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Food Trends Feature Writer: Mary Luz Mejia

Whether it's that "secret ingredient", fantastic food finds, the latest cookbook reviews or culinary personality interviews you're after, Food Trends has all the ingredients to keep your pantry fresh.

Look for international restaurant reviews, street food finds and foodie hot spots from around the globe. Try new recipes, make culinary discoveries, check out the latest kitchen gadget and the best TV food shows. From hot cocktails such as the mojito to the caipirinha, to Montreal's best chocolate boites, and Miami's best Cuban fare, we'll do some globe trotting to bring you some of the finest food news around.

I invite your comments, suggestions and emails. Pull up a chair in our discussion area. As we say in Spanish, "mi casa es tu casa!"


Feature Writer Articles in Food Trends

Chef Tony De Luca's Steak Basting Recipe
Well, it's his mum's actually- but it's in his newest cookbook- Simply In Season and it elevates protein from good to glorious.
Top Ten Chores for Keeping Urban Chickens
How to care for your backyard poultry, yourself and your family if you choose to keep chickens in residential areas.
Three Ways to Explore the Niagara Wine Region
Hidden gems, magnificent vineyards and a beautiful cookbook that looks at what's available month by delicious month await the hungry gastro-tourist.
Marble Slab Creamery Comes to Toronto
Gourmet, premium quality ice cream that uses local milk and cream in its ice cream - a summertime treat you can feel good about.
Healthy Pita Recipe Ideas
Toronto's own Pita Break makes a line of healthy and delicious pitas and lavash crackers to suit most dietary needs and meal time quandry.


Contributing Articles in Food Trends

Why 100% Coconut Water May be the Best Hydrating Drink
With more than 15 times the potassium found in sports drinks, coconut water can meet the before, during and after hydrating needs of most sports enthusiasts
Kitchen Gadgets – Dualit Toaster Product Review
Kitchen gadgets. The Dualit Toaster is a must have kitchen gadget for every home chef. A product review of the toasters offered by Dualit.
Buffet Etiquette
Going to eat at a buffet restaurant can be tricky if you don't know how to navigate it. By following a few tips, you will become a savvy buffet patron!
Restaurant Etiquette: The Dos and Don'ts of Dining Out
Are you seeking a pleasant experience when dining? Here are some tips on what to do and what not to do in a restaurant.
Magic Bullet Express and Magic Bullet Deluxe Mini Blenders
Mini blender appliances make great holiday gifts. Learn about Magic Bullet blender packages, the claims, and how to correct some personal blender problems.
Eating Healthy at McDonald's, Burger King and Wendy's
Living on the go has taken over peoples eating habits. What are the healthiest options when you are driving from place to place just worried about eating?
Which Celebrity Chef are You? Discover Your Culinary Alter Ego
Celebrity chefs get everywhere. They sell us food, cookware,books and videos. Which one is your style icon in the kitchen?
Eating Local: A Beginner's Guide
Do you want to increase the amount of local food in your diet? These five steps will get you on your way.
From Vines to Vino! How Italian Grapes are Harvested
Fine Italian wine starts with a bountiful grape harvest. A visit to a typical vineyard shows how the grapes are picked and processed.
Top five Farmers Markets and Craft Fairs in Central Auckland
The top five farmers and craft fairs in Auckland New Zealand, including Cassette Supermarkets, Parnell Farmers Market and Devonport Craft Market.
Free Happy Hour Food in Boston
Learn about restaurants, bars and pubs in Boston that offer free happy hour food. These include Smith & Wollensky, No. 9 Park and Sissy K's.
How a Restaurant Earns a Thumbs-up- or Down
The difference between a first-class and second rate restaurant is in the details. Here's a recipe for customer satisfaction.
Unique Food of the World
An exploration into the road less eaten.
Free Bar Food in Boston
Learn where to go in Boston for free bar food. These locations include Fritz Lounge, The Cactus Club and News Cafe.
Gluten Free School Lunch Ideas for Healthy Kid Meals - GF Options
Dealing with a celiac diet? Kids tired of the same old same old? Consider these GF options and gluten free school lunch ideas to create healthy kid meals.