[bc_video video_id="6263035660001" account_id="2226196965001" player_id="rkljM4WDEg"] It’s the best season of all—barbeque season! And this year, we’re grilling green! What does that mean? We’re going to look at what we grill, how we grill, how we serve and clean up! According to a UK study a typical summer barbeque for 4 people will release more carbon dioxide than an 80-mile (129 KM) car journey. Kind of crazy when you think about it in those terms. But you know me, I’ve got some tips and tricks to help lower our carbon footprints. Grill  Let’s tackle the grill! There are gas, charcoal, electric and even solar grill options. Nothing says BBQ like an old school charcoal grill with lighter fluid and your dad burning the burgers. As fun as that is and as many memories it brings back, it’s the worst option out there! A charcoal grill will generate 3 times the amount of greenhouse gas compared to a natural gas grill. The most eco-friendly option is a solar-powered grill that uses the sun’s energy instead of charcoal. The issue is that they’re pretty hard to find, so your next best bet is to get yourself an outdoor electric grill. Now I know, some hardcore BBQ fans that are married to charcoal grills—I get it, I get it! Might I suggest an alternative charcoal? Look for lump charcoal—it burns longer, and you will use less of it. Lump charcoal will also produce less ash! One of the best on the market is, Big Green Egg lump charcoal. 100% natural product contains no filler, no chemicals or petroleum! And it’s naturally Canadian! Food  My next tip is to make plants the star of the show because emissions from meat consumption are 50% higher than from vegetables. Everybody wants to come over for a steak, and they’ll get a steak – my famous cauliflower steak. Portobello mushroom steaks are so 2020. Here's how to make it!

1.  First, you’ll want to cut your cauliflower like this—you want it to be about a few centimeters thick.
2. Vegetarians and vegans always struggle a little during BBQ season, but not this year! This is the easiest plant-based hack—I use salad dressings as a marinade. I take this it’s a plant- based Grapefruit Ginger salad dressing and let it marinate for about 15 minutes because with a veggie steak it’s all about the flavour.
3. Once they are all marinated, pop them on the grill for about 20 minutes.

Salad dressing as marinade is my favourite cooking hack. I’m not a chef, but I’m a busy mom trying to save the planet one veggie at a time! Serving  Let’s take a look at how we’re serving. I don’t understand why eating outdoors always means plastic or Styrofoam! There are great compostable plates, glasses and cutlery options out there. I’m a thrifter, so I keep a set of thrifted dishes, this is a set that I won’t miss if there’s an accident. Things happen, we move on! I’ve got plates, glasses, and silverware, and to top it all off – cloth napkins! No single-use plastic in sight! But really,  it’s just about having fun, trying to make as many little changes as we can and just really enjoying the BBQ season—because we know it goes by too fast!

[bc_video video_id="6260454879001" account_id="2226196965001" player_id="rkljM4WDEg"] To celebrate International Rosé Day, we're going ALL out by showing you how to enjoy this iconic beverage in style. This L'Orongeraie Pays D'Oc Rosé that you can easily pick-up at your nearest LCBO is the perfect summer beverage, but what if you want Rosé and a cocktail? Well we have the perfect concoction- summer in a glass. The first step to Rosé  The first step is to set the scene for the occasion! If everything is coming up Rosé it only makes sense to incorporate the perfect glassware to suit your drink. Vintage Glasses - A cool idea would be to go to your favourite second hand store for some vintage glasses. Sometimes seasoned glassware can be reminiscent of the 40s and 50s. Modern Glasses - A modern look could be through glassware with spiralling designs. Modern glasses go with any occasion and provide their own personal flare. You can find them at many stores within their home sections. Silvered Glasses - To give a crystallized effect, you could go for silvered glasses that are aesthetically pleasing and gorgeous. These feature more intricate designs that add beauty to your beverage. Coupe Glasses - Lastly, coupe glasses are small and dainty to provide a glamorous look to your drink. Although they are wider don't be fooled they can hold a good amount within them. Once you’ve picked the perfect glass you start mixing. This crowd pleasing recipe involves your rose mixed with strawberry mint and lemon. Simply start with your choice of mixing glass and fill it with your rosé wine. From there add three measures of Chambord, sugar syrup, a splash of lemon juice, loads of ice, and some fresh fruit!

Today we're striving to provide the best new beauty launches to date. Get ready for the summer with a line-up of new beauty choices that will leave you smelling and seeming gorgeous for every occasion. Moschino Toy 2 Bubble Gum Starting out with the scent for your summer. Moschino Toy 2 Bubble Gum is a joyful fruity-gourmand scent for her that blends notes of bubble gum accord, candied citrus, juicy peach, and Italian lemon essence. Rotate 5 fragrances regularly so your nose doesn’t get accustomed to one. Coach x Sephora Collection Eye Pallets The best "kept" secret of the summer will definetly be this new eye pallet from Coach and Sephora. American fashion brand Coach has partnered with Sephora for a limited edition makeup collection starring a trio of amazing eyeshadow and face palettes. Choose from Sharky (the shark), Rexy (the dinosaur) and Uni (the unicorn). Don't forget that powder shadows typically last 2 years if kept in cool, dry place. Iconic London Cult British makeup brand ICONIC London has just arrived in Canada at Sephora. It features products to give you that bronzed, glowing, illuminated look. The star product is Ready Set Glow. Bronzer is the safest and quickest way to get that glow all summer long. Carolina Herrera - Bad Boy Carolina Herrera has come out with the new scent Bad Boy. This sexy amber-spicy scent for him boasts notes of white pepper, bergamot, sage, cedar, tonka bean, cacao and amberwood.  Estee Lauder Estee Lauder provides flawless makeup that doubles as serious skincare with the Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Makeup SPF45. Products are breathable, skin-loving, and leave you with a 12-hour radiant glow. In addition, they soothe visible redness, protects against pollution, and hydrate all day. Sol de Janeiro Sol de Janeiro comes out with Bom Dia Bright Body Cream. This body bream is texturizing and nourishing with fruit AHAs and Vitamin C. The cream helps reveal visibly brighter and smoother skin. Geurlain Geurlain reveals it's new Kiss Kiss Shine Bloom Lipstick. This lipstick is meant to leave your lips glowing and hydrated. What’s remarkable about this luxurious lipstick is it is formulated with 95% naturally-derived ingredients including Winter Rose oil extract and shea butter. Prevage One of the most powerful environmental shields is serum. Prevage has brought out Daily Serum 2.0 to help skin glow within the summer. This new generation serum contains four times the antioxidants and helps visibly reduce dark spots and photodamage. Get ready for summer with skincare, makeup, and luxury fragrance. A gift pack valued at $1500 featuring Dave's beauty picks of the summer could be yours.

You don’t have to sacrifice your fave nachos if you combine Dr. Joey’s guacamole recipe with healthy flax chips! Black bean and sweet corn guacamole dip  Ingredients:

• ½ red pepper
• ½ red onion
• ½ cup sweet corn niblets, drained
• ½ cup low sodium black beans, drained
• 4 ripe avocados
• 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
• ½ cup chopped cilantro

Method: In a mixing bowl, add red pepper, onion, corn niblets and black beans. In separate bowl, mash together 4 ripe avocados. Combine avocados and red pepper mixture. Mix in lime juice, chopped cilantro and black pepper to taste. Enjoy with vegetables or flax nacho chips! Serves 8 [embed]bcid:3701233569001[/embed] Courtesy Dr. Joey Shulman www.drjoey.com @drjoeyshulman

Embrace summer with a fresh, colourful salad made up of veggies and fruits — the perfect app for a summer party! Mango, feta and baby tomato salad  Ingredients for salad:

• 1 cup cucumber, diced
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes
• 1 ripe mango
• 1/3 cup feta cheese (keep 1/2 tsp for dressing)

Ingredients for dressing:

• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 tsp feta cheese
• Salt and freshly ground pepper

Method: In a large bowl, mix together the olive oil, vinegar, balsamic vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon of feta and salt and pepper. Set aside. Slice cucumber into 1 inch cubes, slice cherry tomatoes in half and slice mango into 1 inch cubes. Whisk the dressing together and add the avocado, cherry tomatoes and mango to dressing and toss together. Crumble the feta over the salad and enjoy! Serves 4 [embed]bcid:3701233569001[/embed] Courtesy Dr. Joey Shulman www.drjoey.com @drjoeyshulman