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Chocolate layer cake from The Preservatory cookbook

What's more satisfying than baking a chocolate cake when you have time at home over the weekend? Though it may look like a lot of work, this beautiful cake from The Preservatory, a new cookbook by Lee Murphy from Vista D’oro Farms & Winery, is easy to make.

May 5, 2017
Recipe for pickled mussels

Robert Jewell's pickled mussels

When it comes to mussels, steamed mussels in wine or beer is probably the most popular preparation, and there are plenty of excellent recipes for that. But, you can do something a bit different next time and pickle them like chef Robert Jewell does.

Apr 2, 2017
10 of Canada's most interesting new restaurants for Spring 2017

10 Buzzworthy Canadian restaurants for Spring 2017

Now that Spring (feels like it) is here to stay, it's time to toss that heavy parka in the closet until the fall, put some lighter attire on and hit the town to celebrate. If you're like me and feel significantly more energized when the weather is favourable, you'll also love checking out as many buzzworthy new-ish restaurants as you can.

May 5, 2017
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West Coast wines meet Western Canadian cuisine at Chef Meets BC Grape

For those in Calgary, British Columbia’s wine tours just got a lot closer and more condensed--30 wineries under one roof, to be exact.

May 3, 2017
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Popping bottles and make some Champagne cocktails for Yelloweek

It’s time to get even more excited about bubbles! Don’t save Champagne for special occasions. Celebrate brunch, a night out with friends, or after a long day at the office.

May 3, 2017
Top Chef Canada: All-Stars episode five

Top Chef Canada: All-Stars episode five in a nutshell

You know things are about to get real when Daniel Boulud walks into your kitchen.

May 1, 2017
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Bring out your inner carnivore with 6 of the best burgers in Montreal

The sun is out, the snow has melted (mostly), and Mother Nature is pretty much screaming at us all to go enjoy a solid burger--a juicy patty smothered in melted cheese, all sandwiched between toasted, buttered bread--to celebrate. Montreal has a plethora of great burger spots to choose from, so we’ve narrowed it down to these six to get you started.

May 2, 2017
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ICYMI: Food theft, LCBO strike and greenhouse crowdfunding in food news this week

Most of the time, our thoughts around food is what to have for lunch or dinner. The past week, food news mostly revolved around the availability of or access to food and drink. From theft, to LCBO's vote to strike to a crowdfunding campaign to help students in Nunavut gain access to fresh vegetables, here are some of the top pieces of food news from this past week.  

Apr 30, 2017
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One day in Toronto: Fashion designer and new book author Izzy Camilleri

One of Canada’s celebrated and accomplished fashion designers, Izzy Camilleri has made a name for herself designing clothing for national and international clients for over 32 years.

Apr 25, 2017
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Discover and fall in love with these 7 Quebec cheeses

As a born and raised Albertan, there’s a lot about living in Quebec that has taken some time to get used to. The variety of cheese in this province, however, is not one of those things. The selection is incredible and the price point is unbelievable. You could easily spend a lifetime eating only Quebec cheese and never get bored.

Apr 26, 2017
Top Chef Canada All Stars episode four

Top Chef Canada: All-Stars episode four in a nutshell

Who doesn't love a delicious brunch? This is exactly what the remaining nine all-stars chefs were challenged to create in the fourth episode's Quickfire challenge. As many of their candid commentaries indicated, most restaurant chefs dislike cooking brunch, citing the early mornings and repetitive nature.

Apr 24, 2017
Top Chef Canada All Stars episode two

Top Chef Canada: All-Stars episode two in a nutshell

After bidding adieu to Rogers Centre executive chef, Elizabeth Rivasplata in the premiere episode of Top Chef Canada: All-Stars, there are now 11 chefs left in the competition.

Apr 10, 2017
Top Chef Canada All Stars episode three

Top Chef Canada: All-Stars episode three in a nutshell

With the second episode of Top Chef Canada: All-Stars beginning with a test of the competitors' basic mise-en-place skills, last night's episode proved similar when each of the 10 remaining chefs were tasked with cooking one of the five French mother sauces (bechamel, veloute, sauce tomate, espagnole and hollandaise).

Apr 17, 2017
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A weekend in Vancouver: a 48-hour itinerary of award-winning dining

Vancouver is one of Canada’s top dining metropolises and their food scene is thriving like never before. And like any good food-loving Canadian, when you're travelling to Vancouver, you want to hit the ground running and eat everything imaginable.

Apr 20, 2017
PJ L'Heureux Craft Beer Market

Talking sustainability with Craft Beer Market's PJ L'Heureux

When we think of sustainability and dining, we often think of small independent restaurants, seafood, and local and seasonal vegetables; but PJ L'Heureux, founder and owner of Craft Beer Market, takes great care to ensure that his beer-focused restaurants are doing their part in reducing carbon footprint.

Apr 21, 2017
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Transport yourself to the tropics at these 6 tiki-inspired bars

Canada’s tiki scene has started to flourish again in recent year, but the history of the tiki bar dates back to the 1930s, when Ernest Gantt introduced his bar Don the Beachcomber to the city of Los Angeles.

Apr 21, 2017
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10 Weird, wacky, and wonderful burgers to check out during PEI Burger Love

‘Tis the season for another round of PEI Burger Love. April is officially everyone’s favourite month on the island and this year, 84 restaurants are offering up a special burger for 30 days to promote PEI beef.

Mar 31, 2017
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Chef Roger Mooking combines innovation with familiarity at Telus Spark

“Home cooking with a global twist.”

It’s the kind of tagline you would expect from the newest chef-driven restaurant but you probably wouldn’t expect to find it at the science centre.

Apr 19, 2017
Top Canadian food news for April 2017

ICYMI: Vancouver chef Stefan Hartmann leaves Bauhaus, marijuana-infused ice cream hits the Calgary market and more

While some of the kids in the family may be mulling over the news that the Easter Bunny is not real, grown-ups need some actual news to chew on over the long weekend.

Apr 15, 2017
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Shaved fennel, bacon and potato salad

Fresh fennel and smoky bacon pack this potato salad with tons of flavour

Jun 27, 2014
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7 Spots for Easter brunch in Montreal

Easter is coming up this weekend and the best thing about the holiday (aside from the chocolates and Easter egg hunts of course) is brunch. With spring on its way, there’s no better way to celebrate than to enjoy a glorious midday meal with friends and family.

Apr 12, 2017
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ICYMI: Oliver & Bonacini expands to Saskatoon, $45K of lettuce stolen in Ontario and more

Friday comes quickly and we want you to be armed with plenty of Canadian food news to bring up in casual conversation this weekend.

Apr 7, 2017
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What I’m loving lately: TV culinary experts across Canada on their favourite dishes

This band of dynamic TV personalities share one thing in common: they have a serious fervour for food and dining out. They are a (very) hardworking bunch who are at the forefront of every food trend and will travel long distances just for a taste of the unexpected.

Apr 5, 2017
Mijune Pak Top Chef Canada

Behind-the-scenes of Top Chef Canada: All-Stars with Mijune Pak

Top Chef Canada is looking more grown-up and glossy than ever. After a three year break between the end of season four and the new All-Stars seasons, there's been plenty of changes to the show's production. Most notably, the new judging panel and hosts, who are all culinary experts in their own right, are helping to bring an elevated level of expertise.

Apr 4, 2017
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10 Food-related April Fools’ jokes that are almost believable

We all love a good laugh, especially on April Fools’ Day. Here are some of the best food-related jokes we’ve come across this morning.

Apr 1, 2017