A Relaxing Mother’s Day Getaway around Cobourg
This time last year, I spent Mother’s Day at home alone. (Single tear.) My 22-year-old son had just flown our Ontario nest for the Rockies, … Continue Reading
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Chef Mark McEwan’s Top Picks for Winterlicious
“I remember when Winterlicious was created—it was sort of to get the Earth back on its feet after the Twin Towers attacks, so … Continue Reading
Chef Martin Ruiz Salvador’s Top Ocean-Friendly Spots in Eastern Canada
Martin Ruiz Salvador is the executive chef at Fleur de Sel, which he co-owns with his wife, maître d’ Sylvie Ruiz Salvador. He … Continue Reading
Vancouver Chef Ned Bell’s Top Sustainable Seafood Spots
Ned Bell is passionate about West-Coast seafood that’s tasty and ocean-friendly. The chef ambassador for Vancouver Aquarium’s sustainable seafood program, Ocean Wise, famously served geoduck … Continue Reading
A Toronto-Niagara Gourmand Getaway for Valentine’s
With Valentine’s weekend approaching, maybe you’re torn between town and country for your romantic mini-break. Love blossoms on quiet moments of togetherness and excitement, so … Continue Reading
Canada’s Best Christmas Markets
Across Germany, Austria, Eastern France and Northern Italy, during the cold dark winter months, people have for centuries gathered at Christmas markets to clink mugs … Continue Reading
Discovering the Wineries of Ontario, Part 2: Prince Edward County
After exploring Windsor-Essex last week, I was excited to check out another Ontario wine destination: Prince Edward County. It’s just a … Continue Reading