Month: June 2026

Summer is here, and if you’re growing tomatoes, zucchini, or anything else in the garden right now, I have a three-step trick that will change how you finish every single dish.

Flaky salt is already a gamechanger, but when you add lemon zest, it becomes something else entirely. It takes 30 seconds to make and lasts for weeks. And once you have a jar of it on your counter, I promise you will reach for it constantly.

I grew up in Winnipeg, where lemons don’t grow and winter lasts six months. Then I married into a passionate Italian-Canadian family who cooked as though everything mattered, and in their kitchen, lemons were always present. Always purposeful. Never an afterthought. That Italian instinct for the lemon changed the way I cook forever. This recipe is one of the simplest expressions of it.

Lemon Zest Flaky Salt

1. Place 1/4 cup of flaky sea salt in a small bowl. The flakes should be big – this is not the moment for fine table salt. I use Maldon.

Zest one medium lemon directly into the bowl. Mix well, so the salt and zest get to know each other properly.

Spread the mixture out on a plate and let it dry for five to ten minutes.

That’s it. You’re done.

How I Actually Use It

The obvious place to start is fresh garden tomatoes. Sprinkle this over a thick slice of a summer tomato and you will never eat a tomato plain again. The lemon cuts through the sweetness, the salt draws out the juice, and the whole thing tastes like it came from a restaurant kitchen.

But this is where I want you to think bigger, because in my kitchen this jar gets used on almost everything:

Grilled Salmon

Scatter it over the fish the moment it comes off the heat. The residual warmth releases the lemon oil and the whole kitchen smells incredible.

Scrambled Eggs

A pinch on top just before you eat them. It sounds too simple to matter. It is not too simple to matter.

Avocado Toast

This has become a non-negotiable in my house. Avocado, good bread, lemon zest salt, done.

Corn on the Cob

Rub a little butter into the corn while it’s hot, then dust with the lemon salt. People will ask you what you did to it.

Baked Potatoes

The baked potato trick is one of my favourites: rub a potato in olive oil, coat the outside with the lemon salt, bake for 55 minutes. The skin comes out crispy, golden, and fragrant. Everyone at the table fights over the part they’d normally leave behind.

Margarita Glass

And my personal favourite, which I will not apologise for: on the rim of a margarita glass. The Italian family who taught me to love lemons would probably have something to say about that. But it works beautifully.

Want to Mix It Up?

Add 1/2 teaspoon of dried herbs alongside the zest. Rosemary and thyme work beautifully, as does crushed fennel seed if you’re feeling adventurous. Keep the herb quantity roughly half the amount of salt so the flavours stay subtle and combined, rather than one thing shouting over another.

I keep a jar of the plain version and a jar of the rosemary version on my counter at all times. Once you start, you will understand why.

Simple things, done well. That is the whole La Limone philosophy.

Let’s Have a Conversation:

What kind of salt do you use? Do you prefer complicated recipes or simple ones? What do you use lemons for in your house?

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Poor Judgment’s been slandered, accused and maligned,
As if using good sense were a terrible crime.

“Don’t judge!” say some people. “Be spiritual instead!”
Yet without a bit of judgment, we’d all bump our heads.

We’d wander through life like a cart with no wheel,
Or smile at a snake while ignoring how we feel.

If somebody’s actions annoy you to bits,
Or tempt you to launch them into garbage pits,

Don’t pretend you’re enlightened and floating above,
While secretly simm’ring and calling it love.

If you’re mad, then you’re mad. It is simply a fact.
The question is not that—but how you’ll react.

You needn’t stuff turnips in anyone’s nose,
Though heaven knows sometimes the temptation grows.

Instead, ask yourself why this thing caught your eye.
What value, what boundary, what truth passed nearby? 

Often our judgments are signals and signs,
Like little red flags on emotional lines.

The danger begins when we bury what’s real,
Denying the thoughts and the things that we feel.

For lying to yourself is a troublesome game;
The body keeps score, though the mind shifts the blame.

We weren’t born to conquer emotions and hide.
We were born to experience life’s changing tide.

So, notice your feelings, then choose what is wise.
Let truth clear the fog from your heart and your eyes.

For people who silence what bothers them most
May resemble a vegetable more than a host.

And if they persist in pretending they’re fine,
They may start to resemble a fungus with time.

Reflection Questions:

Do you think judgment is a good or bad thing? How do you use yours?

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Older adults have been getting a bad rap lately. Everywhere you look, there are videos about old men yelling at neighborhood kids or silver-haired women calling the police over a noisy pool party.

So what is going on? Why do some older people act this way?

Research suggests that people do not suddenly become miserable with age. These attitudes often develop gradually over time. As we grow older, we become more comfortable with our opinions and less willing to have someone question them. Some people begin to feel they have already experienced everything life has to offer. Others start to view the world through the lens of negative news stories and conclude that people are basically selfish or untrustworthy.

Of course, that is a broad generalization. Many older adults remain just as kind, optimistic, and open-minded as they were when they were younger.

But Why Are Some People Like This?

As we age, we can become set in our ways and resistant to being told anything, especially by younger people. We may hesitate to admit when we are wrong or do not know something, preferring instead to just dig in.

Unfortunately, the younger generations no longer respect their elders as some older people feel they should. Much of the knowledge we spent decades acquiring is now readily available online so our wisdom and experience is no longer wanted.

We also need to remember that older adults are a group in name only. Beyond the decades in which they were born, they may have very little in common. You cannot define an entire generation by a single trait. Older adults are just as diverse as any other age group.

For our part, we often assume certain changes are unavoidable when we age. While aging does bring challenges, we cannot blame everything that goes wrong on old age.

Take memory lapses, for example. Research shows that memory does not necessarily decline dramatically with age. Many people remain mentally sharp well into their 90s and beyond. Yet when we walk into a room and forget why we went there, we instantly blame aging. When a younger person does the same thing, nobody thinks twice about it.

The truth is that there is no reason to change the way we think simply because we have reached a certain age. If you have always been active, independent and curious, age alone will not remove those qualities. In fact, many of the ornery older people we encounter today were probably ornery when they were younger too. Sometimes age does not reduce bad behavior, it amplifies it.

So How Do You Stay Young at Heart?

To stay young at heart, I offer five ideas:

1. Be Curious

You have not seen it all and the past does not determine the future. Life moves quickly, and it is important to stay engaged with how the world is changing so it doesn’t leave you behind.

Keep stretching your boundaries by exploring new places, meeting different people, and considering unfamiliar ideas. As we age, our world can become smaller, especially after retirement. Curiosity and acting on it keeps it wide open and exciting.

2. Keep Moving

I am not just talking about exercise, although that matters too. I mean everyday movement.

It is not always possible to get to the gym or go on a long hike, but regular movement throughout the day can improve health and reduce the risk of many chronic conditions.

Walk around the block. Take a few laps around the mall. Park farther away from the grocery store entrance. Wander down every aisle instead of rushing through with a list. Small choices like these can add thousands of extra steps each week.

A simple stretching routine a few times a day can also improve flexibility, circulation, and overall comfort.

3. Socialize

Having friends of different ages, backgrounds and life experiences helps keep you connected to fresh perspectives and makes you more tolerant of other people and cultures.

Have you noticed that conversations among peers often reduces to a series of complaints and medical ailments. Conversations with younger people frequently focus on plans, goals, opportunities, and possibilities. That’s why it’s important to socialize with as many generations as possible as often as possible.

4. Experiment

By our 60s, we pretty much know our preferences. That is exactly why it is important to try something new as often as possible. Experiment with different foods, hairstyles, hobbies, classes or travel destinations. Aging starts to feel limiting when we stop taking chances.

Each morning, challenge yourself to do one thing that feels unfamiliar. It does not have to be dramatic. Visit a new coffee shop. See a movie by yourself. Explore a different neighborhood. Life is still an adventure, but you have to get up off the sofa.

5. Learn

Nothing keeps you young quite like learning.

Whether it is a cooking class, a pottery workshop, a foreign language, or even your first attempt at coding, there is something out there for everyone.

Groupon often offers discounted classes, and many senior centers provide instruction in activities such as Tai Chi, Mahjong, painting, and fitness. Local recreation centers, libraries, and parks frequently offer low-cost opportunities to learn something new.

Volunteering can also expose you to new skills, new people and new experiences without the pressures or rigidity of a job.

It is possible to grow older without growing old. It just takes a willingness to get out of your comfort zone and spread your wings.

Let’s Chat:

What have you done recently that has changed your life? Do you like being old? How do stereotypes about aging people affect you?