
With Mother's Day just around the corner, I've been thinking of who is an exemplary mom that exudes love of food in Canada. And while several names came to mind, there are few Canadian food gurus that have the credentials of Trish...
(0) Comments | Posted May 9, 2013 | 12:24 PM

Ottawa has gone from snow and sleet to heat almost overnight. It's the perfect weather for outdoor dining and high on the list for a hot summer evening in the National Capital Region is the beautiful screened porch at Restaurant Les Fougères in Chelsea....
(0) Comments | Posted April 9, 2013 | 12:39 PM

Our parents and grandparents subscribed to magazines, and the book of the month club. While many of these have died or struggled, the last couple of years have seen the birth of a new genre called subscription e-commerce, or subcom for short.
(2) Comments | Posted March 12, 2013 | 12:57 PM

Chef Lora Kirk from Toronto's Ruby Watchco talks to us about her favourite ingredients, why she prefers supporting local food producers and her perfect food day. Discover Lora's favourite local foods and recipes in her bacon-themed Chef's Box.
Chef Kirk...
(0) Comments | Posted January 28, 2013 | 11:45 AM
Domenic Serio, Executive Chef at the Inn at Bay Fortune on PEI, talks to us about his passions and his perfect food day on PEI. Discover the flavours of Atlantic Canada in Domenic's Chef's Box.

Born and raised in...
(1) Comments | Posted January 11, 2013 | 11:48 AM

Now here's a salsa company that's truly homegrown. Ruben Marabotto is the proud owner of Las Salsas, based in Winnipeg. New to the scene, his Delicious Kicks brand of authentic salsas launched this year and is gaining a following in...
(0) Comments | Posted January 11, 2013 | 7:54 AM

James Beard award-winning author and food expert Jennifer McLagan talks to us about her passions, living in Paris and her perfect Valentine's Day dinner.
Jennifer McLagan left behind a degree in economics and politics in Australia early on to pursue a career...
(0) Comments | Posted December 13, 2012 | 4:32 PM

Gourmet marshmallows are one of the hottest food trends in 2012. They're fun and nostalgic, with no shortage of incredible flavours (toasted coconut, chai and cinnamon maple just to name a few!). Tina Bacon is the creative mind behind
(0) Comments | Posted November 20, 2012 | 11:52 AM

Is your extra-virgin olive oil really what you think it is? According to Tom Mueller, the author of Extra Virginity: The Sublime and Scandalous World of Olive Oil, 70 per cent of the extra-virgin olive oil sold worldwide is watered down with...
(2) Comments | Posted November 15, 2012 | 4:44 PM
Mustard is a craftier condiment than it gets credit for. A truly versatile ingredient, it's used in the cuisines of countries across the globe and therefore is one of the most popular spices and condiments around. I tend to think that a person's choice in mustard can reveal a lot...
(0) Comments | Posted October 24, 2012 | 12:15 PM

Afke Zonderland is the enthusiastic chef behind Foods Alive. She has a passion for gourmet vegetarian food and lives an abundant and healthy lifestyle in Okanagan, British Columbia. When she's not busy in the kitchen, you can find her biking...
(1) Comments | Posted September 22, 2012 | 12:00 AM
Thanksgiving is the day when most (if not all) of your family comes together to eat. This year, why not deliver a truly pan-Canadian multicourse feast that's delicious and ready all at the same time. With only two weeks until the big day, now's the time to check out what's...
(3) Comments | Posted September 13, 2012 | 4:08 PM
For a true burst of flavour, pick up a jar of local raw honey gathered from local bee hives. Because bees don't travel very far from the hive, the honey tastes like everything that blooms in the area, rather than a single distinctive note. Depending on the season and the...
(0) Comments | Posted September 1, 2012 | 7:02 AM
When I first visited Montréal, I couldn't believe that there are four markets in the city which are open every day of the week. These markets are treasures and offer an amazing glimpse into Montreal's unbelievable food culture.
SLIDESHOW: A Foodie Tour of Montréal
After seeing the reviews on...
(0) Comments | Posted August 22, 2012 | 7:55 AM
In 2006, Omnnivore launched its first food festival in Deauville, France. This year, the French gastronomic group went international, and selected Montreal as one of its 12 destinations. The focus is on the young, innovative talents taking on the food scene. The event took place at the Société...

(0) Comments | Posted May 9, 2013 | 12:41 PM