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Behind the brite tank: Steven Black

Steven Black’s brewing adventures began as many do: at home. Although he faced challenges initially, he knew he had the skills to brew well, and was determined to find work brewing.

Oct 17, 2016
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Make dinner matter with Restaurants for Change

Despite the vibrant food scenes in multiple cities and the abundance of fresh foods Canada has to offer, there’s still a ways to go in terms of food security and understanding our food system, agriculture and eating better.

Oct 15, 2016
Photo by Tarynn Liv Parker.

Behind the vines with Tyler Harlton of TH Wines

From the farm, to pro hockey player, to lawyer, to starting a winery, Tyler Harlton has had quite the ride.

Harlton grew up on a farm in Saskatchewan, and like many Canadian kids, played hockey growing up. Then, in high school, his hockey skills paid off. He was drafted by the St Louis Blues and played with their AHL team.

Oct 14, 2016
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Behind the line: Victoria chef Ali Ryan

With its gentle autumns, timid winters and bright, flourishing springs and summers, Vancouver Island just might be the best place to live in all of Canada for locally-grown produce, amazing sustainable seafood and all of that.

Oct 12, 2016
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Canadian wine: a Focus on Okanagan Falls

With the crush of tourists waning in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley, fall is a great time to do some wine country exploring. My advice? Head to Okanagan Falls, a small town located between Penticton and Osoyoos.

Oct 10, 2016
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Culinary Institute of Canada: A look at one of Canada’s top culinary schools

If you were to poll Canadians about where the Culinary Institute of Canada is, you would hard pressed to get the correct answer of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Yet, it is consistently one of the highest rated culinary schools in the country. Regardless of rating, it definitely wins as the most beautiful.

Oct 7, 2016
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Thanksgiving wines, Canadian style

Give thanks with these 8 bottles from British Columbia

Oct 6, 2016
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One day in Edmonton: Country music band The Dungarees

One of Canada’s fastest rising acts, The Dungarees have performed at marquee festivals including Boots and Hearts Music Festival, the Calgary Stampede, Big Valley Jamboree, Country Thunder, Dauphin CountryFest and SunFest.

Oct 5, 2016
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One day in Edmonton: Folk musician Ken Stead

Ken Stead is an Edmonton-based folk-roots singer/songwriter whose fan base has been growing rapidly since the release of his latest album Fear Has No Place Here.

Oct 4, 2016
Lemonade cocktail with turmeric from Model Milk.

Turmeric: How to use the popular and healthful spice in more ways

From tea to soup, here's how to incorporate the spice into more of your dishes

Oct 3, 2016
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Gaspor Farms puts the spotlight on milk-fed pork

When it comes to decadent dishes meat dishes, those made with pork is rarely at the top of the list. Yes, there’s pork belly and the resulting bacon, but that craze has arguably tapered off in the past five years or so. Duck breast, lamb chops, or even a top-notch ribeye steak are all considered more “decadent” meat options than swine.

Sep 30, 2016
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The cognac comeback

No longer is cognac only enjoyed in a snifter by the fire. Although this is still appealing, the way people are sipping this smooth brown liquor has certainly changed.

Sep 29, 2016
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The Sidecar cocktail

This is a classic cognac cocktail, first published in 1922, that's a great entry point for someone who would like to get into brandy.

 

Sep 29, 2016
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Leah Rosenberg finds the perfect balance between art and food

“I was always intrigued by how people selected their desired pastries.

Sep 25, 2016
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Five Brothers Artisan Cheese: Newfoundland’s only cheese producer

Who doesn't love cheese? Nothing processed; just yummy local cheese with an abundance of flavour and all-natural ingredients. Yet, in Newfoundland, it was not something you could find for so long. No one was making cheese; it just wasn't happening. That was until Adam Blanchard of Five Brothers Artisan Cheese came along.

Sep 26, 2016
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One day in Fort McMurray: Country singer Shantelle Davidson

Shantelle Davidson brings her edgy country-meets-pop sound to listeners across the nation. A singer/songwriter known for her sweet and sassy vocals and ability to entertain audiences of all ages, the Fort McMurray-based artist has earned opening acts for artists including George Canyon, Chad Brownlee and Brett Kissel, just to name a few.

Sep 27, 2016
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Mediterranean chicken noodle soup

A twist on a classic

Feb 15, 2016
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One day in Saskatoon: Drag Queen Kiki Roquette

Never say never. Kiki Roquette learned that six years ago when she said that she would never ever do drag, but was hooked after the first time from a dare and has since created Kiki, a big part of her life.

Sep 22, 2016
East coast lobster boil recipe

How to bring home an East Coast seafood boil

Aside from getting a good night's sleep to shake a three-hour time difference after returning to Calgary from Halifax, my favourite thing to do when I get home is throw a lobster boil dinner for friends. 

Sep 19, 2016
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Camilla Wynne of Montreal's Preservation Society wants home cooks to go deeper into the cooking method

How the owner of one of the most popular preserving companies found her jam

Sep 21, 2016
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Cooking on island time: Q&A with chef Ilona Daniel

The multifaceted life in Prince Edward Island outside the restaurant

Sep 19, 2016
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One day in St. John's: Comedian Mark Critch

Canadian comedian and proud Newfoundlander Mark Critch loves living on the Atlantic coast. Dividing his time between St John’s Newfoundland and Halifax Nova Scotia, where he films the long running This Hour Has 22 Minutes for the CBC, Critch loves going out for some good ole’ local grub when he’s home in St. John’s.

Sep 15, 2016
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Your guide to Montreal’s Jean-Talon Market

A local insider helps you pare down the list of essential vendors

Sep 14, 2016
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Phil and Sebastian Coffee Roasters launch gallery series 'ART HOUSE'

We've all glanced up along the interior walls at our local coffee shop while waiting for our drinks to be made to see artwork hanging.

Sep 13, 2016
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The dog days of summer on a Saskatchewan farm

Writer Lynette Suchar's memory of growing up on her family farm

Sep 10, 2016