Spring, 1997 5 Arn fells ThE IGHT _Limago With the warmth of a cozy villa, Limago Boutique offers a colourful mix of imaginative gifts from around the world. From whimsical wooden pansies handcrafred in Mexico, to lovely hand-painted - pottery from Israel, you'll enjoy browsing "9 » its many affordable treasures. Limago specializes in locally " made greeting cards, and the wonderfully creative work of ..many Canadian artisans. Visit Limago - a delightful new addition to-Lonsdale Quay Market! Wednesday, March 12, 1997 - North Shore News - 27 dssue # O Living We Natural Healers pring is a time of rejuvenation! There are many natural ways to rid your body of toxins. Plants and herbs brewed into teas or whipped into fresh juices can help to put some pep in your step. Give these a try! Dandelions Hold the lawnmower! These powerful little weeds are loaded with minerals like calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, iron and more! Pick tender greens before the flowers appear to avoid bicterness - they're great in salads or brewed into tea. Dandelions have been used to treat high blood pressure, yeast and buy wheatgrass in powder, liquid and tablet form. Dogs and cats eat grass when they're not feeling well - maybe they’re on to something? Peppermint If you're thinking of planting this herb in your garden this year, just remember - you'll have it for life! [t grows and grows - but that’s great, because it’s so good for you! Peppermint aids in digestion and stimulates the nervous system. It soothes fever and can relieve mental strain and headaches. It’s great in salads, brewed as a tea, and is popular in aromatherapy. b ial infecti d PMS. acterta’ infections an Youll find a great selection of Wheatgrass herbal teas and remedies at An energizer and a blood = Boraicals Natural Foods, and purifier, wheatgrass is very healing herbal extracts and essences high in chlorophyll is said to from Aromafoy, both at Lonsdale prevent the development of — Quay Market. IER, unfriendly bacteria. You can eee Chester Chicken Elham Rafighi and her partner Hossein Ameli, owners of “The Coffee Merchants,” at Lonsdale Quay Market have just embarked on a new adventure. After traveling to Harrison Hotsprings and as Elham says, “eating che best chicken ~ we ever tasted,” they decided to open their own “Chester Fried Chicken” at the Quay. Rafighi says their special chicken burger is skinless, breaded and low fat, with just he right mix of secret spices. Drop by for a healthy taste! La Baguette Et Echalote _ Enjoy a taste of Paris ar Lonsdaie Quay! La Baguette Ec Echalote has been baking deliciously authentic french country breads, pasteries and cakes for almost f. os fourteen years. Owner Mario Armitano ee 7 bot Raicteoas : and wife Louise are particularly proud of > " ss (lady Fingers) their “Pan au Levain,” a yeast-free bread _ made with just flour, sea salt and water : {yes it does rise!) (ee aah Whisk egg whites until they form soft peaks and fold into the mascarpone mixture. h For brea hot fom we waite } Mix together the brandy and espresso. Dip Savoiardi biscuits into the coffee mixture eheir part Y aK reads and Tous - and make one layer on the bottom of a foaf pan (about 7 biscuits per layer.) great for storing in the freezer! Hodine Laroche, ond Karin Quante help beker Patrick Laroche make fresh, hot crosrad burs : . at in Bogusite Et Echalate ch | Youll find all the ingredients for this tasty treat at Duso’s at Lonsdale Quay Market. 4 Beat egg yolks and sugar until they form. into a light, pale mousse. Gradually st stir the mousse into the mascarpione and set mixture aside. Spread mascarpone mixture on top, then sprinkle with chocolate. Repeat layering, finishing with a final layer of the mascarone mixture and chocolate flakes. Refzigerate about four hours before serving.