Does there have to be an app for that?

When I was young my parents talked about how life was simpler when they were kids. They bemoaned the fact that life was so busy. I remember cartoons that touted the advent of inventions that would make life easy again - you know, like the moving sidewalks and fancy appliances the Jetsons had in thei

Rock around the clock

Martin and I are headed across the border this weekend for our yearly visit to the hamlet of Wauconda, Washington. If you are a regular reader you'll know that our trip to the Fabulous 50's Sock Hop and Vintage Car Show at the Wauconda Community Hall has become a staple of our summer. We go

Is there such a thing as adult food?

This past week my stepdaughter turned 21, and that made me think... Martin and I shared many memories with her growing up that centered around the dinner table. As I pondered the poignancy of “coming of age”, it occurred to me that the traditions around such celebrations are more about t

Too much of a good thing?

Food has become a trendy topic. We have a TV network dedicated to it. Dining is trendy too, with endless possibilities for table décor and ambience, whether you eat in or out. There truly is something for everybody. Of course, like most things, we tend to all jump on the same bandwagon, and s

Midsummer madness

This Saturday, June 21, is the summer solstice, also known as Midsummer. In Canada summer is a hallowed season, one we all anticipate with great joy and revel in once it officially arrives. In the Okanagan we are perhaps the most spoiled of the regions with our milder climate but even here everyone

Good food, good friends

This past week I was lucky enough to catch up with one of my dearest friends in Vancouver. Merle lives in England, but her husband Vic was coming for a conference and the wives were all going to be in attendance as well. It was the perfect opportunity for us to spend a few days together and then hav

Chickens don't have fingers, do they?

She says: As summer is fast approaching and the kids are released from school soon, it makes me think of all that time I remember as a kid myself, loose in front of the family fridge…what, I wondered, do most kids eat through the summer in today’s world? Photo: Contributed

One Big Table - S.2 - E.5 - Asparagus Pesto

It's a new episode of One Big Table! Visit My facebook page for the recipe!   Find One Big Table: https://www.facebook.com/onebigtable http://onebigtable.ca/

Spicy Potato Breakfast Pancakes - Gordon Ramsay

A spiced pancake batter filled with a delicious potato filling. A spicy, savoury breakfast dish inspired by the flavours of India.

Cheesy Corn Snack

Lucinda's homemade version of the store-bought popcorn snack.

The Wisdom of Pooh

Isn’t it funny how some things keep coming back to you throughout your life? I have a good friend who says that life keeps presenting lessons to us until we learn from them; as much as sometimes I wish I wouldn’t remember her words, they are true. Times when you do that silly thing you k

Grilled Grilled Cheese

Not just a grilled cheese sandwich, but a grilled, grilled cheese sandwich.

DJ BBQ's Philly Cheese Steak

DJ BBQ delivers his version of an East Coast Classic: Philadelphia's iconic street food - the Cheesesteak. Pan fried strips of flank steak, onions, mushrooms, cheese and a dash of mayo.

Summer Coleslaw

Just in time for summer! A quick and easy coleslaw recipe you're sure to enjoy.

'Milk' and Cookie Shots

Warm cookies and a glass of milk, but they've swapped the milk for ice cream and mixed up the flavours! Enjoy!

Highs and lows

When Martin’s daughter was little, we used to have a tradition at the dinner table called, “Highs and Lows”. It was about the moments in your day that stuck out on either end of the scale, and it was mostly really about quality time and knowing what mattered. One of the interesting

Ready, set - go!

This week I spent an evening unpacking my summer clothes, as the rain pitter-patted on the windowpanes. I made porridge for breakfast, swearing to not eat the stuff again until the snow flies. And I am determined to finally plant my tomato seedlings outside in the garden. Time’s up, Mother Nat

Simple Beef Brisket - Gordon Ramsay

Inexpensive and incredibly simple to make, this slow roast beef brisket recipe gives you tender, succulent, melt in the mouth meat that works with a variety of sides. 

How to make a Big Mac

McDonald's Executive Chef Dan Coudreaut shows us how to prepare the Big Mac and its sauce using household ingredients.

French Fries and Tartare Sauce

Junk Food from France. Yes. It exists and it's delicious and so simple to make.