11 Delicious Maple Recipes, from Skillet Granola to Fudge Brownies—INSIDE!

THE RECIPES

11 Must-Make Maple Recipes for Sugar Bush Season

If you’ve never visited a sugar bush, check out the local farms around you. There’s nothing like fresh maple syrup—unless it’s fresh maple syrup incorporated into incredible dinners and desserts. In honour of sugaring-off season, we’ve rounded up 11 (!) of our favourite recipes featuring this quintessentially Canadian flavour.

Tap the button below for all of these recipes.

Olive Oil and Maple Granola
Homemade Chewy Maple Caramels
Sesame Noodles with Maple-Harissa Tofu Steaks
Poached Egg on Maple Roasted Squash with Hollandaise
Maple Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
Maple-Balsamic Glazed Ribs
Skillet Maple Granola
Maple Crème Brulée
Fruity Multigrain Maple Waffles
Maple Cedar-Planked Salmon with Vegetables
Maple Fudge Brownies

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THE LIST

5 Things No One Tells You About Breastfeeding

More than 90 percent of new mothers in Canada attempt breastfeeding soon after birth, but half of them will stop within six months. Their reasons are wide and personal and unique and universal. We support all choices, but we also support demystifying breastfeeding so you don’t feel the pressure that can come with nursing (it can be really hard!).

So, we say let’s forgo the secrecy and get talking instead. Click through for five things no one tells you about breastfeeding.

THE POLL

Can You Identify AI-Generated Media?

It seems that artificial intelligence is one of those ambiguous things that the general public knows about but doesn’t quite understand. We’ve all tried ChatGPT and other generative software options, but unless you’re really up on your AI red flags (or really paying attention), it can be difficult to tell the difference between fact and fiction.

So, because we’re in the middle of a trade war and facing an upcoming federal election, we thought it was more important than ever to provide some guidelines on how to identify AI-generated media and improperly sourced information. With that in mind, we asked our tech expert, Marc Saltzman, to give us some handy tips and tricks, and our team of journalists added advice on how to properly fact-check what you’re reading and watching. It’s vital for you as a Canadian and as a voter to know the truth about the issues, but it’s also a crucial skillset to instil in your kids. Click here for the full story.

TODAY’S POLL

Results From Our Last Poll

What do you really think about diaper bags?

🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 OMG, I cannot/could not live without my diaper bag. (59.7%)
🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️ Meh. I used one for a while but it got too cumbersome. (29.2%)
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ I’ve never used one. I just pack a [insert another type of bag here]. (16.3%)

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THE RESOURCE

Know Your Beef: Your Beef Questions Answered

Beef is a powerhouse protein with all kinds of benefits, but with so many cuts, grades and labels, it can be tricky to know exactly what you're buying. So, with that in mind, we asked our friends at Canada Beef to help answer some of the most common beef-buying questions.

Click through for the full guide in order to make more educated choices the next time you’re standing at the meat counter or in the butcher shop. 

NEW AT PARENTSCANADA!

Introducing KNOW THIS: NEWS MADE EASY

In case you missed it, we launched a new current affairs newsletter last month, where we take complex issues concerning Canadian families and break them down into just the facts. We know you’re busy but want to stay informed, and this is our way to help cut through the noise. 

While normally you’ll receive Know This just once a month, keep an eye out for our special federal election editions over the next three weeks, in advance of Canada’s turn at the polls on April 28.

THE QUESTION BOX

My Kid’s Car Seat Is Disgusting—How the Heck Do I Clean It?

This is a very, very good question, because the answer is actually really important. As we all know, car seats are made with strict safety regulations in mind, and certain cleaning methods can undermine those precautions. But that’s not to say that you can’t do anything about your kiddo’s stained, smelly ride.

Here are some of the topline tips and tricks for spring cleaning your child’s car seat safely, but tap the button below for the full story:

1. Fully remove the seat from your car to clean it. This allows you to clean under it as well, where all the rice puffs and Goldfish crackers go to die.

2. Remove the cover from the shell. Pay close attention to how it is fastened so it can go back on properly. The seat’s manual can help with this, too.

3. Wash the cover and hang or lay flat to dry. (Some covers can be machine-washed while others can’t. Check your manual for this information as well.)

4. Sponge off the outer shell and dry thoroughly. You can use a mild soap formulated for use with kids for this step.

5. Harness straps should never, ever go into the washing machine. If they’re too far gone for spot cleaning with a damp cloth, contact the manufacturer to order a new set.