Food

by Joan Saunders | photos by Amanda Cribdon Photography -  I had always thought that hot water pastry was a bit weird. It was one of those traditional recipes that I had never attempted, but I wanted to try making Melton Mowbray pies. They were always my mom's specialty, so I had happily left the [...]

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