Ontario apples French apple tart on eatlivetravelwrite.com

French apple tarts

Are you like me and associate apples with the Fall? Perhaps it’s the teacher in me – I always think of apples as being a September “thing” – but did you realise that in Ontario, apples are available nearly year round? Nope, me neither until quite recently. I also hadn’t realised how many different types … Read more

Chocolate shortbread squares with salted caramel on eatlivetravelwrite.com

What’s cooking? Salted caramel chocolate squares

Ah the holidays. It’s such a great excuse to get baking, right? So many events to bring goodies to and so many reasons to make something a little more special than you favourite everyday cookies or treats. For this month’s Kraft Canada #whatscooking assignment, amongst all the great holiday recipes, I couldn’t go past dessert. … Read more

Sobeys Better Food for All app

Discover, shop and save with new Sobeys mobile app

Sobeys Inc. recently unveiled a new way for busy Canadians to plan meals and organize their weekly shopping with the launch of its new free mobile app for iPhone and Android. Featuring hundreds of easy to prepare recipes, new ingredients to discover and instant access to a personalised weekly flyer, the app makes it easy … Read more

KitchenAid Raspberry Ice Stand Mixer

A KitchenAid Canada stand mixer giveaway

If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you’ll have my recent post explaining how you can support the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation though KitchenAid Canada’s Cook for the Cure. To recap: Find out more about the KitchenAid Cook for the Cure at www.cookforthecure.ca then register and start fundraising for The Culinary Showdown here: www.culinaryshowdown.ca. … Read more

KitchenAid Raspberry Ice Stand Mixer

KitchenAid Canada’s Cook for the Cure and how you can support The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation

KitchenAid’s Cook for the Cure This year, as part of Cook for the Cure, KitchenAid Canada is offering food lovers across Canada the chance to work alongside all-star Canadian chefs in a team cooking challenge as part of the first-ever KitchenAid Cook for the Cure Culinary Showdown on December 7th 2013. Hosted by actor Dean … Read more

Plate and cutlery

My top 5 tips for “Putting your Best Plate Forward

Disclosure: KitchenAid Canada has provided me with product as compensation for my services and posts but all posts represent my own opinion. With Canadian Thanksgiving past us and Hallowe’en breathing down our necks, we’re heading fast into entertaining season.  Regular readers will know that  even though we have a tiny kitchen (actually we have no … Read more