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A taste of the French Pyrenees

2 Mins read
The French Pyrenees are a land of peaks and valleys, with a culinary tradition drawing from the mountains. Nestled between France and…
Desserts

Blackberry frozen yogurt

1 Mins read
There’s something magical about the deep, jammy sweetness of blackberries, especially when swirled into creamy, tangy frozen yogurt. Blackberry frozen yogurt is…
Desserts

Make frozen yogurt at home

3 Mins read
Frozen yogurt is a creamy, tangy, and healthier alternative to ice cream. It’s easy to make at home with just a few…
Desserts

Churros

10 min Cook
Churros have a special place in Spanish tradition. Every fiesta (and there are lots of fiestas at the Canary Islands) has at…
Breakfast

Strawberry and granola parfait

1 Mins read
A parfait is a layered dessert or breakfast dish, traditionally made with alternating layers of yogurt, fruit, granola, and sometimes honey or…
Main dishes

Grilled cheese

8 min Cook
In my first year in Canada, grilled cheese got me confused a lot. I would hear people talk about it in everyday…
Breakfast

French toast

5 min Cook
In North America, French toast is a popular, delicious breakfast. Despite its name, this sweet treat is not originally French. The dish’s…

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Ingredients

Lychee, a jewel in the kitchen

3 Mins read
From its ancient roots in Southern China to its current status as a darling of modern mixology and pastry, the lychee (Litchi…
Ingredients

Gram flour, the power of chickpeas

3 Mins read
Gram flour, also known as besan or chickpea flour, is a versatile and nutrient-rich ingredient that has been a staple in Indian,…
Ingredients

Black radish, a bold delight

2 Mins read
Black radish, or radis noir, is a striking root vegetable with a deep black or dark brown skin and crisp, white flesh….
Ingredients

Topinambour, a forgotten culinary treasure

2 Mins read
When we lived in Montreal, we would do most of our food shopping at Marché 440, an iconic public market where you…
Ingredients

Kale, from tradition to superfood

4 Mins read
Kale, a leafy green vegetable from the Brassica family, has evolved from a humble staple in traditional cuisines to a superfood celebrated…
Ingredients

Jackfruit, the king of plant-based comfort food

3 Mins read
Jackfruit is tropical fruit, native to South and Southeast Asia, that has become a favourite in vegan and vegetarian kitchens because of…
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