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11 Kitchen Storage Solutions To Maximize Your Space (2024, April 4)

• I explore functional solutions that help maximize kitchen and pantry storage space.

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Everything You Need To Know About Buying Olive Oil (2023, February 14)

• For Chatelaine I was asked to follow up the print feature on the extra virgin olives to dip, drizzle and more. Here, I got to speak with Fil Bucchino, a true olive oil expert on the 101 of this celebrated product.

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6 Products, Flavours and Cuisines That Will Influence Food Culture in 2023 (2023, January 11)

• I write a round up of six food trends, large and small, that are influencing how we eat this year.

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The Very Best Olive Oils For Cooking, Dipping And Drizzling (2022, November 8)

• A very nice "my editor made me do it" assignment where I had the chance of tasting my way through some premium, all excellent extra virgin olive oils to choose my 10 favourites.   

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The Best Canadian Hot Sauces To Try This Summer ​(2022, July 11)

• In one of those "my editor made me do it." Hot sauces have the magical ability to make any dish more alive—and homegrown brands are truly bringing the heat. I tried more than 120 lip-tingling, made-in-Canada sauces; here are 15 of my favourites. 

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I Tried All The Plant-Based ‘Chicken’ Items From 5 Fast-Food Chains. Here’s What I Learned ​(2022, February 11)

• In one of those "my editor made me do it" but I was a willing guinea pig sort of situations. I live to tell the tale. 

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20 Great Canadian Chocolate Stores That Ship (2022, January 24)

• An updated guide focused on some of the country's best artisanal chocolate shops that ship.

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25 Fantastic Gifts For The Food Lovers In Your Life (2021, November 24)

• Reinvigorate your favourite people’s pantries with flavourful bites and novel kitchen tools

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What's The Perfect Variety Of Tomato? We Asked 3 Experts (2021, September 14)

• I ask three food experts who know a good tomato when they see one to dish on their favourite varieties.

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Why Are There Suddenly Mushrooms In Everything? (2021, June 10)

• An exploration into the wild world of mushrooms - functional mushrooms that is - or rather three notable fungi that have popped up all over the place in the past while despite having a deep history of traditional use. (Also published in the May/June 2021 issue)

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What’s The Best Way To Order Takeout Food? From DoorDash To Uber Eats, We Break Down The Options (2021, June 10)

• A deep dive looking into the major third party delivery apps (and alternatives) in Canada, plus insider tips on how to best support local independent restaurants. 

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Everything You Need To Know About Green Garlic (2021, March 10)

• An explainer on how to store, prep and make best use of the spring time ingredient.

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I Tried The Feta Pasta Recipe Social Media Went Nuts For (2021, February 17)

• A fun assignment exploring all that's behind this viral TikTok recipe.

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18 Great Canadian Chocolate Stores That Ship (2021, February 8)

• A guide focused on some of the best artisanal chocolates from across the country.

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8 Great Food Gift Boxes That Showcase Local Canadian Foods (2020, November 30)

• A gift guide focused on (holiday) food gift boxes that are regionally focused.

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25 Fantastic Gifts For The Food Lovers In Your Life​ (2020, November 16)

• A gift guide filled with personal picks of delicious gourmet treats, pantry staples, kitchen gadgets and tools that’ll spark epicurean joy.

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3 Healthy—And Addictive—Snack Alternatives To The Potato Chip (2020, August 20)

• A profile look at three sustainable South and East Asian snacks that deliver nutritious value with each crisp and flavourful bite.

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This Delicious New Type Of Rice Will Be The Next Big Super Grain (2018, June 11)

• Nutrient-dense riceberry is delicious, easy to cook and perfect for stir-fries, curries or any rice-based salad.

• Feature and photographs.

 

15 to-die-for bakeries across Canada (2017, August 14)

• From a multi-layer crepe cake to croissants bigger than a plate, these Canadian bakeries are must-visit destinations.