Flavour

by Ross Bowles & Tracie Zahavich, Fox and Monocle Café | photo by Janis Jean Photography -  We are in love with squash at Fox and Monocle Café. The versatility of squash is what makes it a favourite fall and winter ingredient – it lends itself to both sweet and savoury dishes. Squash is a [...]

by Laura Waters, "Retiring & Rewiring" Owner of Snowdon House Gourmet and Gifts – watch for pop-up stores photo by Janis Jean Photography Sweet potatoes are a favourite of mine. They are rich in antioxidants, nutritious, high in fibre, rich in beta carotene and considered a healthy carb. This time of the year I think

I know cooks aren't supposed to congratulate themselves, but every time I make this recipe I think: "Wow; that's really good." And it is. And it's easy. And, as well, it fills the kitchen with the most delectable scents that are the perfect antidote to a rainy November day. It's a rich and bold way

by Joan Saunders | photos by Kathryn Alvarez Photography -  October means a bit of a shift in cooking; as the weather starts to change we look to heartier stews and soups to warm us up as it cools down. To go with these types of meals, I highly recommend homemade focaccia. It not only

by Joan Saunders | photos by Kathryn Alvarez Photograpy -  As we head into the end of summer, the sight of corn in the fields and on the table is a very welcome one indeed. Not only is corn so tasty on its own with just some butter, salt and pepper, but it's also so

by Joan Saunders | photos by Kathryn Alvarez Photography -  In August, we have a glut of goodness in the garden and at the farmers markets. You can't go wrong with the fresh produce and fruit available during the summer months! Take some time to get inspired by what's around us and enjoy the colours,

By Harninder Jacquot, Reel Meals YYJ | photo by Janis Jean Photography -  Hooray for jalapeños! These flavour-packed peppers are easy to grow, are moderately spicy and are full of health benefits! Jalapeños can be planted in spring and harvested through late fall which allows for the flavour to be enjoyed through many seasons. Jalapeños

by Joan Saunders | photos by Kathryn Alvarez Photography -  It's a glorious time of year: ideal for dinners al fresco, barbecues at the beach or picnics in the park. It's so satisfying to pull flavourful goodies from the cooler or hamper, lay them out and let the sunny hours lazily unfold. Sometimes, instead of

by Joan Saunders | photos by Amanda Cribdon Photography -  It takes very little persuasion to get my son to help me make sticky rolls for Mother's Day. They are dangerously good. They're the kind of treat that, if they're out on the counter, I will walk by and think "I'll just have a little