Inspired by the delicious creativity of local artisans, chefs, brewmasters and mixologists, Michelle Nelson began urban homesteading in her downtown apartment. Armed with a passion for food and farming, and a Ph.D. in conservation biology and sustainable agriculture, she shares her hard-won knowledge and recipes with readers interested in collecting, growing and preserving sustainable food—even […]

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If you’re a heat seeker in search of the next big thing in hot sauces, Pepper North Artisan Foods is a must-visit. This Canadian company has carved out a niche for itself by blending intense heat with rich, complex flavors, creating sauces that are as delicious as they are fiery. Spice up your culinary experience!

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from Pepper North Let’s make some spicy meatball sliders, Pepper North style! Ingredients • 12 buns• 1 lb of ground meat (we used 1/2lb beef, 1/2lb pork)• 1 ball of fresh mozzarella• 1 can of tomato/pasta sauce of choosing• 1/2c Breadcrumbs• 1 egg• Pepper North Bajan-Style Mango & Habanero Hot Sauce Directions Cut buns (we used brioche) and place face up on pan

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Pepper North is offering two lucky winners one of their prize packs. First winner will receive the Flavour Tour pack which includes one (148 mL) each of their Bajan Mango & Habanero, Jamaican Jerk & Scotch Bonnet, and Salsa Roja & Ghost hot sauce. $29.99 The second winner will enjoy their Go All In pack

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Enter to win Vikram Vij and Meeru Dhalwala’s cookbook Vij’s Indian at https://www.instagram.com/p/C8ZcdVSAS9B/ Hurry – ends Saturday, June 22/24. You’ll love the recipes and stories!

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We head to Quebec this week on our culinary road trip, and first stop is Chuck Hughes’ restaurant, Garde Manger. https://www.gardemanger.ca/  I picked up a copy of his cookbook of the same name at a food show and met the renowned Canadian chef and television personality. With my curiosity piqued, I embarked on a culinary

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from Garde Manger So good! I use cornflakes or rice cereal in granola for the crunchiness. It’s optional. Ingredients Strained Yogurt 2 cups (500 mL) plain yogurt Zest of 1 lemon Lemon Cream 3 eggs ½ cup (125 mL) sugar Zest and juice of 2 lemons 1/3 cup (75 mL) cold butter, diced Granola 1

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Chuck Hughes is the star of Chuck’s Day Off, a Food Network Canada and Cooking Channel show. Garde Manger features recipes from his restaurant and his show that are down-to-earth but festive, and never fussy. What’s wonderful about the book is the energy the design brings―it matches Chuck’s own style and approach to both cooking and life.

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À La Carte is a cookbook filled with simple recipes for easy-to-prepare dishes intended to inspire you to spend more time around the table with your families. But it’s more than that. It is also a storybook, featuring heartwarming stories from caring medical professionals at the Montreal Children’s Hospital, from young patients they have treated

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from À La Carte Jo Notkin of Maison Zoe Ford has been catering and crafting crowd-pleasing menus since 2009. She has developed a line of baking mixes designed to bring top-quality ingredients and a simplified baking experience to the home cook. My family has enjoyed watching Jo’s success on Canada’s Top Chef and Wall of

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