As Valentine's Day approaches this weekend, we think about all those we love... family and friends... as well as our 'special someone'. And we think too that this is Heart Month; we are all gaining 'maturity' with each passing day, all the more reason to think seriously about  our heart health. In keeping with that thought, Patrick's recipe this month is a healthy alternative to a common and much-loved brunch favourite, pancakes.

We've had some ups and downs in the thermometer of late, so if you are tired of the yo-yo cycle so typical of this time of year, pop in for a cup of tea and put it from your mind! You may just see that special little something that can lift your spirits to trundle through the last six weeks of winter weather!