Oct 5, 2021
By Stacey Stein - What comes to mind when you think of Thanksgiving? While many of us associate it with a sumptuous turkey dinner shared with family or friends, the holiday is meant to celebrate the fall harvest. And what better way to give thanks for autumn’s bounty than by showcasing local
May 31, 2021
By Stacey Stein - Summer in Canada is associated with time-honoured traditions like camping in the great outdoors, relaxing lakeside at a cottage, and enjoying backyard barbecues, reveling in the warm weather and longer days. - With Father’s Day and Canada Day around the corner, many of
Apr 22, 2021
By Stacey Stein - Most mothers have been putting in loads of overtime this past year, earning a well-deserved bonus. Which is why those closest to Mom might want to consider kicking things up a notch this Mother’s Day. While a spa day may have to wait until next year, a thoughtfully planned M
Mar 18, 2021
By Stacey Stein - With international travel on hold and festivities limited to our families, this Easter is the perfect time to try something new by thinking global when planning our holiday meal. - “This year our celebrations look different – we’re not having big family gatherings,
Sep 2, 2020
By Stacey Stein - With international travel plans on hold, many of us have whiled away the summer exploring local destinations. From day trips to nearby beaches and hikes in provincial parks to weekend cottage respites and extended camping trips, we’ve found many different ways to make the mo
Aug 11, 2020
By Stacey Stein - With summer in full swing, many of us are happily hosting small gatherings of friends and family in our backyards. Armed with an excuse to prepare food for a slightly larger group, a creatively assembled charcuterie board satisfies the pent-up desire to impress guests. - C
May 19, 2020
By Stacey Stein - As the weather warms up and the days get longer, it’s hard not to think about waylaid summer plans. But just because we have to skip our cross-country road trip or we might have to wait longer to take our kids on their first rollercoaster, we can still recreate fun summer ex
Apr 3, 2020
By Stacey Stein - As we all hunker down at home with our families, this period of uncertainty is about finding the silver linings. We now have an abundance of extra, unexpected time at home with our kids and everyone is searching for new and creative ways to fill the days. Some parents have add
Feb 24, 2020
By Stacey Stein - If you’re thinking which life skills to impart upon your kids, cooking should rank at the top of the list. After all, once kids leave the nest, they’ll need to figure out how to feed themselves several times a day, every single day of their lives. But the ability to nouris
Jan 16, 2020
By Stacey Stein - With the dawn of a new decade, many of us are more determined than ever to follow through on health and wellness goals, like cutting down on sugary snacks or alcohol. But while we may be diligent about eating healthfully in January, a few weeks later our best intentions often
Nov 6, 2019
By Stacey Stein - Thoughts of Christmas may evoke images of a traditional sit-down dinner, a giant turkey serving as the centrepiece of the table. - But there’s no reason you can’t break with tradition while still honouring the holiday, weaving traditional foods into a non-traditi
Sep 3, 2019
No meat? No gluten? No problem! We have all your guests covered. - By Stacey Stein - If you’re hosting Thanksgiving dinner, chances are a one-size-fits all meal won’t cut it for all your guests. Whether you have a vegetarian cousin, a gluten-intolerant aunt, or a sibling who’s cut out
Jul 9, 2019
By Stacey Stein - With September looming, the carefree days of summer will soon give way to the more structured days of fall. - When contemplating school year routines, thoughts often turn to food. Come late August, you may be asking yourself how you’re going to get your kids fed in the
Jun 6, 2019
By Stacey Stein - Beyond marking our nation’s birthday, the Canada Day long weekend heralds the arrival of cottage season, summer vacation plans, patio dinners and two months where life seems to slow down a little. It’s a weekend brimming with possibility, and that alone is reason to celebr
Apr 30, 2019
By Stacey Stein By the time the Victoria Day long weekend rolls around, summer is in the air – the days are longer, kids are outside riding their bikes, and patios are filled with people enjoying their meals al fresco. - The warmer weather also makes this a popular time to host an outdoor
Mar 18, 2019
By Stacey Stein The thought of the impending Easter holiday may fill you with great excitement and anticipation – it’s a chance to enjoy a communal meal and swap funny stories with loved ones. But if you’ve signed up for hosting duties, you might also worry about how you’re going to pull
