Good news for those who don’t like winter… we’ve made it through the halfway point! Weather-wise, it’s been a tough season so far for most of North America. While some take advantage of the winter activities on offer, others desperately…
So here we are, just about the middle of January of 2019. This is usually when the well-intended diet resolutions – made right after the glittering Times Square ball drops – start to slowly dissipate. But don’t worry. Rather than…
This festive season, whether hosting a party, bringing potluck to an event, or just having a delicious treat on hand, try serving an Australian lamington cake. Pretty simple to make, this butter cake is coated with chocolate and rolled in…
Now that school is back in session and we approach the cooler days of fall, nothing will get kids (and adults) better equipped for the day than a good breakfast. Instead of sugar-filled cereals, try something warm, healthy, and just…
Enjoy these days of summer with good company and of course, great food. Melitzanosalata is a Greek eggplant dip which you can serve as an appetizer, snack, or part of a meze. It makes an ideal food for grazing on…
Beat the heat this summer with a cool and refreshing Mango Lassi. Lassi is a yogurt-based drink originating in India. Given yogurt’s cooling properties, it is locally enjoyed in hot weather, and also works as a digestive at meal time,…
Perfect on grilled meats, Argentine Chimichurri Sauce is a tasty marinade made from fresh herbs, garlic, and vinegar. It also makes a great accompaniment for rice, beans, bread, or anything else that needs a bit of flavour and tang. In…
May is an ideal month to make a Victoria Sponge Cake… and this year, even more so! Named after Queen Victoria, who used to enjoy a slice with her afternoon tea, this traditional cake is still widely eaten today in…
Don’t let the name fool you. Afghan Biscuits are a traditional New Zealand cookie. Although it’s not known where the name comes from, these biscuits have nothing to do with Afghanistan, and are a real favourite with Kiwis. Comprising mostly…
Having survived what we hope is the worst our North American winter for the year, March welcomes happy thoughts of spring. While we see the winter thaw, our clocks move forward one hour to Daylight Savings Time, garden centres start…
There’s nothing like a healthy, home-cooked stew in the middle of winter to get warm and feel like you’ve fueled your body with a nutritious meal. In fact, you can take it an extra level in the “heat” scale and…
News stories aside, all eyes will be on South Korea this winter for the XXIII Olympic Winter Games. Also known as PyeongChang 2018, the Games take place from February 9 to the 25th. While most of us probably won’t be…
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