Your Favourite Food? There’s a Sommelier for that!
When you hear the word, “sommelier” you most likely picture an expert at pairing and serving wine. But the term is evolv...
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Broccoli Soup with Massimo Capra
Celebrity Chef Massimo Capra shares his wife’s favourite pregnancy craving: a delicious, easy to make broccoli soup! Catch ful...
Trends for Backyard Entertaining 2016
All around sustainability. Sustainable design, when it comes to landscaping as well as outdoor decor, is big in 2016 for a few reaso...
Impressive Make-Ahead Meals
This one pot ragout is extremely flavourful and an easy weekend meal. Mushrooms blend seamlessly with the ground lamb, extending the...
Pinstrosity or Pin Win: Chocolate Bowls!
Have you ever scrolled through Pinterest and wondered: Are these crafts and creations real? If so, who’s making them? And how?...
The Perfect Holiday Gift: Chocolates with a Twist
Chocolate is the universal holiday gift idea. It’s the perfect gift for a hostess, a client, a hard to shop for loved one or t...
Celebrate Summer’s Sweeter Side with Local Berries
During the summer months, Canadians across the country are fortunate to have access to fresh and naturally sweet local berries. Whet...
Cooking with Ocean Wise Executive Chef Ned Bell
Feel good about your dinner by choosing to eat sustainable seafood. Selecting ocean-friendly seafood is easier than you think, expla...
Make Your Own Condiments for the Best Burger Bar
Spice up any grilling recipe by upgrading your condiments with simple flavor combinations. Perfect for burgers, these great fusions...
6 Health Benefits of Chia
Before Netflix and the internet made commercials a thing of the past, you may have stumbled across an ad for funky ceramic animals,...
Simple Ideas to Make Your Holiday Party Planning Easier
Planning a holiday party is hectic, between accommodating busy schedules, picking the right playlist to set the mood, and putting ou...
Tips for Hosting a Holiday Party in a Small Space
Opt for an alternative Christmas tree There’s nothing quite like a real tree to festive-ify your home, but if you’re lac...
Quick Breakfast Ideas
The quality of your breakfast can directly determine the kind of day you will have. Research shows that people who have a healthy br...
5 Healthy Christmas-Themed Treats
The Christmas season is all about family, festivities and of course, food. Though it’s hard to ignore the inevitable weight ga...
Planked Maple-Ginger Salmon
Nothing says summer quite like a delicious dinner made on the barbecue. This year, why not try something extra when preparing your n...
5 Common Healthy Eating Myths (& The Truth You Need to Know)
Myth: Celery has negative calories because you burn more calories chewing it than they actually contain. Truth: Generally, t...
5 Ways to Dish Up Local Produce
It’s the prime season to bring farm fresh produce to your table. Joining a community supported agriculture group or shopping a...
Spice Up Your Meal With This Unique Hot Sauce
Schug is a Middle Eastern hot sauce that originated in Yemen. It can be either red or green, depending on the colour of hot chili pe...
6 Sustainable Seafood Items at your Favourite Asian Restaurant
Seafood is a staple in many international cuisines, including two of our favourites: Japanese and Chinese. These feature delicious f...
Honey Fennel and Grapefruit Glazed Chicken
As we get deeper into winter, it becomes more difficult to fill our shopping carts and dinner plates with fresh, in-season produce....
Try this Sustainable West Coast Take on a Seafood Classic
Who doesn’t love fish and chips? But what about upgrading your pub favourite with nutritious salmon, high in protein, omega 3...
10 Quick, Creative Hacks for Summer Entertaining
DIY table lamps Create your own ambiance, using old wine glasses, LED candles and lampshades made out of scrapbook paper – (find the...
Learn the Perfect Wine Pairings for Holiday Foods
On top of buying presents for everyone and preparing the feast, choosing which wines to serve at your holiday party can be overwhelm...
Mandy’s No-Bake, Gluten-Free, No-Sugar-Added Cheesecake
Fruit Topping 2 cups frozen berries of choice 1 cup water 3 Tbsp cornstarch mixed with cold water Bring fruit and water to a boil. A...
Give Your Kids a Healthy Start in the Kitchen
Everyone wants their kids to make smarter, healthier food choices. The best way to achieve this is by involving them — whether that&...