Silver and Gold Magazine Winter 2016 | Page 18

silvergoldmagazine.ca FOOD + recipes Keep warm to enjoy the cold weather! The winter season can be a delightful time of year. There are many fun ways we can keep warm and enjoy the cold weather. Here are some suggestions for you to consider: Cozy up with friends – Engaging in cozy dinners with friends and family is a nice way to overcome the winter blues. Keep your gatherings fun by going out to enjoy a buffet dinner. The great thing about a buffet is that everyone can have fun trying a wide variety of different foods, and there is everyone for everyone to enjoy. Mandarin Restaurant’s award-winning buffet features over 150 different dishes on their buffet and a casual dining atmosphere that is perfect for any size of gathering. Don’t feel like going out? – How about take-out or delivery? Nothing warms the heart more than the delicious tastes of hot foods on a cold day – like a warm bowl of Wonton or Hot & Sour soup, or classic Chicken Noodle soup. Mandarin also offers a wide range of tasty dishes that will tempt you to pick up some take-out or have it delivered – By Shoba Singh to your door. It’s a great place to satisfy any food craving this season... in the comfort of your own home! Keep active! – Don’t let the cold temperatures outside scare you from staying active. Although the chilly air may tempt you to cuddle up on the couch in front of the fireplace, one of the best ways to keep your body heated is to move around. Begin your day with a few stretches, breathing and warming poses such as: Chair Pose, Child’s Pose or Downward Facing Dog. Or maybe you feel like something a little more fast-paced? JUST DANCE THE COLD AWAY! Make a playlist of your favourite songs and dance to your heart’s content. Remember, it’s all about having fun while enjoying the winter! • The “Child’s Pose” is beneficial if you have fatigue; releases tension in the back, shoulders and chest, flexes the body’s internal organs, lengthens and stretches the spine, encourages strong and steady breathing. Warm up to our Award-Winning Buffet! Burlington (Fairview/Brant) 905-632-6000 Erin Mills (Dundas/Winston Churchill) 905-569-7000 Niagara Falls (McLeod/QEW) 905-358-7000 18 More articles, recipes & events online: www.silvergoldmagazine.ca