Articles written by Cindy McGlynn
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Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Hoarding
Mental health conditions like depression or anxiety are familiar to most. But conditions like frotteurism, BDD and hoarding are among psychiatry`s more unusual diagnosis.
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What is Pica and Why do People Self Harm?
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) is a psychiatrist's diagnostic bible. Some conditions like pica and self-harm are not commonly known.
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Schizophrenia and the Family
People with schizophrenia live better lives if they enjoy the support of family and friends. Some cultures are more accepting of people with the disease.
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TIFF 2009 Announces Strong Sales From Festival
Despite the global economic downturn, Toronto International Film Festival management announces strong sales coming out of 2009 Film Festival.
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Drive In Theatres Make a Comeback in Canada
Rising real estate prices and home video nearly signalled the end of the drive-in theatre. But when times get tough, people get driving... to the movies.... apparently!
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Grapeseed Oil vs. Olive Oil
Light, nutty and very neutral in flavour, grapeseed oil is coming into its own as a popular alternative to olive oil.
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Bright Star Review - TIFF North America Premiere
The Piano director Jane Campion gets everything right in this period romance drama about the last days of young poet John Keats and his lady love Fanny Brawne.
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Rabia - TIFF Film Review
Styled as a social commentary, Colombian director Sebastián Cordero's Rabia, in a world premiere presentation at TIFF, plays out like a low-rent thriller.
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Precious wins People's Choice Award at 2009 TIFF
Executive Producer Oprah Winfrey's Precious was among the award winners at the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival.
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Canadian Buzz Films at TIFF 2009
Canadian films like Cooking with Stella, Chloe and The Young Victoria go beyond our borders to tell stories at the 2009 Toronto Film Fest
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Cannes Grand Prix Winner A Prophet Wows at TIFF
French Director Jacques Audiard soars with his 2009 Cannes Grand Prix winner, A Prophet, screening at TIFF 2009.
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Buzz Films From TIFF 2009 Toronto Film Fest
There may not be a Slumdog Millionaire at 2009's Toronto International Film Fest. But it was a great year for drama from bankable filmmakers like Jason Reitman.
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Cooking With Stella at TIFF stars Don McKellar
Opening in a world premiere gala performance at TIFF 2009, Cooking With Stella is a passable, off-beat comedy starring Don McKellar, Lisa Ray and Seema Biswas.
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Spicy Mango Salad Recipe
Director Dilip Mehta's film Cooking With Stella features wonderful Indian food including this delicious Indian fusion Spicy Mango Salad Recipe.
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Stella's Kerala Shrimp Curry Recipe
Cooking with Stella starring Don McKellar, Lisa Ray and Selma Biswas is a foodie's delight featuring colourful cuisine of South India.
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The Vintner's Luck at TIFF 2009
The Vintner's Luck tells the story of a peasant wine maker in the early 19th century France striving to make the perfect wine - with the help of an angel.
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TIFF 2009 Films Showcase Drama, Great Stories
Films screening at the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival tell smaller, quieter stories. Sure, George Clooney and Oprah are in town. But Sacha Baron Cohen is not.
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Dirty Dancing Musical a Stage Hit
Dirty Dancing writer Eleanor Bergstein explains the phenom that Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey brought to life onscreen - and how it found a natural home on the stage.
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Glazed Lemon Cake Recipe
A simple, sweet and tart lemon cake. Perfect with coffee or tea and easy enough to make with kids.
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2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Canada
The FIFA Mens Under-20 World Cup Soccer or Football Tournament is the second most important soccer event in the world -- coming to Canada this summer!
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Dining Out in Stockholm Sweden
Dining out in Stockholm is better than ever. The Swedish capital boasts many Michelin starred restaurants and Stockholm's best restaurants are run by daring young chefs.
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Shopping in Stockholm Sweden
There's great shopping in Stockholm: from uber-trendy Euro-designers like Fillipa K to Swedish design in the Soder district.
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French Duck Confit Recipe
Confit is a classical French preparation and a wonderful way of preserving meat. Chef Craig Domville of Le Paradis bistro in Toronto explains confit step-by-step.
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French Duck Lyonnaise Recipe
This traditional Lyonnaise preparation is a hearty meal with duck confit baked with potatoes, and served with a splash of white wine vinegar and roasted onions. Oh la la!
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Brigadeiro Recipe
Brigadeiro is a popular, easy-to-make, sweet enjoyed at Brazilian parties. It's simple, tasty and uses Brazil's favourite sweet ingredient: sweetened condensed milk. Yum!
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Deepa Mehta's Water Gets Oscar Nod
Water's Director Deepa Mehta and Producer David Hamilton celebrate Water's Academy Award nomination with Toronto well-wishers.
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Alternatives to Olive Oil
There's not a cupboard in the land that doesn't have at least one type of olive oil. But is olive oil the best choice? Grapeseed oil has a higher flash point.
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Best Cooking Oils: Not Only Olive
Olive oil is great, but not for everything. Top chefs suggest trying canola oil, truffle oil for finishing, nut oils and even, gasp, butter!
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Carrot Ginger Vinaigrette Recipe
No olive oil here! Boston's Chef Eric Brennan shares a light vinaigrette recipe made with grapeseed oil.
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Pefect Sushi Rice Recipe
Perfect sushi rice (rice steeped in vinegar) is the key to making tasty homemade sushi. Check out Chef Tojo's recipe for making perfect sushi rice.
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Tojo's Sushi Maki Recipe
Vancouver Chef Tojo shares his recipe for Sushi Maki and step-by-step instructions to make your own sushi rolls at home. Hint: it's all about the rice.
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Tojos Vancouver Sushi Restaurant
Tojo's Restaurant in Vancouver has been delighting local diners with the best sushi and Japanese cuisine in town for years.
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Celebrity Winemakers
Celebrity winemakers have the cash to indulge their inner vintners by making wine as a posh pastime. But are celebrity wines any good?
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