Brittany Watt is The Harvest Chef and has created a brilliant concept at her restaurant and catering company in OSFM. Vanja was golfing in Palm Dessert. Mom and Dad were in Vegas. I was dog sitting my baby sister, Penny. Did I need a night out, or what? Karlynn felt the same, so luck me! [...]

It wasn’t something we would normally sign up for when traveling. We’ve been all over the word and while we enjoy eating food, we had never thought of learning how to cook it.

Determined to celebrate my special birthday in grand style, I scoured books and brochures for the perfect place. Tutti a Tavola, a cooking school and somewhere to stay in a remote part of the Chianti Hills in Tuscany was an easy decision. A phone call later, our travel plans were under way.

Connie Nelson is The Best French Macaron Making Teacher EVER! Finally! French Macaron cooking classes have arrived in Edmonton! I have been trying to woo everyone I knew who could make this precious dainties to teach classes in Edmonton. If you want to learn how to make these shells, this is the class for you. [...]

But, Connie doesn’t keep secrets; she loves to share her culinary knowledge! Vanja and I finally made it to CharCut the night before New Year’s Eve. What an unforgettable meal. I followed Chef and owner Connie DeSousa throughout Top Chef Canada where she was a finalist. I knew she was good… but had no frame [...]

Promoting Ocean Friendly Seafood with a Smile! This am I received a press release which I am copying almost verbatim for you. This is actually the first one I have ever supported or cared deeply about and I am happy to pass on this information to my readers today! Join their Facebook page and get [...]

An easy-to-clean, splashproof design is interesting…but is it enough to get consumers to pull out their credit cards?

It’s cold & flu season and my house is not "immune". That’s why I made a batch of this immune-boosting soup for my sad sounding sickie souls and I am pretty sure it’ll have them leaping off tall buildings…

Belated Happy 2012:  The importance of cooking with friends! A new year is here and we know it will be another delicious one for all.  Sunjeeta kk from Lite Bite organized this wonderful virtual party #Welcome2012 and I am late, late, late! But, I have arrived! And boy do I have a impressive recipe to share [...]

One of my favorite treats growing up was the pumpkin bundt cake that my grandma would make. A few nights ago I made her recipe again, and my children loved it. I know it will continue to be a family favorite. Although my grandma does not bake anymore, …

These are the people that produce our food: please read their words! Following my Personal Reflection about Food Trends for 2012, I invited various groups of knowledgeable food people to offer their insights and views regarding food trends for 2012. I have posted this series in the following order and hope you enjoy reading it [...]

I usually don’t put too much thought into new year’s resolutions but if I were to have some, it would be to make more cakes and try not to eat them all. Besides the fact that it’s only the first week and I’ve already indulged in…

Part Six in the Seven Part Series (Local Farmers to Follow) Following my Personal Reflection about Food Trends for 2012, I invited various groups of knowledgeable food people to offer their insights and views regarding food trends for 2012. I have posted this series in the following order and hope you enjoy reading it as [...]

A very easy recipe for an absolutely delicious fish chowder, er, stew.

Food Writers, Leaders, Chefs, and Cooking School Friends Respond! Following my Personal Reflection about Food Trends for 2012, I invited five groups of knowledgeable food people to offer their insights and point of view regarding food trends for 2012. I have posted this series in the following order and hope you enjoy reading it as [...]

Our Edmonton Food Scene is Vibrant and Alive! This post is a heady read. It is looong but so very interesting. If you get through it, please leave your thoughts in the comments section: Chime in! Following my Personal Reflection about Food Trends for 2012, and those of Food Bloggers here and here,  I asked [...]

Perspectives from some of my Favourite Food Bloggers, Locally and Otherwise: five yesterday and five more today Following my Personal Reflection about Food Trends for 2012, I asked a number of my favourite Food Bloggers to provide their personal perspectives regarding food trends for 2012. This is the second post that includes responses from my [...]

Perspectives from some of my Favourite Food Bloggers, Locally and Otherwise: five today and five more tomorrow Following my Personal Reflection about Food Trends for 2012, I asked a number of my favourite Food Bloggers to provide their personal perspectives regarding food trends for 2012. I was thrilled each took the time to respond to [...]

So much has happened this past year, yet so little, at the same time! Last year I offered up my personal response to food and food trends for the coming year (2011) as well as an overview of the first ten of the new millennium. I believe that begs reading (or rereading), and maybe even [...]

Darcy, From The Infinite Yums brought me Homemade Truffles! Darcy did not know that I have been experiencing a Christmas like no other. This is the first year, in my entire adult life, where I have not baked a thing. Not a thing. The Traditional Christmas Cookie recipes that I shared I have baked every [...]