Food Trends

Wine grapes and their respective wineries continue to produce well into the winter months and play host to several festivals.

Dec 11, 2009 - Erin McLaughlin

Homemade food items make for a wonderful gift basket for Christmas and other occasions. Tips for which foods to include and how to package the present.

Dec 10, 2009 - Maija Haavisto

Several feet high, thorny, daunting to prepare, a protected variety of local cardoon nevertheless remains a Genevois 'must' - particularly with the Christmas turkey.

Dec 9, 2009 - Gail Mangold-Vine

Those who enjoy dining out and sampling new cuisine will be happy to know they can do it for half the cost of an ordinary restaurant meal. Here's how.

Dec 8, 2009 - Daniel Gansle

Marmite is almost entirely consumed by the English and other European condiment connoisseurs as a unique spread for toasts and other bland delivery mechanisms.

Dec 8, 2009 - Jeremy Perkins

Why would a restaurant provide a free meal for anyone ever? What is required to get that free birthday meal?

Dec 1, 2009 - Joe Nowak

A disease so rare it hurts fewer people than lightning may soon reduce the annual Florida oyster harvest and the Gulf Coa seafood purveyors are questioning the reason.

Nov 30, 2009 - Timothy Lewis

Electric can openers cut either into the top or side of the can, and differ in their mounting options and effectiveness. This article looks at their various features.

Nov 29, 2009 - Yuen Kit Mun

Commercial cookware shops and online outlets carry kitchen essentials on the cheap. Cookware can easily be bought for a fraction of the retail price.

Nov 28, 2009 - Jocelyn Kerr

Gourmet meal delivery isn't just for dieters, although meal delivery plans can help with weight loss. Learn how meal services can save money and time.

Nov 27, 2009 - Jocelyn Kerr

Le Creuset enameled cast iron cookware has a reputation for being one of the best cookware choices on the market. Find out why their enameled cast iron is a great choice.

Nov 27, 2009 - Jocelyn Kerr

Which stainless steel cookware set is best to buy? Calphalon? All-Clad? Cuisinart? Take a look at reviews and price points before buying.

Nov 27, 2009 - Jocelyn Kerr

Ceramic cookware is an alternative to other non stick surfaces. It is versatile, safe, and efficient.

Nov 26, 2009 - Amanda Jones

From hitting on the boss to driving drunk, drinking too much can cause trouble that lasts much longer than the hangover. Learn the best etiquette for the holidays.

Nov 26, 2009 - Alessandra Harris

To save money, preserve freshness and cut down on throwing away food, consider freezing food. Vegetables, fruit, eggs, nuts, cheese, chocolate and butter can be frozen.

Nov 23, 2009 - Nellene Teubner Plouffe

Look at the many new kinds of spaghetti available these days. Different flours, added nutrients, and vegetables will make you say: This Is Not Your Grandma's Spaghetti.

Nov 23, 2009 - Jeri Dayle-Rabinowitz

There is a great opportunity available in the local grocery stores during Thanksgiving season. Some even offer 25 cents a pound turkeys with a $20. purchase. Go stock up!

Nov 22, 2009 - Hildra Tague

Cheese lovers appreciate unique kitchen gadgets as gifts. Some gift ideas include fondue sets, cheese domes and cheese sets.

Nov 20, 2009 - Cherrine Banks

Here's an idea for a lovely gift basket to give British ex-pats who now live across the pond. English friends will be happy to receive this cream tea gift basket.

Nov 19, 2009 - Lorraine Syratt

Kitchen tools can allow gift recipients to maintain good health. Some kitchen tools are slow cookers, hand blenders, food processors, chopping boards and bread makers.

Nov 19, 2009 - Cherrine Banks

Budgeting doesn't have to mean eliminating drinks with dinner. Below are easy ways to reduce your bar tab and reap extra benefits when dining out.

Nov 18, 2009 - Alessandra Harris

The reusable tiffin lunchbox is perfect for snacks, take out food, or lunch on the go. It's an excellent nontoxic food container for children and adults.

Nov 18, 2009 - Tricia Edgar

Not all free range turkeys are equal. Learning about the differences in turkey production methods can help you put a more flavorful turkey on the holiday table this year.

Nov 15, 2009 - Angela Higbee

When shopping for healthy snacks at the market, there's no need to sacrifice taste with these guilt-free options.

Nov 14, 2009 - Annie Suh

While everyone wants to make fantastic meals, a delicious meal is no good if covered with harmful bacteria. Three basic items can help ward off unwanted food illnesses.

Nov 9, 2009 - Frank Yeats

Want to eat cheap? Don't have the cash to dine out? Just look online, where coupons for free fast food, discounts on restaurant meals, and the best dining deals live.

Nov 8, 2009 - Jason Parent

Learn how long it takes to defrost a turkey, how long to cook it, the correct internal temperature, how much to serve and other great tips.

Nov 7, 2009 - Deborah Harding

What apple works better in pies and which ones should you put in your child's lunchbox. This will give a good advice and tell you how many apples you need in a recipe.

Nov 6, 2009 - Deborah Harding

Green tea is in everything from chewing gum to diet supplements. The health benefits of green tea are more than just a fad, though.

Nov 5, 2009 - Alina Bradford

Help make long trips easier and less expensive by not buying airport food. These travel snacks are cost-effective and nutritious!

Nov 4, 2009 - Sarah Zahn

Deliver an organic fruit basket to friends and relatives to celebrate birthdays, Christmas, or other special occasions.

Nov 4, 2009 - Tricia Edgar

Tips for using, storing and cleaning your pressure cooker - which can stretch the family food budget and cook amazing home-cooked meals in half the time!

Nov 3, 2009 - Natalie Cooper

Using a pressure cooker saves money, is energy-efficient and makes tender, delicious home-cooked foods - and this guide makes purchasing the right one easy.

Nov 2, 2009 - Natalie Cooper

Perfectly cooked crisp, tender drumsticks and juicy turkey breast on the same plate may seem like a mission impossible. Roasting parts separately makes the mission easy.

Nov 2, 2009 - Lynn Brogan

With a do-it-yourself attitude and the right equipment, making the popular fermented beverage is just a waiting game.

Oct 30, 2009 - Jennifer Ward

Britons are calling out for old-favorites when it comes to confectionery and classic brands have been making a comeback in 2009.

Oct 30, 2009 - Sonya Hook

Butter! So many fear it, yet is has been a staple to human diets in many civilizations since the time of King Tut. Here's a closer look at the reputation of butter.

Oct 30, 2009 - Lisa Cucciniello

After launching a line of 24 karat gold-imbued chocolates, lollipops, tea and cigars, Swiss company DeLafée rolls out a new silver range in time for the holiday season.

Oct 29, 2009 - Gail Mangold-Vine

An increasing number of grocery store chains are offering consumers the opportunity to shop for their groceries on line and pick them up at the store.

Oct 29, 2009 - Alex Strauss

Organic produce delivery is ideal for those who need fresh fruit and vegetables and enjoy the convenience of online shopping. There are several delivery options.

Oct 27, 2009 - Tricia Edgar

Deluxe camping cooking using a Dutch Oven is demonstrated at a Florida wilderness survival skills workshop at Fisheating Creek Campground hosted by Women in The Outdoors.

Oct 25, 2009 - Susan Etchey

The sometime-TV host and author of the classic How to Cook Everything has a new book on shelves, Food Matters, and a desire for people to make healthier food choices.

Oct 23, 2009 - Lisa L. Rollins

Gourmet chocolates are becoming more socially appropriate. Several companies offer organic and fair trade chocolates that are better for the environment and workers.

Oct 23, 2009 - Melissa Murfin

Local, organic produce is found at farmer's markets, in downtown supermarkets, at farm-direct produce stores, at farm stands and can be home-delivered in Victoria BC.

Oct 21, 2009 - Mary Peterson

Traditional British foods like toad-in-the-hole, treacle tart, and cottage pie are back in fashion. Gordon Ramsay's pub food book has great recipes you can try at home.

Oct 18, 2009 - Rebecca Ford

Light, nutty and very neutral in flavour, grapeseed oil is coming into its own as a popular alternative to olive oil.

Oct 18, 2009 - Cindy McGlynn

We know that certain foods are bad for us, and that going certain places will tempt us to eat these foods, but we do it anyway! Why?

Oct 16, 2009 - Kaitlin Ugolik

When times are tough, the tough turn to food for comfort and entertainment. Several companies benefit from this search for low cost, soothing consumption.

Oct 16, 2009 - Dawn Goldsmith

Advocates for vegetarianism encourage a shift in diet and consumer habits by exposing the inhumane treatment of animals for slaughter as well as benefits of a green diet.

Oct 13, 2009 - Rasham Nassar

Learn how to create tasty snacks for the entire family with leftover baby food purees.

Oct 13, 2009 - Tricia Masenthin