Mary Corpening Barber and Sara Corpening Whiteford

Recent studies show that the powerful antioxidants and phytochemicals in a blueberry smoothie may improve cognitive function. 

Blueberry smoothie: Brain-boost smoothie

Recent studies show that the powerful antioxidants and phytochemicals in blueberries may improve cognitive function. Paired with walnuts, they make a blueberry smoothie that tops the antioxidant chart. The rich nuttiness of the walnuts complements the berries, and they may work a little magic on your memory. Word has it that walnuts contain essential fatty acids that support the development of brain cells and neurotransmitters, so sip this unforgettable smoothie and you may just forget less!

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This week's Chatelaine Cooking Club challenge is the gorgeous Very Berry Galette on the cover of our August issue. Find out the details at Chatelaine.com!

Your next Cooking Club challenge: Cook the Cover!

<h3>Welcome to the Chatelaine Cooking Club!</h3>

How does it work? The first Friday of every month we send out the call for you to recreate a winning dish we’ve selected from the current issue of Chatelaine.
Then what? All you do is chop, stir, cook or bake it up, snap a photo of your culinary prowess, send it to us, and at the end of the month, check back at Chatelaine.com to see if you submitted the prize-winning photo, or have been featured in our Chatelaine Cooking Club gallery! 

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Mixologist Nathan Cameron of Ontario's Fionn MacCool's has a sweet and refreshing way to drink beer

Mixologist Nathan Cameron of Ontario's Fionn MacCool's has a sweet and refreshing way to drink beer this May Two-Four.

The Austrian supermodel
Ingredients: 3/4 cup grapefruit juice
2 tbsp Galliano vanilla liqueur
1 1/2 tsp Chambord raspberry liqueur
3/4 cup Austrian beer, preferably Stiegl
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Directions: Pour grapefruit juice, Galliano and Chambord into a beer flute. Top with beer. Float raspberries on top. Serves 1.

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Make use of this in season produce with French toast, freezer jam, and a red wine ice cream crumble

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Blueberry brain-boost smoothie

Your next Cooking Club challenge: Cook the Cover!

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