Barbera and Jeff Ooies,
‘owners of . -
Everything Gath

com garlic roasters and pel to gatlics sauces, ted and ni baskeis, you'll find every-
thing to,do’with “the stinking rose”. Garlic is known to boost the immune system, lower blood pres-
sure and cholesterol. “It’s healthy, flavourful and fun,” says'Barb. Everything Garlic offers a mail

ert catalogue and ‘will ship anywhere in North America. So drop by, and as one of Barb's T-shirts

ae since reading vias.top of the list, they opened Amber Bookshop in, Dundarave in August, 1982
* Now, they've just launched their second store, Authors Book Shop, at Lonsdale Quay. “Our goal i is
to connect people with’ good reading material,” smiles Kathleen. “When people come in, it’s fun to
match their interests with a book we have. We want them to take their time and ‘enjoy browsing.”

With.a strong ‘emphasis on Canadian writers, Authors Book Shop is also thrilled to carry Bantam
Books Black: ‘Swan" series from England: Plus; they. have hundreds of ideas for g great summer read-

Celtic Creations
“Born in'‘Cork, Ireland; the home ‘of the Blarney Stone, Helen Ritchie jokes that she opened Celti

“Creations so that she could go home on buying trips! Her newly opened store at Lonsdale Quay’ is°

is loaded with fascinating treasures from the Celtic Lands including Guinness Giftware, Belleek China,

: : Bodhrans (Irish Drums);"Tin Whistles and Aran Sweaters to name but a few. “1 here's a Celtic revival

going on right now,” says ‘Helen. “The New Age Celtic books are very popular; we also stock a wide

range of Celtic music including local artist Fiona Blackburn.” One of her best sellers is the Claddagh

‘ing. With rooms in the 17th century, its design ‘shows two hands holding a crowned heart _
-: the theme: - “Lee, _Love and Friendship. Reign.” Browsing at, Celtic Creations JB
is a. true learning experience! co

Oceans of Energy—Re-charge with
Blue-Green Algae

ay “algae”, and'most people conjure up an image of a

gross fuzzy film that clings to the sides of fish tanks. Eac.

algae?..... Are you kidding?

ws Well, not all

“algae is created

equal. In fact,
Blue/Green

Algae is now

being hailed as

one of the great

/ “Superfoods”.
This 2.5 billion year old lake-lover
contains 65% protein, only 7%
fat, and is one of very few plants
thar contains vitamin B12 (found

i sticat, organs and dairy prod-

ucts). And that's just the beginning!

‘With more nutritional punch than
most high potency one-a-day vit-

amins, Blue-Green Algae (BGA) ©

-contains 17 amino acids, includ-

“ing eight essential amino acids,

10 key minerals plus many trace
minerals and a high level of:
beta-carotene. "These ‘elements

help to strengthen the body's natural ability. .
to ward off infections. and disease and fight
off stress, anxiety, depression, .poor

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digestion, and hypoglycemia. I's no wonder
that Brad Westgate, owns of Boranicals ’

Natural Foods: ar Lonsdale Quay Market, -_

finds this product to be a hot seller. An ideal
addition to any diet, Blue/Green Algae is ~
sold in tablet, powder and gel capsule form.

Taking the Plunge Sos
How much you benefit from: ‘BGA will
depend on your own unique metabolism. ‘As

valpae is ‘a food, ‘there are very few “side.

effects” ‘and only a‘small number of people.
have had ‘an allergic “réaction to it
woman who had recently taken the plunge ‘
said: “I feel much more energetic through:

- out the day, like F just had a shower and’ a

cup of coffee.”

’ With our ‘soils becoming more and more
. depleted, we'are getting f fewer vitamins and

minerals in our foods; our lakes and ocearis
ate becoming alternative t resources (0 quench’
our thirst for energy. ‘Algae..... ;
n't sound so bad ‘after ali! -. ~

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swine, glace de poulet & ‘bay Ieaf.. Bring to boil over high h
, oe simmer for 10 mins. ‘Remove, lid, add mushrooms, parmesan che

‘Turn to low and