There may be no food in the world more luxurious and indulgent than lobster. This rich and opulent shellfish is used in regional cuisines around the globe, but regardless of how or where it’s prepared, lobster is always a special treat. Given how decadent and  … Read More

When I began writing this article, scribbling down everything I know and believe (and crave!) about great hamburgers, my mind immediately wandered back to a television program I had developed a minor addiction to a few years back featuring Chef Heston Blumenthal – and his  … Read More

Cauliflower is one of those vegetables that kind of gets a bad name when you’re a kid, after all it’s not the most flavourful vegetable out there and besides loading it with heaps of gooey cheese sauce (ok – maybe now we’re on to something)  … Read More

Any dish that reaches a certain level of ubiquitous use around the holidays runs the very real risk of receiving a bit of push-back – and I’m afraid that the trusty turkey is approaching that unfortunate eventuality. Now, whether the turkey itself is to blame,  … Read More

It might have something to do with squash’s place at the Thanksgiving dinner table, but the sight, smell and taste of squash is synonymous with the Canadian fall harvest season. For me, part of the joy of fall food is actually getting my hands on  … Read More