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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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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Snack Your Way to a Healthier You
We all know fruits and vegetables are good for us. For the estimated 87 per cent of Canadian women who will resolve to eat healthier...
How to Create a Holiday Tablescape
Dear Marc: I’ve always wanted to learn how to make those amazing Tablescapes I see in magazines and department stores. I can...
4 No-Fuss Tips for Easy Outdoor Entertaining
Some of the best memories are made in your own backyard. Take full advantage of the warm weather with these simple tricks to make yo...
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...
Mandy’s Favourite Kitchen Must-Have’s
Mandy shares her thoughts on 6 fantastic kitchen gadgets she loves! 1. Ice Maker “Marc loves ice in just about everything but...
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...
6 Tips on Organizing Your Kitchen
1. Small, clear compartments can be purchased at the dollar store to help de-clutter your junk drawer. 2. Label your cords and use p...
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...
Tips to Throw a New Year’s Eve Party on a Budget
Hosting a New Years Eve party can be equal parts exciting and expensive. Between food, drinks, decorations, not to mention unforesee...
Tips for Hosting a Holiday Wine Tasting
If there were ever a month to eat, drink and be merry, this would be it. And while we can’t necessarily gift your merriment th...
Delight Guests with Fun Flavours in Summer Snacks
Barbecue-bash throwers, birthday-party planners and sleep-out schedulers take note — pumpkin isn’t just for Thanksgiving or Ha...
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...
Indulge in this Peanutty Take on the Classic Nanaimo Bar
We Canadians know and love the Nanaimo bar, but did you know that peanut butter was invented in Canada too? There’s no better...