Transit ridership rebounds
'Words were like bullets'
Deer stressed by wildfire
Rental search 'stressful'
Town backs away from sea
Canada to get rare asteroid 
Attempted spyware infection
Russia lambastes the West
Pig heart put into man
Workers ratify agreement
Using AI in wildfire fights
A new picture of the past
Warriors eke out OT win
Jittery Rockets fall in OT
Rockets ready for season
Brand facing fresh claims
DiCaprio has new model
Joe reacts to Sophie lawsuit
Happy Gourmand
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...
Travelling the world for rare foods
We have friends who are currently walking the Camino del Norte in Spain. Many people do the pilgrimages in that part of the world, walking a path that has been...
Finding your own taste of the mind
In French there is a term “terroir." It means “a sense of place." You may have heard it when people talk of wine, or food. Terroir is the...
The strange things we were told as kids
Two weeks ago, I wrote about summer memories about road trips, and asked for readers to vote on whether they enjoyed them or not. I am pleased to say that...
Is it hot enough to fry an egg on the sidewalk?
I haven’t heard it recently, despite the continuing heat wave, but there used to be a common expression about the day being so hot you could fry an egg on...
Road trip vacations. Love 'em or hate 'em?
Do you travel by car for your summer holidays? Was that the way you travelled as a kid? If so, this week’s column is for you. I want to know if you love...
How the cookie has changed through history
You’ve probably heard the adage, “That’s the way the cookie crumbles.” Relating cookies to the general events of our life seems obvious...
Long weekends are meant for parties
I think perhaps I was destined to be in the service industry. For as long as I can remember, I have enjoyed hosting a party of one kind or another and I cannot...
