More than 300 local, national and international performers will be taking part in the festival.

The 29th Anniversary of Hispanic Fiesta in 2010 is ready to fill Mel Lastman Square with the splendid sounds, tempting treats and colorful culture that the Hispanic heritage is famous for. Hispanic Fiesta will feature the best known local and International Hispanic performers covering 20 different countries, that speak Spanish.

More than 300 local, national and international performers will be taking part in the festival.

Starts: September 3, 2010
Ends: September 6, 2010
Address: Mel Lastman Square – 5100 Yonge Street
Website: http://www.hispanicfiesta.com/

Attractions:

• More than 300 local, national and international performers will be taking part in the festival.
• Spanish and vocal outstanding artists perform the verve and excitement of Spanish Flamenco dancing.
• Traditional Music from the Andean countries of Latin America, built upon a heritage of thousands of years is presented using native Indian instruments.
• Different bands and groups will be presented, which includes in its ranks a number of the best Latin American musicians in Canada. Visitors are introduced to the music of Salsa, Cumbia, Merengue, Vallenato etc
• Arts & Crafts, puppets, clowns, magicians – A program designed for the entire family or to entertain and introduce the children to the cultures of Latin America and Spain while parents visit other sections of the Fiesta.

For fellow North Yorkers, there’s a new Jugo Juice near us now!

Located inside Fairview Mall, Jugo Juice Fairview is now having a promotion of 50% off until Sep 10. Hurry and print off the coupon for a healthy treat!

Jugo Juice Fairview
Address:  1800 Sheppard Avenue E Unit 2021A, M2J 5A7
Phone:  647-345-0174
Website: www.jugojuice.com

Photo by Lancastrian

Only at Arby’s, get a FREE  oven roasted “Great Canadian delicious” Roast Beef sandwich when you buy the first one at regular price.

Bring in the coupon and bring a friend to help eat the extra sandwich.

Coupon Expires: October 10. 2010
Website:  Arby’s.ca

Now, it’s little bit early for Halloween or Christmas but this recipe will get some attention if you bake them for a crowd!

Have fun!

INGREDIENTS

* 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
* 1 cup creamy peanut butter
* 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
* 1/2 cup white sugar
* 1 egg
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
* 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 cup peanut halves
* 1/4 cup green candy sprinkles
* 60 3-inch pieces red shoestring licorice

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large bowl combine butter and peanut butter; beat until creamy. Add brown and white sugar and beat until fluffy. Beat in egg, vanilla extract and baking soda until well blended. With mixer on low, mix in flour just until blended. Cover and chill for 1 hour, or until firm.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
3. Shape 1 level tablespoon of dough into 1 inch balls. Taper each ball at one end into a teardrop shape. Press flat on one side. Place flat sides down, 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Press the sides of the dough in to raise the ‘backs’ of the mice, as dough will spread slightly during baking.
4. Gently push 2 peanut halves in each ‘mouse’ for ears, and 2 pieces of green candy for eyes. With a toothpick make a hole 1/2 inch deep in the tail ends.
5. Bake in preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until firm.
6. Transfer to a cooling rack and insert licorice pieces as tails.

Recipe and Photo by:  Sashertootie

What happens when you mix hundreds of green products and services with live music and local foods – and invite everyone in Toronto?

The Live Green Toronto Festival!
Toronto’s annual celebration of all things green turns Yonge Street into ‘green street’ with more than 100 exhibitors of green products and services, local food, live music, and more.

August 28 & 29, 2010 at Yonge-Dundas Square.

Event Hours:
Saturday August 28th 11 am – 9 pm
Sunday August 29th 11 am – 5 pm
Location:  Yonge & Dundas Square
Click here to download the flyer

You’ll find everything from bees, worms and bikes, to green fashions, renewable energy, local foods and more.

And good green fun for the whole family!

Events!

The Toronto Chinatown Festival entering its 10th year is an annual celebration of Canada’s diverse cultures and communities. The not-for-profit Festival not only pays tribute to Chinese culture, it is also a tourist attraction for the City of Toronto. This fun-filled family event is free to the public. It attracts over 100,000 people over the weekend with its colourful display of multicultural entertainment, food, street market and community celebrations.

Starts: August 28, 2010
Ends: August 29, 2010
Cost: Free
Address:
Streets of Toronto Chinatown (Spadina and Dundas)
Saturday, August 28, 2010 (12 noon – 8 p.m.)
Sunday, August 29, 2010 (12 noon – 6 p.m.)

Title Photo by:  Metrix X

Photograph by Christopher Chan

The Toronto Busker Fest is back again this year and it’s more bizarre, fantastic, and engaging than ever!  Enjoy 4 days and 4 nights with non-stop fun with excitement and performances that will entertain the entire family.

The buskers are ready to show you all a good time and all you have to do is come out and enjoy yourself. If that’s not enough, know that everyone is out for a good cause in support of Epilepsy Toronto!

Date:  August 26 – 29, 2010
Times:  Thursday:  noon – 11pm , Friday: noon – 11pm, Saturday: 11 – 11pm, Sunday: 11 – 8pm
Website:  www.torontobuskerfest.com
Location:  St. Lawrence Market

The BS Festival continues at Jack Astor’s Bar & Grill with the Big Summer Festival End of Summer Bash!

The Bash is on at the Richmond Hill Jack Astor’s location on Thursday September 2nd at 8pm!

Lot’s of games, prizes to be won, and live music!

Date:  September 02.2010
Time:  8pm
Location:  155 York Boulevard, Richmond Hill, ON, L4B-3B4
Phone:  905-771-9191

BBQ season isn’t over yet, so before you guys bring out the BBQ covers and disconnect the propane tanks try out this recipe!

Ingredients

3 (12 inch) untreated cedar planks
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger root
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 (2 pound) salmon fillets, skin removed

Directions

Soak the cedar planks for at least 1 hour in warm water. Soak longer if you have time.
In a shallow dish, stir together the vegetable oil, rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, green onions, ginger, and garlic. Place the salmon fillets in the marinade and turn to coat. Cover and marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to one hour.
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat. Place the planks on the grate. The boards are ready when they start to smoke and crackle just a little.
Place the salmon fillets onto the planks and discard the marinade. Cover, and grill for about 20 minutes. Fish is done when you can flake it with a fork. It will continue to cook after you remove it from the grill.