Flavour

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