A festive European tradition: The origins of mulled wine
byAfter a wintry day, or a long day of holiday shopping, there’s nothing better than kicking back on the sofa with a warm drink…
Food & Drink
A NEW YEAR RESOLUTION THAT’S GOOD FOR YOU AND THE PLANET: As more people turn to plant-based diets, local restaurants adapt with vegan and vegetarian options
byLowering your levels of meat consumption does more than cut calories and decrease your risk of heart disease. Research supports that reducing or eliminating…
UPPER CRUST: THE ANATOMY OF THE PERFECT TART
byYotam Ottolenghi, the famed London-based Israeli chef, is quoted saying: “The differences between a tart, a pie, and a Quiche are a blur.” With the diverse backgrounds…
HEALTHY STARTS: THE BUSY FAMILY BREAKFAST CHALLENGE
byMention early mornings and everyone gets the jitters. When you’re trying to get a busy family out the door – on time – breakfast…
Sweet Corn: The Golden Treasure Of Summer
byThe first thing I think of at a picnic or when I attend an outdoor summer party, is sweet Ontario summer corn. I consider…
Stop and smell the Rosé
byRosé used to be considered a slightly unsophisticated patio pleaser, a wine somewhere in between red and white. Historically, it was often sweet and mostly fairly unexciting. However, times have changed and rosé is rapidly on the rise, both in quality and flavour and certainly,…
Yours to Discover (and Eat): Ruby Red Ontario Strawberries
byStrawberries are one of Ontario’s sweetest reminders of summer. It’s not unusual to feel nostalgic when thinking of summer afternoons spent in the strawberry…
In a Glaze of Glory: Add a delicious finish to your Easter holiday dinner
byEaster today is a little different from its origins. After all, I’m not sure how many Catholics in the 14th century would have celebrated…
ONTARIO RHUBARB: CAN IT BE FORCED?
byIf you were thinking that rhubarb was one of the first crops out of the ground every spring and it’s harvested along with strawberries…
IN OUR OWN BACKYARD: A Winter of Local Eating
byIf you live for lattes, waking up to a steaming cup of local lavender tea might sound hard to swallow. Get past the lack…