Sara Romano

1 week ago | cottagelife.com | Sara Romano

Potholes, congestion, poor road signs—our most-dreaded drives are almost always marked by these steering-wheel-gripping features. Though there’s little we can do about the incessant traffic on the drive home from the cottage, we may find comfort in the fact that these roads are certifiably bad. CAA has released its annual worst roads report that pinpoints the most frustrating drives in Ontario, as voted on by drivers, cyclists, pedestrians and transit-goers.

1 week ago | cottagelife.com | Sara Romano

Lake: Tamarack LakeBedrooms: 2Bathrooms: 1Lot size: 1.71 acresList price: $399,000Date listed: June 6, 2025Realtor: Kim ElrickThis two-bedroom, one-bathroom cottage in Highlands East is just a short walk from Tamarack Lake. Sitting on a 1.71-acre property surrounded by forest, the cabin features an open-concept living space and a wood stove. Outside, relax on the deck or by the fire pit. The cottage comes with some furnishings, including the living room furniture, bunk beds, and kitchen table.

2 weeks ago | zeste.ca | Sara Romano

Quand on pense à une boisson estivale, on imagine tout de suite un Apérol Spritz ou une margarita. Mais si vous avez envie de tester un nouveau classique pour l’apéro cet été, pourquoi ne pas essayer... le vin au jalapeño? Oui, vous avez bien lu : il s’agit simplement d’un verre de vin bien frais (généralement du Sauvignon Blanc ou du rosé) agrémenté de quelques rondelles de jalapeño.

2 weeks ago | styleathome.com | Sara Romano

Whether your backyard is big or small, your outdoor space is undoubtedly the place to be in the summer months. The key to successful war-weather entertaining? Enough seating, of course! If you’re looking to build out your patio set with an accent chair or two, consider a rattan-meets-wicker lounger. These wood-base chairs are made for the Scandi-style-loving minimalist, and are typically marked by a signature low-slung seat.

1 month ago | cottagelife.com | Sara Romano

It’s a simple fact of nature that our environments have an impact on our development—especially for allergies. From diverse microbiomes to air quality, early exposure to clean and rich environmental factors can have a direct link to allergies and asthma. “We all carry different bacteria that line our gut and respiratory tract,” says Dr. Mariam Hanna, a pediatric allergist and an assistant clinical professor in the department of pediatrics at McMaster University.