Jun 22 2018
Simple summer entertaining with fewer calories Store-bought pastry makes this savoury tart an easy, family-friendly meal. Blending mushrooms into the ground meat mixture means lower calories, but adds a lot more flavour. Created by Mike Ward, celebrity chef and dad, your family is sure to love this tasty home-cooked meal. Beef, Mushroom & Chèvre Puff …
Jun 17 2018
Become the hero of your grill this summer Summer is upon us and that means one thing … grilling. Gather your friends and family for a barbecue with your favorite recipes, including fresh pork! Chef Ernest Servantes officially kicked-off Grilling Season in Miami doing what he does best: cooking up something special on the grill …
Jun 14 2018
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 …
Jun 03 2018
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 – …
May 12 2018
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 …
Apr 29 2018
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 …
Apr 28 2018
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 …
Apr 12 2018
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.
Apr 09 2018
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 …
Mar 29 2018
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 …
