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Homemade ravioli recipe, Terry’s new challenge!

The origins of ravioli According to Wikipedia, ravioli comes from China. It is likely that the recipe for ravioli reached Italy via Arab countries. In fact, the oldest known recipe for this pasta, now recognized as a typical Italian pasta recipe, comes from a 10th Century Arabic cookbook. It consists of pasta squares filled with … Continued

Pasta with Italian sausage in tomato sauce… or rosé sauce.

Of course, Terry Pomerantz uses fresh food. He always buys his sausages from an artisan butcher in the Atwater, Jean-Talon or West Island markets. He prefers to accompany his Italian sausage pasta with a rosé sauce or a sundried tomato sauce, typical of southern Italian cuisine. Pasta recipe with Italian sausage and rosé sauce à … Continued

The best types of wood for the grill, according to Terry Pomrantz

20 % hickory. “I always use organic hardwood charcoal. Oak and hickory quickly produce high heat levels and burn between 4 to 6 hours. Organic wood charcoal does not contain any chemicals or additives that give your food a fuel-like flavor. How to use wood chips on the grill? Great wood, great taste When Terry … Continued

Terry Pomerantz’s thoughts on the importance of family ties.

According to Terry Pomerantz, the importance of family is crucial. “Family support is the best social insurance program that exists. What serves to show you that you can truly rely on your family members, is that they will be there for you even when it is unthinkably hard. When that happens, it becomes the best … Continued

Thanksgiving is all about celebrating the family

Lars Plougmann from United Kingdom, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons For Terry Pomerantz, the importance of Thanksgiving is rooted in two pillars: family and generosity. “It’s the last long weekend before the holiday season. The colours of fall are stunning. Thanksgiving is a beautiful time to come together as a family. It’s a time … Continued

Toxic father: how to sever ties?

Whether it is the dad or the mom, a loving parent can truly be the wind beneath their child’s wings. However, when a parent is toxic, the child’s development can be halted and severely damaged. Terry Pomerantz presents basic information that can help identify if a father is considered toxic. Terry hopes that this information … Continued

How to easily explain war to children

Each day, media puts forth dozens of headlines about wars, threats and conflict. Curious, children listen to their parents who discuss these topics. Even if they seem like they’re playing, it doesn’t mean they are not listening to the adults talking. “Explaining war to children is an absolute necessity if we wish to reassure them” … Continued

Toxic mother: how to cut ties?

When Terry Pomerantz replaced his father, Saül, at the head of the family foundation, he decided to personally invest himself by helping children in need. No matter if these children are victims of illness, poverty, intimidation or toxic parents, Terry and all of his collaborators at the Pomerantz Foundation really take their wellbeing to heart … Continued

A poem for dad – Terry Pomerantz, head of the Pomerantz Foundation, reflects on fatherhood

“When they come together, a mom and a dad gift their children with all the love in the world. And when a mother and a father offer their children all the love in the world, these children will grow up to gift their own children with all the love in the world too” says Terry … Continued