The Perfect Cheese Platter – An Homage to Fromage
byA cheese platter, when carefully planned, has as many flavour nuances, multifaceted characters or countless varieties as a selection of fine wine. Key differentiations…
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Root Vegetables: Your Local Guide for a Thanksgiving Feast
byHave you ever noticed that most of the vegetables we see at the farmers’ market grow above ground? It may not be something you…
UGLY MAKES SENSE: and it tastes good…
byIt was spring and I’d just planted my garden. Every day I watched as the little shoots grew into unruly plants. I put supports…
Fresh from the Farm – Benefits to buying your meals from local farms this season
byHow often do you read the labels on the food you’re buying from the grocery store? Even the most health-conscious consumers struggle with deciphering…
Farmers Markets – How to make the most of the market
byMy definition of farmers’ markets: culinary playgrounds for chefs and foodies, hunting grounds for the most unique local produce, a place to get the…
IT’S 5 O’CLOCK SOMEWHERE – The No-Fuss Happy Hour Tradition
byWhen I’m on holiday, I make sure I’m always available for Happy Hour. You know that magic 60-minutes when you and a friend can…
CINCO DE MAYO Local Mexican food that’s gourmet enough to say, “Ole!”
byWhen asked about her plans for the Cinco de Mayo celebration, restaurateur Janet Bravo of Made in Mexico responded, “Absolutely, we’re going to celebrate….
Easter Ham & Cheese – Add a delicious start and finish to your holiday dinner
byEaster today is a little different from its origins. After all, we’re not sure how many Catholics in the 14th century would have celebrated…
What’s Brewing? The craft beer experience expands with a new brewery in town
byWhen you walk in the front door of Arch Brewing on Pony Drive in Newmarket, you can’t help but notice something majestic in the…
Artisan Edible Treats – More reason to outsource your baking this holiday season.
byDuring the holiday season, home kitchens all across the region were once busy with family cookie baking, frosting Yule Logs and soaking fruitcakes. But…