By Stephanie Hounsell Chef Mareya Ibrahim remembers strolling through the local food markets in Egypt as a girl with her grandfather. The aroma of spices and colourful explosion of fruits and vegetables made for a heady and memorable experience. It was a feast for the senses, and where Ibrahim’s …
Waterdown restaurant offers traditional Italian cuisine with an Eastern flavour By Peter Bailey The first thing you notice when you walk into the spacious dining area of Kamoosh Bistro, Waterdown’s new Italian eatery at 34 Main St. North, is the subtle but modern design of its interior. The emphasis …
By Jenna Mohammed Photo by S.Pellegrino Sparkling Natural Mineral Water Chef Rafael Covarrubias of 7 enoteca and Hexagon restaurant in Oakville recently achieved a great culinary distinction when he won the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Competition North American Regional Final in New York City. His winning dish was Mole negro spiced …
By Carm Giardina Today’s west coast wines are experiencing a bit of a renaissance. Sure, Napa Valley wines have been around for over a century, but even they hit somewhat of a lull during the 1980s and ‘90s. In this revitalized era, winemakers understand better than ever the context in …
Kitchenaid celebrates 100 years Add iconic style to your kitchen with Kitchenaid’s 100 Year Limited Edition Queen of Hearts Collection, featuring a modern, passion-inspired colour and unique 100 year celebratory features. Products include a kettle, stand mixer, hand mixer, toaster and a limited edition 36” six-burner dual fuel freestanding range, …
Special Online Feature by Carmelo Giardina One of the most coveted brands in Ontario wine is making a comeback. Le Clos Jordanne, initially one of Ontario’s best success stories in the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay varietal space, was all but dead just a few short years ago, but now it’s …
By Peter Bailey Photography by Nikki Wesley The new market in Square One offers great eats in a hip atmosphere. Shoppers who head to the Square One Shopping Centre in Mississauga this holiday season are in for a culinary treat as they seek a place to rest their weary feet …
Makes 8 Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 45–50 seconds These aren’t so much cupcakes as cakes cooked in a cup! We only use beetroot/beet powder to create our red velvet sponge, which can easily brown when baked, but there is no danger of that with this cooking method! 90 …
By Carmelo Giardina It’ll soon be 2020 and people the world over are priming up to be in a state of peak party excess. We’ll toast another decade gone and a new one about to begin. Of course, to help wash all of that down will be endless supplies …
Matcha, Raspberry & White Chocolate Chunk Cookies Makes 6 Prep time: 15 minutes Bake time: 14 minutes Cookies should be simple, fun and delicious, and these are exactly that! Matcha green tea is the best quality green tea you can buy and it is considered a superfood due to its …