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SIDE HUSTLES Do an online search for “Side Hustles” and you’ll find pages of get rich quick ideas, but do they actually deliver? As with any side job (or hustle as they’re commonly referred to now) a lot depends on how much work you’re willing to put in and how saturated your local market is. For instance, becoming a rideshare driver, dog walker or snow shoveller in a small town would be great if there’s not a lot of competition, but not so great if everyone else is offering the same service. So do your research before starting anything. Not only do you want to find something in demand, that you can actually do and have time for, but find something that you’ll enjoy. If you’re working extra hours each day to earn more money, you might as well enjoy those hours. Some side hustles can be as simple as getting paid to take surveys online or test websites or apps for glitches or more extreme like renting out a spare bedroom or running a dropshipping business. Be sure to look into any licenses or permits required and how you will be paid and what the return on investment will be. Also research the company and ensure they are legitimate before signing on. Some people end up turning their side jobs into profitable, full-time businesses but most find it’s only sustainable for a short period of time. But if you’re looking to fund a summer vacation, a few months of extra work in the winter might be all you need!

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MUSHROOMS ON TOAST

INGREDIENTS: • 2 Spanish onions, finely chopped • 1 tbsp butter • ¼ cup maple syrup • ½ cup butter • 4 cups baby button mushrooms • ¾ cups Gorgonzola cheese • 2 lemons, for juice and zest • 2 eggs • ½ cup white vinegar • 2 slices sourdough bread • 1 tbsp finely chopped chives • Pinch of salt & pepper

DIRECTIONS: 1. Finely chop onions. In a large skillet, add 1 tbsp butter and slowly cook and caramelize onions, stirring occasionally. Slowly pour in the maple syrup, stir 2. In a separate pan, add in the remaining butter and let it melt. Once melted, add in the mushrooms and cook them on medium-low heat. Once the mushrooms are soft and tender, add in the caramelized onions. Stir in the Gorgonzola cheese, until melted and smooth. 3. Zest lemon into a small bowl and set aside, then juice the lemon into mushroom mix. Stir. 4. For your poached eggs, bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt. Let the water roll and bubble before adding in white vinegar. Using a spoon, quickly, but carefully, stir the water in a circular motion to create a small cyclone in the water. While the water swirls, crack your egg into the middle of the water and let cook for 5-6 minutes. Tip: Use a perforated spoon to remove the egg. Repeat the same process with the other eggs. 5. Toast your slices of sourdough bread with butter on a skillet. 6. To plate, spoon buttery Gorgonzola mushrooms on the toast. Top with a poached egg, lemon zest, a sprinkle of chopped chives and season with salt and pepper.

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