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Healthy Ingredients in Indian Cuisine

Indian cuisine is known for its diverse, rich flavours, but there is so much more to it than that. Carefully prepared recipes using a range of healthy ingredients and spices make this a tasty and nutritious option for those who enjoy trying out the array of flavours from around the world. And for those who…

Overhead shot of all the food we ordered

The 5 Best Food Cities in the Western United States

Where to eat in the western United States? That’s a tough question, because there are so many amazing food cities in this region. But if we had to pick just 5, these would be our favorites. Bozeman, Montana If you’re looking for a food city that has it all, Bozeman restaurants are your best bet.…

Summer Holidays 2022

The summer holidays in our house were a complete washout this year. Thanks, Covid! Snubnose was preparing for the all-important board exams (Grade ten). It’s been a bit of a circus. Her education for the last two years was pretty much online. Whenever the school attempted to bring the students in, there would be a…

Tips for Opening Your First Restaurant

Many people will be fortunate enough to have their hobbies and interests turned into careers. This is possible for those interested in sports, music, or art. Being passionate about something is more likely to give you the drive and ambition to reach higher career levels. You should cherish this if you’re fortunate enough to work…

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Tips for Getting Your Kids into Cooking

Cooking is something that everyone should at least know the basics of. After all, if you can’t even make some scrambled eggs, you could be in trouble. It isn’t exactly ideal to rely on others for your dietary needs. But learning how to cook doesn’t have to be a chore. After all, plenty of people…

Seafood options on display at Martin's Corner

Retail trends changing the way we buy food

There’s no doubt that the way we buy our groceries is changing. From the arrival of subscription groceries to new technology in our stores, there’s always something innovative that impacts how we get our food. This article breaks down all the latest retail trends and explores how they change the way we buy our food.…

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How To Take Your Cooking to The Next Level

Are you looking to take your cooking to the next level? Whether you consider yourself somewhat of a seasoned chef or have picked up cooking as a hobby during COVID-19, there are always ways to take your cooking to the next level and impress those you are cooking for. Cooking well is one of the…

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Simple Ways to Improve Your Cooking Skills

Learning to cook delicious and nutritious meals doesn’t happen overnight, but you can perfect the skills needed over time if you have the know-how. These simple tips will help you improve your cooking skills and become a pro in the kitchen. Invest in quality kitchen equipment Those that are really serious about improving their cooking…

Brewing Up Something Special: My Coffee Adventures

I used to be a hard-core coffee addict – a nearly dozen cups a day habit, which I stopped cold turkey when I became pregnant with Snubnose. The horrific headaches that followed convinced me never to get so addicted again. And I have kept up that vow generally – my tipple of choice these days…

Ingredients for a Sangria

Cocktails with Cointreau

Last year, I had picked up a bottle of Cointreau (an orange liquer from the Cointreau region in France) in duty-free. It sat gathering dust in my pantry until last month when I found it -while searching for something else, isn’t that how it always happens? I tried drinking it with a bit of water…