Harrowsmith

July 2024

1 It’s Canada’s 157th birthday, and the day falls on a Monday, so we’ll celebrate the long weekend from June 29th to July 1st.

3 International Plastic Bag Free Day is a global initiative that aims to eliminate the use of plastic bags. It can take up to 500 years for plastic bags to disintegrate, making them one of the worst polluters of watersheds, parks, and landfills, leaching toxic chemicals.

4 Today, the Earth is farthest away from the Sun, at the aphelion point, two weeks after the Summer Solstice when the Northern Hemisphere is enjoying summer.

4 It’s Caesar Salad Day and creating a homemade Caesar Salad dressing for your fresh veggies is a breeze. Whisk together 1/2 cup mayo, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 finely chopped anchovy fillets, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and a pinch of salt. Refrigerate the dressing for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavours to blend.

. It’s the easiest recipe around and one of the most delicious summer treats. The sundae is made with sweet and slightly tart strawberry sauce paired with vanilla ice cream, lots of fresh berries and your favourite toppings like

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