Category: Food & Cooking

Restaurant Review: Cho Cho San Sushi in Tarzana, CA

I luckily get the pleasure of traveling to Los Angeles about 2-4 times per year to visit beloved family and friends.  Having lived here for about five years a decade or so ago, I know my way around LA pretty well. When I first moved to LA, I lived with my sister for about a …

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Introducing ‘Cooking with Coraline’

Today I’m starting a new series – “Cooking with Coraline”.  For those of you that don’t know, Coraline is my precious 3 year old daughter.  She is spunky, she is witty, she is kind and she loves cooking! Today we decided to start our morning by making a quick – and I mean quick – …

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Gluten Free Blueberry Buttermilk Muffins

From fine Canadian rye to specialty teas and coffees, the process of blending is integral for creating many Canadian favorites. In fact, did you know that soft non-hydrogenated margarine is crafted from a blend of plant and seed oils, like canola and sunflower oil? It starts by pressing the plants and seeds into oils. Each …

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How to Brew the Perfect Cup of Tea

5 tips from a tea expert to brew the perfect cup For most of us, a little evening downtime is not a luxury — it’s a necessity. After a hectic day of work, commutes, kids and dinner prep, we deserve to take a moment to slow down and enjoy some hard-earned “me time.” Instead of …

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Marinated Mushroom Bowls with Lentils and Wild Rice

Mushrooms: Gentle on the Planet, Healthy on the Plate Want to start making more earth-friendly food choices in the kitchen? This Earth Month, start with mushrooms, a healthy food that requires minimal natural resources to produce. According to a 2017 study titled “The Mushroom Sustainability Story,” mushroom production requires relatively low water, energy and land …

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It’s #NationalGrilledCheeseDay!

Happy National Grilled Cheese Day! Try these recipes for 7 Tasty Twists on Classic Grilled Cheese for something new every day of the week, and these Indian Style Grilled Cheese Sandwiches on Naan Bread offer a flavorful alternative to grilled cheese.

Acai Berry No-bake Cheesecake

As the weather starts to warm up, so does entertaining season, and any occasion wouldn’t be complete without bringing baked goods. But a recent survey by Becel shows one third of Canadians find baking stressful because they aren’t confident bakers. New Becel Sticks come in premeasured sticks to help make baking a breeze. Whatever the …

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Anytime Sugar Cookies

Get the whole family baking With Easter just a hop, skip and a jump away, the time is right to get baking. Get your aprons and whisks ready, because baking is a great way to bring your family together in the kitchen. In fact, a recent study conducted on behalf of Unilever, the maker of …

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Ginger-Molasses Reindeer Cookies

Whether you’re participating in a cookie exchange with friends or making a treat for St. Nick, add these adorable reindeer cookies to your holiday baking this year. As sweet to look at as they are to eat, the salty pretzel antlers complement the season’s favourite flavours of ginger, cinnamon cloves and sweet molasses. These homemade …

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Raspberry Linzer Thumbprint Cookies

Holiday recipes ready in 20 minutes or less Holiday baking shouldn’t feel like an obligation, but when you’re trying to tackle a complicated recipe, the stress starts to stack up. Ready in 20 minutes or less, recipes like the one below will take the ache out of baking and get you feeling festive. Start with …

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