Flavour

by Joan Saunders | photos by Amanda Cribdon Photography -  Every time I make crêpes, I think: "Why don't I make these more often?" They're easy, they're impressive, they can be packed with sweet or savoury yumminess, and they can be made ahead of time. What's not to love? To top it all off, guests

by Courtney Thomas, Quince Café | photo by Janis Jean Photography -  January: a month for easing into a new year following the hustle of the holiday season. It’s a time for seeking out moments of comfort, making meals that nourish our bodies and finding clever ways to stretch our dollars. While perhaps for many

by Joan Saunders | photos by Amanda Cribdon Photography -  I find that January is a time to pull back a bit from the excesses of the holiday season, hibernate a little and enjoy some hearty, healthy and heart-warming winter meals. Of course, there's always the pesky question of resolutions, but I consistently and irritatingly

by Joan Saunders | photos by Amanda Cribdon Photography -  Certain scents pull me back to a specific time or place. When I smell cedar shavings, I am reminded immediately of my grandfather's workshop. Lilac recalls a friend's garden and cinnamon, ginger and sweet caramel always make me think of baking with my family over

by Joan Saunders | photo by Janis Jean Photography -  While it’s expected that mashed potatoes will appear for autumn meals, you can also explore the unexpected and showcase fabulous fall root vegetables through a tempting variety of side dishes. Not only are the colours amazing, but the flavours also run the gamut from sweet

by Joan Saunders | photos by Amanda Cribdon Photography -  Over the years, I've learned to trust and often rely on some secret ingredients that hail from different countries and from a variety of regional cuisines: anchovies, balsamic vinegar, cardamon, lemon, Greek yogurt, vinegar, soy sauce, sriracha, harissa, horseradish and shallots, to name just a

by Joan Saunders | photos by Amanda Cribdon Photography -  Condiments are my jam. I'm a big fan of relish, mustard, mayo, ketchup, spicy spreads and yes, most definitely, chutney. I started making chutney years ago when we had a plum tree in our garden that produced millions of little yellow plums. I had to

by Tracie Zahavich, Fox & Monocle Cafe | photo by Janis Jean Photography -  Peaches are our favourite stone fruit to work with. The sweetness, the juiciness, their intoxicating flavour … the peach is such a versatile ingredient; it's delicious fresh and holds up well when cooked. Peaches also hold on to smokey flavour well,