(ARA) – Eating right and exercising are the two most important elements of a healthy lifestyle. We hear it time and again that these simple principles hold more power than the latest fad diet, and for those who heed the advice, the proof is in the results. However, it’s not always easy to figure out [...]

(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 [...]

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)—Weekday mornings are a busy time, but investing a few minutes to prepare a healthy breakfast rich in protein will pay off with long-lasting energy for the day ahead. Look no further than the BLT Egg Wrap from the eggs.ca website—full of flavour, it’s a delicious way to start the day. Add grated cheese or [...]

(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) – 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) – Surprise and delight the family by combining two summertime favorites – grilling and potato salad – into one to create unique flavors and a new star side dish. Cooking potatoes on the grill adds a smoky flavor to these vegetables. Another twist to this traditional potato dish is switching up the potato type. [...]

(ARA) – When it comes to your heart, what you eat matters, but that doesn’t mean having to fill your plate with bland foods. Getting your family to eat with their hearts in mind can be both fun and delicious. Make sensible eating a family affair with a fresh and flavorful recipe from Buddig lunchmeats [...]

  Last week I had a wine tasting party with some friends and family.  The idea of throwing a wine tasting party started about a year ago when I was invited to a friend’s party.  Each month the group of friends will pick a different Country to them the party after (such as France, Italy, [...]

About a year ago I watched an episode of Five Ingredient Fix and found a perfect party appetizer recipe!  Claire Robinson is the host of the show and this day she made Mini Beef Wellington. The wonderful thing about the recipe is the simplicity.  Yes, it only has five ingredients to it (salt and pepper [...]