Meet the chef: J-C Poirier
While we can't currently eat at the restaurants featured in our Meet the Chef series, we can still be inspired to try cooking like these kitchen creatives at home.
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Life Anthony Gismondi: Sandra Oldfield offers roadmap for wineries in crisis
A significant driver of our provincial wine economy, former winemaker and CEO of Tinhorn Creek Winery Sandra Oldfield, had a lot say recently on her blog Oldfield Wanderings. -
Brian Minter: Tips to get going on growing your own food
Don’t panic! Even though these are stressful days, you should still be able to enjoy a summer full of produce from your own garden. -
Books The Kitchen offers a glimpse into the cooking spaces of Julia Child, Elvis Presley, and ...
Vancouver author shares his love of kitchens in new book -
Food Surviving, but thriving in a ‘boot camp’ bounty at world’s top culinary college
Writer Jane Macdougall fed her inner foodie at the Culinary Institute of America's campus at Hyde Park in New York state -
Food How Montreal food companies can grow while staying local
Is it sustainable for a food company to keep its manufacturing local? Mid-Day Squares and Oggi Foods have both managed to do so without sacrificing ambition. -
Food Brews News: Five ways to save your favourite craft brewery
So far, craft breweries are managing to hang on during the COVID-19 pandemic, but there’s a real possibility some will close permanently, maybe even your favourite. -
Food Bill Zacharkiw's self-isolation wine course, Week 1: cab versus merlot
Our wine columnist has lined up some comparative tastings to pass the time while we practise social distancing during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Food Bill Zacharkiw's Wines of the Week: March 27, 2020
A solid Douro at a very fair price, a great introduction to the wines of the Roussillon, classic pinot gris from B.C., and a beautiful Sancerre with amazing depth. -
Fare With A Flair: OK to improvise with this shareable salad
The kitchen is a haven these days. It’s also a time to be flexible and creative with recipes. Work with what you have. -
Food What foods can’t you live without?
“Flour is my toilet paper,” says Deb Sudul.A keen home bread baker, Sudul says she initially rolled her eyes at the news of people who seemingly can’t get through the COVID-19 crisis without hoarding toilet paper. -
Food Chorney-Booth: Local restaurants get innovative in the face of COVID-19 closures
While there is a lot of uncertainty around the COVID-19 pandemic, one thing is certain: the effect on Calgary’s restaurants will be profound. -
Food Sweet wins for local chocolatier in global competition
A little chai masala, a touch of salted caramel and a healthy dose of our own Jann Arden helped land a local chocolatier several international awards. -
Local News REACH busier than ever, Regina Food Bank sees usage rise amid COVID-19
“I’m not sure how long we can go; I mean, if somebody gets sick, then that’s probably it,” said Dana Folkersen, REACH food security agency. -
Food COVID-19: Takeout and delivery now rule in Vancouver's culinary scene
Looking for ways to support the local hospitality industry? We have some suggestions (BTW: Experts say getting takeout or delivery from your favourite restaurant is safe.) -
Food COVID-19: Restaurant take-out on the fly
Edmonton restaurants adapt to pandemic with take out and new menus
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Local News Tea time at the Champlain Trail Museum and Pioneer Village in Pembroke
It’s tea time!The Champlain Trail Museum and Pioneer Village will hold its annual Victorian Tea on Thursday, July 18. -
Local News Soup Sensations raises $1,000s to support Pembroke's pregnancy resource centre
James Woito and Dreams Catering were awarded second place in the Most Sensational Soup category at Soup Sensations. -
Local News Community Inclusion Project to hold first ever diversity dinner in Petawawa
Uniting the Community as ONE The Community Inclusion Project is a community-wide initiative that focuses on bullying prevention and inclusion, currently for the Towns of Deep River and Petawawa.
