Category: What’s Cooking?

TOP 10: Best Vegan Recipes!

October 18, 2015 No Comments

Vegan recipes contain absolutely no animal products. This means no eggs, cheese, milk, meat, etc. The vegan diet is centered on vegetables, legumes, roots and soy products. For healthy fats, vegans get their dose from oils, nuts and fruits like avocados. We’ve put together our top ten best vegan recipes for you to enjoy the […]

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TOP 10 : Recipes for Thanksgiving

October 5, 2015 No Comments

On the day reserved for giving thanks, the family gathers around the table to be together. The traditional dish that is served is turkey with all of the fixings. Thanksgiving is great for creating leftovers that can be eaten in the following weeks.

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How to Organise a Cocktail Party

September 21, 2015 No Comments

A cocktail party or a mixer, receptions catered exclusively with bite-sized morsels, are an excellent solution for hosting many people at a time. Since everyone eats standing up, they’re free to mingle and serve themselves at their convenience, leaving the host to relax … assuming they planned ahead! In this vein, here are some tips […]

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Breakfast is really important…

September 4, 2015 No Comments

We already know that skipping breakfast is bad for weight, but now an American study reveals another repercussion: Researchers followed 26,902 men aged between 45 and 82, and working in the field of health, for this study that lasted from 1992 to 2008. The findings reveal that men who don’t have breakfast have 27% more […]

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Must-Have Cookbooks

August 28, 2015 1 Comment

In a time of cooking shows, food porn, and foodies’ blogs, most family kitchens house an incredible collection of cookbooks of all sorts. But what are the “must own” books that any house cook should refer to as useful mean to expand their repertoires? Here’s our list:

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Juices: Miracle Cure?

August 21, 2015 No Comments

Juice cures have become increasingly popular in recent years. Their “detoxifying” power, which contributes to weight loss is touted as a sales pitch, to promote them. Juice cures promise to make us feel better about our bodies, but what’s the truth behind this new fad?

Is Sushi Healthy?

Is Sushi Healthy? If yes, how many can I eat?

August 10, 2015 No Comments

This blog is dedicated to all my fellow sushi lovers and all those who have ever wondered if this food is actually healthy.  It is common to assume that it is healthy; after all, it is simply white rice and fish. Today we will explore the question, “is sushi healthy and if so, how much […]

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Hair and Nails: Mirrors of Your Health

July 31, 2015 No Comments

We love taking care of our hair and nails, its obvious! Just look at the multitude of beauty products piled high in the cosmetics aisle: creams, oils, masks, sprays and other treatments made from secret ingredients… but before spending all your money on products full of promise, start by taking care of the inside, because […]

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Certified gluten-free oats, great news for celiac disease sufferers

July 28, 2015 No Comments

Since last May, Health Canada allows gluten-free claims labelling for specially produced “pure oats” with gluten content under 20 ppm.

What’s the Difference Between Ice Cream and Gelato?

July 17, 2015 No Comments

Being a born and bred Italian, I had the chance to experience hundreds of distinct ice cream flavours in several excellent “gelaterie” (ice cream parlours), developing a special taste for real good “gelato”. By the way, gelato is just the Italian word for ice cream, so how come it is so different from North American-style […]

Eating and Drinking When It’s Hot: 10 Good Choices

July 17, 2015 No Comments

During heat waves, when the outside thermometer reads over 30°C and the humidity index rises, we don’t have much of an appetite in general. But we still have to eat and drink well, avoiding foods that are difficult to digest and favouring those rich in water. So here are 10 good choices.

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Top 100 Best Outdoor Dining Restaurants in Canada (according to OpenTable)

June 29, 2015 No Comments

The online restaurant reservations provider OpenTable has unveiled the 2015 Top 100 Best Outdoor Dining Restaurants in Canada. This list has been generated from more than 275,000 restaurant reviews collected from verified OpenTable diners between May 1, 2014, and April 30, 2015, in more than 1,600 restaurants.

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