In the early 17th centurys The Tempest, William Shakespeare had King Alonso ask the court jester, How camest thou in this pickle? You could say wed all be in a pickle without the delightfully pungent and tangy food.Today, youll run into pickles at every turn. Among the array of over-the-top offerings at fairs across Canada, including the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto, the Pacific National Exhibition in Vancouver and the ever-popular Calgary Stampede, are pickle-flavoured cotton candy, pickle fries, pickle pizza and pickle lemonade. And the most common food-delivery request in eight C ..read more

Why? Its a triple threat: Crispy fries. Curds with a squeaky-on-the-teeth quality. Gravy thin enough to seep down through the pile but thick enough to easily be sopped up by a forkful of fries and gravy-softened curds.Read on to discover the history of poutine and why it has become the most popular Quebecois dish around the world. The history of poutine The word poutine likely comes from the Quebecois slang for a mess. Or it could have evolved from pouding (pudding).Sylvain Charlebois, a food economist and the author of Poutine Nation, confirms that the earliest version of the dish appeared in ..read more

Dark green vegetables are often considered to be the cream of the health-food crop because theyre particularly rich in essential minerals like iron, magnesium and calcium, as well as vitamins C, K and many of the Bs. Now an array of products, from brands like Athletic Greens and Vital Proteins, promise all that goodness in one simple scoop of powderjust stir it into a glass of water. The powders are made of dehydrated veggies such as spinach and beetroot, plus spirulina, a type of algae full of nutrients. Are green powders a waste of money? But is drinking your greens as healthy as consuming t ..read more

Mushroom Facts Most People Don’t Know A prolific market The global mushroom market is expected to reach US$90 billion by 2028 (up from US$63 billion in 2022). Canada is one of the worlds top exporters; white button and brown mushrooms, including cremini and portobello, account for more than 90 percent of cropsmore than half of which are grown in Ontario. A meat alternative The mushrooming popularity is not surprising; low-carb and rich in antioxidants as well as vitamins B and D, the fungi are a source of protein and an affordable meat alternative. Grilled portobello mushrooms make a tasty b ..read more

The gut may seem like a simple term, but it actually involves numerous parts of the body connected to the digestive and gastrointestinal tracts, as well as the microbiome. The gut microbiome is made up of trillions of bacteria and microorganisms inside the large intestine, and having a diverse set of bacteria is key for keeping different bodily functions working properly such as the nervous system, immune system, digestive function and even our mental health. What we eat plays a major role in the health of the gut microbiome, and certain foods can harm your gut health. According to Chris Damma ..read more

“Preheat oven to 350 F.” This is the first line of the majority of baking recipes in print. Be it for cookies, cakes or casseroles, the oven temperature rarely changes. Have you ever wondered why? The Maillard Reaction Chances are, if you have a passion for cooking, you’re familiar with the Maillard reactionwhether you know it by name or not! This is the chemical process that causes the proteins and sugars in your food to turn brown. Think of it as the difference between plain and toasted bread. Apart from colour, this reaction creates hundreds of flavour compounds, making many foods much tast ..read more

We love experimenting with different brownie flavours. While we’d never turn down a batch of classic chocolate brownies, it’s exciting to breathe new life into an old favourite by introducing different ingredients. Our recipe for red velvet brownies is yet another way to take an everyday brownie recipe to the next level.This recipe transforms red velvet cake into the perfect red velvet brownie recipe! What are red velvet brownies made with? You’ll need a box of red velvet cake mix and five other basic ingredients. Top with our cream cheese frosting recipe (or store-bought frosting), and you ha ..read more

What are apple cider cheesecake cookies? These cookies combine our go-to fall beverageapple ciderwith two of our favourite desserts: cheesecake and cookies. According to recipe developer Ginny Dyer, the cookies taste exactly like apple cider doughnuts with a cheesecake filling. Yum! How to make apple cider cheesecake cookies This viral recipe was shared by @inbloombakery on TikTok. The original post for “super chewy apple cider spiced cookies stuffed with creamy cheesecake” has 775,000 likes and counting. In other words, the internet can’t get enough! @inbloombakery APPLE CIDER CHEESECAKE COO ..read more

Fruit Fruit, especially dried fruit like raisins, cranberries, figs and apricots can seriously improve a dreary box of stuffing. That bit of sweetness plays beautifully with other flavours on the table. I’ve found that fresh fruits like apples and pears are stellar as well. Toasted Nuts Nuts are a delicious, simple way to add some crunch to store-bought stuffing mix. In fact, lightly toasted nuts add a layer of texture not only to stuffing, but the holidayspread as a whole. Our top picks? Pecans, walnuts, almonds and pistachios.Discover 13 cooking hacks that’ll save you time, money and effor ..read more

Some leading health experts have been following what might sound to you like a new adage: “What’s good for the heart is good for the brain.”It’s relatively self-explanatory: The diet and lifestyle habits that help prevent cardiovascular disorders can keep your mind sharp, too.This probably sounds like a whole lot of disciplineyou’re thinking we want you to eat more fish and go for more walks, right? We definitely support those practicesbut here’s a fun twist: A beloved berry may be one of the most powerful weapons to fight off heart disease and cognitive disorders, like dementia.According to a ..read more