By Rebecca Dumais | A cold cocktail on a hot day is a glorious thing. And yes, when it’s high noon here and you’re poolside or lounging on the dock, it definitely is 5 o’clock somewhere… Make these cocktails for yourself and a friend or two and sit back and …
Photo & Recipe by Irene Matys | Let’s be honest, is there anything better in life than melted cheese? Pull out your skewers, because it’s time for a Cheese Fondue! Besides being creamy, wonderful, and decadent in the best possible way, it’s perfect to bring family and friends together. Fondue …
Photo & Recipe by Irene Matys | Winter’s chill calls for comfort food and this short rib recipe is definitely one you that you need to cozy up to. It’s not only delicious and comforting but also reduces waste. Leave those vegetable peels on and add all the cauliflower – …
Courtesy of St. Kitts Tourism Authority A sustainable, staple ingredient in St. Kitts dishes, the sweet potato was recently the featured ingredient during the island’s annual Restaurant Week. Try this recipe for your Thanksgiving holiday dinner as a sweeter dessert alternative to pumpkin pie. Makes one pie. Ingredients 3 medium …
Recipe & Photo By Irene Matys Fall is one of my favourite seasons. The beautiful colours of changing leaves, warm cosy sweaters and all of the delicious squash and comfort food. This recipe was inspired by a favourite Cypriot family recipe called Yemista, which translates to “stuffed.” This vegan/vegetarian dish …
IRENE MATYS IS A FOOD STYLIST WHO GOT NOTICED By Matthew Strader It’s a farm, to table, to television, to Manhattan success story. Yes, that sentence typically stops at two, but Irene Matys isn’t stopping anywhere. The Oakville-based food stylist, chef and photographer is just getting started. And with the …
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 …
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 …
Makes 12 Prep time: 12 minutes Bake time: 15 minutes There is nothing more classically British than a Yorkshire pud! These are bite-sized but pack a punch from the creamed horseradish and the peppery watercress. For a vegetarian alternative, you could substitute the toppings for chopped roasted (bell) peppers with …
Photos by Nikki Wesley Spring is in the air! There’s no better time to invite guests to enjoy a delectable brunch that delights all the senses. Using fresh ingredients, this springtime brunch menu offers the taste buds a variety of textures and flavours that mix savoury and sweet just perfectly. …