Flavour

by Joan Saunders | photos by Kathryn Alvarez Photography -  Cooking and baking, for me, is sometimes an interesting, not always successful, experiment – I like to try out new dishes and new techniques, so I'm not continually wallowing in a recipe rut (as has often been known to happen). I also write any resulting

by Joan Saunders | photos by Kathryn Alvarez Photography -  It's not always easy figuring out a lovely, little special dessert. Many of my favourite recipes involve creating large, three-layer cakes or baking massive pans of slices and bars. While it's usually fabulous to have some leftovers to share (and no one seems to complain),

by Joan Saunders | photos by Kathryn Alvarez Photography - Some of my favourite meals are the simplest. In January, after the excesses of the holiday season, it's lovely to hunker down at home and enjoy some hearty, heart-warming meals. This is where soup comes in. What I love about a good pot of soup

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,