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Happy Gourmand
Find a tasty way to celebrate the sun
I am Icelandic on my father’s side. Perhaps that is why I have both an appreciation for the stark beauty of winter and a keen interest in celebrating the...
Celebrating Candlemas, the forerunner of Groundhog Day
January is just about done – let’s celebrate! Many people say January is like an endless month, but now the year is starting to gather some...
Celebrating foods on special days of the year
Did you celebrate World Pizza Day (Jan.17) or National Popcorn Day (Jan. 19)? We eat traditional foods on holidays like Christmas, Hannukah, Ramadan, etc., but...
Eat your way through winter—wisely
Here we are, in the dead of winter. Many of us are trying to get back up to speed and maybe recover from the indulgences of the holiday season. New Year’s...
The other 50 shades of grey
That got your attention, didn't it? But this is a family column, so I'm not going to get all kinky. I just wanted to talk about those bleak grey winter...
Find luck and good fortune in the new year
Will you be singing Auld Lang Syne at a New Year’s party? Do you make resolutions? Maybe you follow a few habits to encourage good fortune and luck when...
Good food versus good for you
This time of year, it can be easy to succumb to the stress of how to stay healthy at such an indulgent time of year. How can one possibly stay on track with...
Why Christmas dinner is crucial
This week, I have the pleasure of including some notes from my chef husband, The Chef In Stead. He has been cooking in people’s homes for the last 18...
Weird and wacky holiday drinks
Who remembers a punch bowl from Christmases past, or perhaps a round of rum and eggnog at the office party? Those were traditional holiday season beverages....
Never too old to believe in the spirit of Christmas
It’s the time of year when almost everyone wants to feel not just good, but full of cheer. I don’t mean the kind of cheer that is in the punch bowl...
The secrets behind 'secret' family recipes
The holiday season is upon us. Are you ready? There was American Thanksgiving (on Thursday) and its groaning table of family favourite dishes, a plethora of...
A side dish can sidetrack a meal
American Thanksgiving is coming up, and with it is a plethora of suggestions all over food-related media about how to create the perfect meal. This classic...
Bringing Remembrance Day awareness with food
On Friday, at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, we were asked to remember those who served our country, past and present. We do this...
Being a gourmand isn't a trend, it's lifestyle
Hi, my name is Kristin. I’m a foodie. (At least that’s the term that is used.) Does it sound like I’m obsessed? I am. I freely admit it....
The sweet side of scary Halloween
When I was little, many decades ago, Hallowe’en was an important day. It was a chance to break the rules, stay out late, collect a hoard of candy and eat...
From the beginning of time, apples have played a part in our history
How many expressions do you know that use apples? Do you know how many different symbols apples have represented throughout history? Never fear, gentle reader,...
The light within this season
The last week or so, my walks with our dog, Freyja, in the morning have been an ethereal experience. The sun rises later now, which means we are often out just...
The secret to living is giving (thanks)
This weekend is Canadian Thanksgiving. I looked up the history of the holiday here, to see the difference between it and the more famous and grandiose American...
Have you ever had ‘Pork Jam’?
Earlier this week, I made fruit crisp with plums. I have made Plum Torte for teatime (recipe link:...
Pears, plums and pumpkins: A taste of fall
Am I the only one who has a tough time making the transition when we wake up to autumn? I love fall colours and flavours, but I always feel a jolt when Nature...
