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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

 		Holiday Gift Suggestions for Food Lovers
From the practical to the sublime, holiday shopping for the gourmand or home cook made easy- no matter where you live (the age of online shopping and shipping!).
C Food - Sustainable Surf and Turf Cookbook
Vancouver's proximity to ocean, forest and valleys has given Chef Robert Clark a bounty from which to create. He's distilled that into his cookbook- C FOOD.
Culinary Walking Tour of Florence, Italy
When in Rome or in this case Florence, the savvy food-enthusiast would be wise to call upon the trusted expertise of the most generous and jovial food-expert in Florence!
Apple Nog Recipe and No-Stress Entertaining Tips
Keeping it simple - one of Nadine Hughes' sure-fire ways to celebrate any time of the year without losing it. Here, she offers her signature cocktail too, the Apple Nog.
Festive Spanish Sangria Recipe
This Spanish Sangria recipe is balanced, vibrant and not cloying in the least. Enjoy with your favourite people and let the fiesta begin!
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 		Go-Green - Visit Your Local Farmers' Market
It doesn't have to be complicated to live a greener, healthier lifestyle. Shopping at a farmers' market benefits the consumer and the community.
15 Variations on Homemade Mac and Cheese Recipe
Who doesn't love mac and cheese comfort food? Start with a mac and cheese recipe from scratch then add a variety of tastes. Bake it or make it in a crock pot or skillet.
What Is A Mignardise?
Also used in English, 'mignardise' may equally refer to sweets served on the house at the end of a high-end French meal and shares similarities with the 'amuse-bouche'.
Hors d'Oeuvre vs. Amuse-Bouche
In French-speaking countries, what have 'mise en bouche' (or 'amuse-bouche') and 'hors d'oeuvre', which originated with the classic French formal meal, come to mean?
Mexican Menudo Demystified
Mexican cuisine sits near the top of a very short list of favorite cultural foods in the United States, yet menudo is still misunderstood and avoided by most American
Maintaining a Gluten-Free Diet
Many people these days are jumping onto the gluten-free diet bandwagon, and for many different reasons. Strictly following a gluten-free diet doesn't have to be hard.
The Philosophy Behind Complementary Proteins
The art of combining proteins arose from a concern over world food shortages but can be used to advantage in every household in an economic recession.
Must Have Kitchen Gadgets
Kitchen gadgets aren't just fun, they can make preparing meals a whole lot easier. But, what tools are necessary when it comes to getting the most of of your kitchen?
How To Eat Out on a Budget
The allure of restaurant dining never lessens its pull on the consumer. But how does one keep up with the trends and enjoy a night out without putting a major dent in th
December 17th - National Maple Syrup Day
One of America's native foodstuffs, maple syrup amounts to the blood, sweat and tears of the sugar maple tree. What better time to try it than National Maple Syrup Day?
Pizzerias in the SF Bay Area
Take regional ingredients, add enough creativity to create flavors that are out of this world and what you have is an Italian classic that's been reinvented.
December 15th - National Cupcake Day
Cupcakes are beloved by children and adults alike, and are a hot food trend that shows no sign of cooling. Who knew they even have their own day?
Top 10 Homemade Comfort Foods and Recipes
Comfort food -- delicious, easy, familiar food -- such as macaroni and cheese, meatloaf and chili appeal to pleasant childhood memories and offer emotional comfort.
How to Season Cast Iron Cookware
Seasoning cast iron will create a smooth, even cooking surface. Properly cared for, cast iron cookware will last for years.
Niagara-on-the-Lake Wines of Winter
Wine grapes and their respective wineries continue to produce well into the winter months and play host to several festivals.
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