We were thrilled to welcome Emily Richards into the Petits Chefs kitchen lab again this week. Emily is a Professional Home Economist with over 20 years’ experience in the Canadian food world. If you were a regular viewer of Canadian Living Cooks on Food Network. you might recognise Emily! This week was her NINTH time … Read more
Many of you know I spend a fair amount of time in France when I’m not in Toronto (want to experience our little corner of France for yourself? You can! Check out maison de la fontaine!) and one of the things I always try to do when I return home is re-create some of the … Read more
The holiday season is in full swing by now and you’ve probably got most of your special menus planned out. If you’re looking for a quick, tasty appetizer to serve with your holiday drinks, though I have just the thing for you. And, bonus, a few of these with a salad make an excellent quick … Read more
Hello December! How has this snuck up on us? I guess here in Toronto, the weather has been unseasonably warm so it doesn’t *feel* like Christmas is just three weeks away! In any case, as party season descends upon us, I’m here with some easy French-themed holiday appetizers that are not only easy to prepare … Read more
Can you feel it? It’s that time of year again, when holiday party invites start arriving and you’re perhaps planning parties of your own… My favourite holiday parties are cocktail parties because, aside from the holiday cocktails that are served (mulled wine!), I love a party where you get to taste a lot of little … Read more
Easter. Eggs. But not the kind you are thinking of – how about a variation on devilled eggs as an hors d’eouvre for your Easter celebrations? I developed this recipe for McCormick Gourmet as part their Easter Flavour Hunt contest, running now until April 12th. A twist on a classic, these devilled eggs are a … Read more