KitchenAid just dropped its 2026 Colour of the Year. Meet Spearmint: a light, uplifting mint-green that feels like a reset button for your kitchen. It’s calm without being sleepy, fresh without being cold, and the kind of colour that makes you want to bake something immediately, even if it’s just an excuse to admire your…
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Recipe – Corn in a Cup (Elote en Vaso)
Cheater Version of Mexican Corn. You may not find the traditional ingredients for Elote en Vaso (corn in a cup) if you make a quick run to your local grocery store, as the real ingredients take a little more sleuthing. I’ve therefore improvised so you can still make something delicious, just don’t try to pass…
BC Brands Steal the Show at CHFA NOW Vancouver
BC Brands at the CHFA NOW Vancouver The CHFA NOW Vancouver will again showcase the top natural healthy food brands on February 20-22, 2026 at the Vancouver Convention Centre and we’ll be there sussing out what’s new. Let’s take a revisit on how BC made its mark at CHFA NOW Vancouver 2025, showing off at…
The Christmas Companion by Skye McAlpine
If you’re craving a holiday cookbook that feels like a warm invitation rather than a high-pressure to-do list, The Christmas Companion: Simple Recipes and Creative Ideas for a Magical Festive Season by Skye McAlpine is the one to add to your shelf, and keep on your counter during the holiday season. Also makes a great…
Luxurious Kitchen Tools We’re Obsessed With
Best Kitchen Appliances for Serious Cooks There are work horses like my cast iron pans, and then there are tools that are so well designed and gorgeous that they earn permanent counter space. You stop thinking about what they cost because you use them constantly and they’re just so gorgeous. I adore form and function,…
Five Sails’ Alex Kim Finishes Second on Top Chef Canada Season 12
Glowbal Restaurant Group’s Alex Kim, Culinary Director at Five Sails, took second place in a nail-biter finale of Top Chef Canada Season 12, going head-to-head with Ontario chef Coulson Armstrong in the “One Night Only” showdown on the Flavour Network. Kim, who also holds the title of 2025 Canadian Culinary Champion, earned high praise throughout…
Season & Serve Cookbook Celebrates West Coast Cooking
Season & Serve: A Cookbook for All Seasons Celebrates West Coast Cooking Vancouver’s culinary community has a beautiful new addition: Season & Serve: A Cookbook for All Seasons, the debut title from West Coast recipe developer and lifestyle creator Melissa Leung. The cookbook is officially available and already creating buzz among home cooks who love…
📚 The Best New Canadian Cookbooks of 2025 You’ll Want on Your Shelf
🍁 Best Canadian Cookbooks of 2025 Looking to freshen up your kitchen inspiration? The best Canadian cookbooks of 2025 highlight the diversity of our food culture—from PEI seafood traditions to Vancouver plant-forward creations. Two Chefs in the Garden by Lynn Crawford & Lora Kirk – 150+ garden-inspired vegetarian dishes. Flavours of Prince Edward Island (New…
IACP 2025 Award Finalists Announced: Winners Revealed November 5 in Brooklyn
The International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) has announced the finalists for its prestigious 2025 awards across Cookbooks, Digital Media, Food Photography & Styling, and Food Writing. Winners will be revealed during the IACP Awards & Summit on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at The Venue at City Harvest, 171 53rd St, Brooklyn, NY. More on…
World Bee Day Honey Fundraiser
Kootney’s Pealow’s Your Independent Grocer and Honey Bee Zen Apiaries Fundraise For Bee Research With World Bee Day and BC’s Day of the Honey Bee fast approaching on May 20th, two Kootenay businesses, Pealow’s Your Independent Grocer and Honey Bee Zen Apiaries, are launching a bold initiative to support community fundraising and bee research. The…
KitchenAid 2025 Colour of the Year:Butter
Nostalgia Is Having a Moment; Butter is Having a Moment – BUTTER KitchenAid 2025 Colour of the Year Today, KitchenAid reveals its 2025 Colour of the Year: Butter. Butter is a soft, energizing yellow with a creamy, satin finish that spreads warm flavours and cherished memories to the table, creating a heartwarming atmosphere. “More than…
Bocuse d’Or Team Canada Wins 10th Place
Bocuse d’Or Team Canada Brings Canada in the Limelight of Gastrotourists from Around the World After winning silver and their golden ticket to the most prestigious yet challenging competition on Earth, in France today, our national culinary athlete Keith Pears and his commis, Joseph Mongillo, placed 10th on the world stage, moving Canada up one…
Gordon Ramsay Steak Opens at the River Rock Casino
Reservations are Now Open for Canada’s First Gordon Ramsay Steak at River Rock Casino Resort Great Canadian Entertainment, Canada’s leader in gaming and hospitality, announced that reservations for the highly anticipated Gordon Ramsay Steak at River Rock Casino Resort are now open. This exciting partnership with Gordon Ramsay North America follows the launch of Gordon…
The Best Cookbooks of 2024
Books Focusing on Cookies, Tips on Creating the Best Parties and Charts on Herbs and Spices Are Among the Reasons These Books Made the List of The Best Cookbooks of 2024 To write a list of “Best Cookbooks of 2024” is a task that should ideally involve reading every cookbook put out in 2024, an…
PC® Holiday Insiders Report™
Simplify Your Holiday Entertaining with President’s Choice I am always excited about the PC® Holiday Insiders Report™. I worked in the marketing department for a grocery retailer, and I know what it takes to make something like this report happen. I drool over the graphics, food styling, recipes, and everything inside it. I’d like to…
Have a Chocolatey Holiday with Purdys Chocolatier
Purdys Chocolatier Holiday Edition We’ve been nibbling away on the Purdys Holiday Edition chocolates to make sure they’re worthy of recommending, and the answer is….be careful with these if they’re around because they’re extermely addictive. Very grateful for my gym membership! More on Gourmet Groceries Purdys White Chocolate Himalayan Pink Salt Caramels ($28.50) The caramels…
Lidia’s From Our Family Table to Yours
Lidia’s From Our Family Table to Yours – More Than 100 Recipes Made with Love for All Occasions Lidia Bastianich’s newest cookbook is co-authored by her daughter, Tanya Bastianich Manuali, and is full of family stories and passed-down recipes. Lidia shares the dishes she cooks for the ones she loves the most. I’ve had the…
2024 BC Food & Beverage Rise Award Winners
2024 Rise Awards Winners Celebrated at 17th Annual Rise Awards Night by BC Food & Beverage The 2024 winners were honoured at the Rise Awards Night, hosted by BC Food & Beverage on November 28, 2024, in front of a packed crowd of over 400 attendees. This year’s event, which took place at a new…
Crust: Essential Sweets and Savories
Cookbook Corner – Crust Bakery Fans of Victoria, B.C’s Crust Bakery can now satisfy their sweet and savoury cravings at home when they cook from Crust: Essential Sweets and Savories from Victoria’s Beloved Bakery. With over 85 recipes, home bakers will learn the secrets behind those delicious bakery items. More on Cookbooks Within the…
Fresh St. Market Opens in Lower Lonsdale
Fresh St. North Van Market in Lower Lonsdale Partners with FoodMesh to Donate Meals B.C.-based and family-owned Fresh St. Market North Van celebrated the official opening; it’s now the eighth location at 150 Esplanade West, in North Vancouver on November 15. We attended the opening and were super proud to see Sea Cider Temperance Series…
