7 Urban sugar shacks in Montreal to get your maple fix
The sap is starting to run and the people of Quebec are flocking to cabane à sucres across the province to get their maple fix. The feasts are plentiful and the maple syrup is flowing.
9 Spots to indulge on Macaron Day
Desserts trends have come and gone over time: cupcakes, cronuts, you name it; but the macaron--sweet nut-based meringue cookies sandwiching a buttercream or ganache filling--is a French classic that (fingers crossed) is here to stay.
A piece of South America in Montreal by way of Avanaa Chocolate
The bean-to-bar chocolate industry has exploded in recent years and Canada is no exception to that.
5 Sweet treats to make with cereal (that's not Rice Krispies squares)
Make these tonight so you can have them for breakfast on National Cereal Day.
5 Spots to grab poutine in Montreal, from classic to outrageous
Plenty of restaurants vie to be the best in their respective categories, and in Montreal, few carry as much clout as the title of best poutine. Really, poutine is just fries, cheese curds, and gravy.
6 Montreal cocktail spots to kick the winter blues
A good cocktail – a great cocktail – that is, is something to savour.
8 Montreal brunch spots to stave off cabin fever
Although the days are slowly but surely getting longer, it’s still easy to go stir crazy in the middle of winter when it’s dark out well before dinnertime; but, good food, good company, and good vibes never fail to boost your spirits.
7 Sweet and savoury uses for leftover chocolate
‘Tis the time of year for chocolate hearts and boxed truffles, and before you know it, there will be more chocolate bunnies and eggs galore.
5 Food-related reasons to check out these winter festivals across Canada
Winters in Canada can be hard. Freezing temperatures, blustery blizzards, and days so short that they feel like they’re over before they’ve even started don’t do much to boost national morale.
5 Montreal chocolatiers to check out this Valentine’s
As a self-proclaimed chocoholic, one would assume that Valentine’s must be a favourite holiday of mine. It’s true, but there's a condition: I’m not interested in chocolate if it’s not good chocolate.