Trees and flowers aren't the only things popping this time of year. Local superfoods are now making long-awaited appearances at farmers' markets, grocery stores – and in some cases your own backyard. Julie Daniluk, a Toronto-based registered nutritionist, health educator, writer and TV personality is a big believer in the ability of food to maximize…

Move over pizza and fried chicken. Take a break, salad and sushi. It’s time to talk about burgers. The origin of hamburgers is international, fascinating and, to an extent, controversial. But there is no contention about their popularity in North America. The most recent data from Technomic, which analyzes food-service data, indicates that almost half…

Pull out the cocktail shaker, polish the crystal and get set to embrace some fresh thinking. However you celebrate the pleasure of each other’s company ­— brunch, aperitivo hour or dinner-party soirées — it's time to jump on the latest in food, drink and ambiance to transform yourself into the host with the most. 1.…

Somewhere on the road of 2026, The Strip, as we know it – with its plug-socket frenzy, Hunter S. Thompson vibes and temples to materialism – has become a runway to bougie Indian food, of all things, as I discovered when landing recently in Las Vegas. Sin City?! More like Tandoori Town! A feeling quite…

Sometimes only pizza will do. Or maybe pasta. But even more so, when these comfort food faves are paired with a delicious (and healthy!) twist on a classic caesar salad.  Salad Pizza Wine, a cookbook from the team at popular Montreal pizza joint Elena, features some of the restaurant’s tried and true recipes, as well…

Can we just come right out and say it: Valentine’s Day, despite its seemingly innocuous and benevolent facade, can be among the most perilous dates on the calendar.  Sure, it’s swell if you happen to find yourself in the throes of a promising new relationship. What could be more thrilling than an officially mandated celebration…