(NC)—“Gung Hay Fat Choy!” Happy Chinese New Year. This year, on January 23rd, people all over the world will be celebrating, welcoming the Year of the Dragon. The fifteen-day festival is celebrated with singing, dancing, arts and crafts, lion dances and dragon parades. You don’t have to travel all the way to the Great Wall [...]

(NC)—Did you know a serving of Pad Thai from a Canadian food court restaurant chain can have as many as 1,400 calories in a single serving? That’s70 per cent of your recommended calorie intake according to the 2,000 calorie/day diet as outlined by Canada’s Food Guide. Compare that to a tuna Pad Thai dish at [...]

(NC)—Type “food blog” into your favourite Internet search engine and the results will astound you—nearly 975 million options to choose from. If we drill down a little further, a search for “gourmet food blog” returns more than 59 million results. While the numbers are overwhelming, the results reveal a growing interest in food, recipes and [...]

Cocktail Canapés (NC)—Drop-in guests are the best, but it’s nice to have something on hand to serve with a drink. These dressed up peanuts go perfectly with beer or cocktails. More great recipes can be found online at www.peanutbureau.ca. Prep time: 5 minutes Roasting time: 20 minutes Makes 2 cups (500 mL) Ingredients: 1 egg [...]

(NC)—There’s a reason food intolerance is known as the “hidden” condition: Triggers and symptoms can be difficult to identify and nearly impossible to solve without proper testing and guidance. Lactose and gluten intolerance are well-known triggers, but there are over 100 more food triggers to consider. It’s important to understand that the path to relief [...]

(ARA) – You can always find a good reason to organize a girls’ night in with your best friends. But why not spice up the theme of the gathering this time and host a “pairing party” featuring everyone’s favorite ingredient: dark chocolate? Pairing parties are great social events designed around the education and sampling of [...]

(ARA) – With autumn approaching, appetites will soon be craving those big, hearty flavors that warm the soul. Imagine a fireside table topped with a succulent steak and a robust red wine. Think you need to make a reservation at the swankiest steakhouse in town? Think again. With a little effort, it’s easy to recreate [...]

(ARA) – “What’s for dinner?” It’s the question everyone loves to ask, and when the answer is “pasta,” kids and parents alike are excited to share the table, counting down the minutes until it’s time to eat. Pairing the right pasta shape with the right sauce can be a supermarket stumper. Of course, if your [...]

(ARA) – At any occasion, a barbecue birthday party or a casual dinner at home, eating together with friends and family should be fun and tasty. Pizza is an American staple that can be uniquely customized for any palate and season. From favorite toppings to the most interesting pizza personalities, the Boboli(R) Pizza Survey tapped [...]

(ARA) – Fruit juice is something people of all ages enjoy, from toddlers to seniors. One glass is often the perfect way to start the day, as a refreshing treat, or a tasty mealtime staple. Recently, though, there has been confusion whether juice is good for you or not. Many question the quantity you should [...]