of a smart financial strategy for saving money and paying less income tax.

Oct 28, 2009 - Heather Zorzini

French design is largely defined by Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI. What are the main differences between Baroque, Rococo and Neo Classic French furniture styles?

Oct 28, 2009 - Heather Zorzini

Some adults are naturals at dress-up while others may be timid. Offer one of the following open-ended theme suggestions to get grown-up Halloween revellers in party mode

Oct 7, 2009 - Heather Zorzini

Pablo Neruda was a big man who sacrificed comfort for aesthetics to create a ship-like feel in his home, Isla Negra. A visit is well worth the easy day trip from Santiago

Oct 4, 2009 - Heather Zorzini

Each food purveyor in Picton offers a different taste experience though they all follow the County's mantra of using delicious fresh, local and seasonal ingredients.

Oct 4, 2009 - Heather Zorzini

Though a few types of apples may be considered all-purpose, each variety has unique qualities that make it the right choice for a particular style of preparation.

Oct 4, 2009 - Heather Zorzini

Dressing like a dead celebrity is an easy and economical adult Halloween costume idea, usually requiring just a wig and a simple accessory to get in character.

Oct 3, 2009 - Heather Zorzini

Carrots are a popular vegetable, usually added to soups and stews. They are even more delicious in their starring role in two healthy spring soups with ginger and orange.

Oct 3, 2009 - Heather Zorzini

Simple to prepare and fun to eat, fresh mussels cooked in a Thai style curry or French-inspired cider sauce are a nice change from the usual mussels in white wine sauce.

Sep 25, 2009 - Heather Zorzini

Parsnips are a sweet side dish for roast meats. They are delicious with pears in a tasty fall soup or paired with carrots for oven-baked fries.

Sep 25, 2009 - Heather Zorzini

Prepare delicious gourmet chocolate dessert truffles with coffee, orange, banana and chestnut flavours quickly and easily using these simple recipe shortcuts.

Sep 24, 2009 - Heather Zorzini

Use black olives, chervil, thyme, tarragon and leeks to update canned tuna fish casserole and salmon loaf recipes with sophisticated flavours and simple preparation.

Sep 24, 2009 - Heather Zorzini

Canada's Economic Action Plan allows taxpayers to claim up to $10,000 per family for renovations and improvements to a qualifying house, condo or cottage.

Sep 21, 2009 - Heather Zorzini

From fine dining to beach-side snacking, a wide range of eateries cater to hungry and discerning tourists in Port Dover on the northern shores of Lake Erie.

Sep 18, 2009 - Heather Zorzini