The Sweet History Of Canadian Maple Syrup
Each February or March, with lined boots and knit mittens, Canadians head to the sugar bush in search of something sweet. Sure, the photo…
Food & Drink
The Secret Ingredient Is Cinnamon
If you’ve been looking for that “secret ingredient” in a recipe handed down by previous generations – try cinnamon. It’s the one spice you’re…
Taste of Oakville and Taste of Burlington: Taste Something New
Picture this – your loved ones are coming over for dinner. It could be a special occasion. Maybe a birthday or a celebration. Your…
HEARTY AND WHOLESOME: Super Bowls Make Super Meals
Ditch your plate and grab a bowl, these easy one-dish concoctions are revolutionizing mealtime. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner – bowls are typically…
Ode to the Humble Potato: The Perfect Side for Every Holiday Meal
It’s hard to find a more versatile vegetable than the potato. It can be fried, scalloped, roasted, mashed, or hashed. Potatoes are gluten-free and…
Expert Pick: Holiday Wines That Sparkle
Whether they’re for gifting, toasting, or sacredly sipping, sparkling wines add a special touch to the holiday season. The demand for sparkling wine has…
Sweet, Salty and Smooth: Treats For Any Occasion
With an abundance of colourful lights and family celebrations, the holidays have officially arrived – all 12 of them. That’s right. Within the month…
Perfecting Paella
As a relentless foodie, my recent trip to Spain took me in search of the perfect paella. One often sees romantic images of groups…
Crisp And Crafty Cider
It wasn’t all that long ago that craft beer took Ontario by storm. In 2015, after much grumbling by craft brewers and beer drinkers…
A Top Of Spaghetti: The Search For The Perfect Meatball
I’m partial to a meatball. They’re incredibly versatile and easy to make, and for me at least –they’re nostalgic. Over the years, I watched…