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Durham Date Ideas: When You Don’t Want To Spend A Lot Of Money This Summer

Left: mikaeelka | Right: shehryarsh.photo

As the days grow longer, so do our summer bucket lists. With summer on the horizon and the weather heating up, it’s time to ditch the couch and get outside to explore Durham Region. To help you make the most of this beautiful weather, we’ve created this list of must-try experiences—with your wallets in mind—so that you can enjoy the best of what the season has to offer, without having to break the bank.

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Page’s Platefuls: Charred Chili and Strawberry Salsa

Nothing screams summer in Ontario more than freshly picked strawberries! And it should come as no surprise that they can be found in Chef Alex Page’s recipes and on his table every single day they are in season. While most people think sweet treats and desserts, Chef highly recommends using them in savoury dishes too. Think spiced chutneys bursting with the flavour and sweetness of strawberries; pickled (yes pickled!); tossed into salads with tangy local goat cheese; or, better yet—a smoky,...

Page's Platefuls: Spicy Beer Braised Brisket Sandwich

The month of June finally brings long warm days, farmer’s markets bursting with fresh local produce, a return to the grill, and—of course—a day to celebrate all of the dads out there! This month Chef Alex Page has featured two of his all-time favourite places to shop here at home in Durham Region—Trading Post Quality Foods and Town Brewery.

When thinking about the ultimate Father’s Day recipe, a dish featuring smoked meat and cold beer came to mind: the Spicy Beer Braised Brisket Sandwich.

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Celebrate Recreation And Parks Month With These Picture-Perfect Picnics In Durham Region

Left to right: Palmer Park by @thisisafeefa | Jr's Sourdough Pizza by @kenncourt

June is Recreation and Parks Month, and there is no better way to experience Durham’s parks than grabbing some delicious food and dining al fresco.

From catching the sunset at tranquil lakeside beaches to playgrounds that have kids asking for five more minutes of playtime, this list covers all of Durham Region.

Authentic Jamaican Patties And A Park You Can Make A Splash In

Photo: Patty Gyal, Ajax | Credit: Culinary Tourism...

Second Marsh Is An Ideal Spot For Newcomers To Birdwatching

Written by: Erin Horrocks- Pope

I often find myself looking for reasons to escape the neverending “buzz” of my life in busy Toronto and explore incredible nature destinations in neighbouring Durham Region.

Second Marsh in Oshawa was recently brought to my attention as somewhere with great trails, beautiful landscapes, and a wonderful place to spot wildlife—particularly birds.

So, I figured, "why not" try out bird-watching? Second Marsh is a 137-hectare coastal wetland in southeast Oshawa, Ontario....