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We had last announced that the onsite component of courses would not be held prior to June 30th due to covid-19. Since that announcement, some provinces have moved to stage 3 of reopening, and some restrictions are being relaxed re group size. Many of you are back to work, albeit with stringent safety requirements in place. We are monitoring those requirements in each province, by profession. We are therefore preparing to move forward with the onsite component of courses in certain provinces. If you are not local to a rescheduled course, you will need to be aware of travel restrictions. We will be reaching out to registered students to communicate new scheduling and working with each of you to make your training a rewarding experience. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that Ontario is the one province where we will still be delaying in-person courses until further notice. We hope by end of summer or early fall to be able to move each of you through your courses, including Ontario. Pleas...

The very best Caesar salad recipe! This stunner has the perfect balance of creamy homemade dressing, crunchy croutons, and crisp lettuce. Some foods are classic for a reason. Like frosty vanilla bean ice cream or hot crispy French fries, this classic salad is basic but truly irresistible. Meet the perfect Caesar salad ! Yes, you can buy a packaged storebought version with sub-par dressing and soggy croutons. But make all the components at home and it’s a knock out stunner. We’ve perfected all the elements so that you can make them at home. The savory, creamy dressing will instantly become a household favorite. And the crunchy garlicky croutons…well, you’ll be eating them off the baking sheet. How to make the best Caesar salad This homemade Caesar salad is absolutely magnificent. From the first bite, you’ll be singing its praises. (Promise.) Here are the ingredients to make an absolutely perfect version of this classic: Homemade croutons: Don’t even think about purchasing a box!...

These crispy avocado tacos are destined to be your new favorite! With crunchy breading, they’ve got the vibe of a fish taco but are totally plant based. Meet your recipe soulmate: Crispy Avocado Tacos . Could there be a taster tortilla filling? We think not. You’ve got avocado fries, breaded and baked in a hot oven until crispy, with a texture of fried avocado. Then top that with spiced black beans, pico de gallo, and the refreshing crunch of romaine lettuce. Drizzle on a creamy lime and cilantro sauce, and it’s heaven on a plate. It tastes like restaurant tacos, but it’s easy to whip up in your kitchen. Let’s get cooking! Start with baked avocado fries The inspiration behind these vegan avocado tacos are these avocado fries . As we crunched our way through a platter, I mentioned offhandedly to Alex, “ These would be great in tacos .” We looked at each other. Yes! Avocado tacos. The main part of the work in these tacos is the fries. Here are a few notes about how to make them: Ge...

Stimulated by Jung et al 2020.[1] Image from Slashme on Wikipedia . I wonder if the person or committee that came up with the acronym MACE had ever seen this image of the fruit of Myristica fragrans (nutmeg) split open to show the seed with the surrounding aril (also known as mace). I cannot help thinking it looks a bit like a ventricle. It is somewhat ironic that last week I rather dismissed a paper on acupuncture in hypertension and the fMRI activation findings associated with certain points,[2] and just a few days later we publish this huge retrospective cohort study on acupuncture and MACE in hypertension. MACE – Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events HT – Hypertension I don’t recall seeing the acronym MACE before, but I guess it is part of the terminology used within these huge healthcare databases. It will be higher up the tree of terms from those conditions we are more familiar with as clinicians: myocardial infarction (MI), stroke and death! I have highlighted most...

Free-form tarts are the savior of the unfussy cook. Unlike tarts baked in a pan, there’s no need to worry about trimming dough, rolling out perfect circles, or using pie weights. They’re the sort of thing I love to pull from my oven year round, but especially in conjunction with peak tomato season. A beautiful tomato tart layered with jammy, caramelized onions, laced with fresh basil alongside a simple green salad? Good lord yes. This tomato tart recipe is a few personal winks, twists, and additions away from one of the classic versions you might find in France. I talk more about the crust I use down below, and the toppings as well. I love these sorts of tarts for picnics, beach days, and road trips, dinner gatherings, and potlucks – cut into wedges or grids. They show off the best flavors of the season, and once you make the dough (takes less than five minutes), the rest is a breeze. Let’s Talk Toppings You can keep the toppings as simple or as complex as you like, and the versio...