5 Ways to make the most out of humble brassicas
If you take a look at the collection of “it” vegetables over the past five years, they all have one thing in common–they belong to the brassica genus.
10 Best soul-warming bites in Montreal to help you brave the winter
What they say is true; winters in Montreal are cold. Cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkey, as my grandma used to say. However, if there’s anything to find solace in, it’s these comforting eats.
7 Quebec cideries to try this winter
Cider is all the rage right now and I must admit, I’ve jumped on the bandwagon wholeheartedly. Quebec is a great place to do it too; given the plethora of apples grown in the province, there is an abundance of stellar cideries to choose from.
Year in review: Stand-out Montreal food news for 2016
2016 was quite the year in food for Montreal. Not only did the city cement itself as a force to be reckoned with on the national culinary scene, there was also plenty of food-related drama to keep onlookers entertained from January to December.
5 No-bake alternatives to your favourite holiday sweet treats
Sweet treats are a necessity during the holidays, but sometimes, you just can’t muster up the energy to put in the effort needed to bake an elaborate dessert tray.
An inside look at the organized chaos of Bûche de Noël production at Montreal’s Patrice Patissier
What does it take to produce 700 bûche de Noël, or yule logs, over the course of the holiday season?
11 Best Canadian Cookbooks of 2016
Our favourite food and drink resources of the year
7 Canadian spice shops for all of your seasoning needs
Do away with ready-made spice mixes with questionable expiry dates. Cooking with more obscure spices has necessitated the rise of specialty spice shops, and admittedly, our homemade curries, rubs, and other seasonings are all the better for it.
Flourless chocolate torte
For the chocoholics of the world, this torte is as decadent as it gets. There’s nothing quite as satisfying as cutting into a fudgy wedge of rich chocolate.
8 Places to get a full Christmas dinner to go
Honestly, the holiday season is a ton of fun, it’s also always a substantial amount of work; from decorating to event planning, grocery shopping to cooking.