I have visited thousands upon thousands of restaurants over the years. Both from the kitchen door as a sales rep for Qualifirst Foods and as a customer,

Mad Men, the American period drama that debuted in 2007, was part of the cultural movement to revive the cocktail hour as an essential part of

To make great sandwiches, it is all about the bread, the mains, and the condiments. The corporate side of food has done everything possible to cheapen all

A tasty high protein, low sugar, vegan energy ball to eat before a workout, post-yoga class, or to pack in school lunches.

A crunchy brittle made with toasted almonds and coconut, sweetened with agave nectar and acacia honey. Perfect served with coffee or tea.

Pink pralines, naturally coloured sugar coated almonds from Lyon France, are a beautiful addition to this lovely rich yeast bread.

A modern twist on a classic Christmas dessert made with the crowd-pleasing combination of hazelnuts and chocolate.

Crisp anise scented cannoli filled with the bright fresh flavour of Sicilian lemons. Using a pizzelle outer shell, this cannoli recipe is so easy to make.

A traditional and naturally gluten-free tapioca pudding recipe updated with the addition of stollen spice, coconut milk, peaches and pistachios.

Cherry flavour abounds in both the salad and vinaigrette. Perfect to start a meal or add slices of rosy grilled duck breast and turn it into a main course.

Delightful pink pralines (pink sugar-coated almonds) make this simple and lovely tart filling extra special.

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A company-worthy meal that can be on the table in 30 minutes. The squid ink pasta makes a stunning presentation tossed with tomatoes, greens and feta cheese.

A Middle Eastern salad with lots of fresh-herb flavour made with a unique blend of six grains including wehani rice, rye berries and brown rice

Nutty farro and Arabic spices make a beautiful flavour combination. Serve as a vegetarian main course or as a side dish with roast leg of lamb or grilled meat.

Grano is an ancient grain from Southern Italy with a toasted wheat flavour and texture similar to barley. Cooked with pesto and topped with a poached egg.