This spicy one dish meal is a tasty way to warm up.  |  Jodie Mirosovsky photo

Get into those corners — they may hold tasty treasures

The holidays are but a memory and the winter cold has set in. I am always inspired to clean, organize and update my home after the vibrant decorations are all taken down and the place looks rather dull. This unusual desire to clean also extends to the cupboards, refrigerator and freezer. Getting into the corners […] Read more

Spicy warm chili hits the spot on a cool day.  |  Jodie Mirosovsky photo

Warm spicy menus provide nourishment and comfort

The light of day is growing shorter, the nights are cool and crisp and the stars are gleaming as we edge into winter. Out of my window, I have seen the first snowflake gently falling. So come on in from the cold, curl up with a cozy blanket, read a book, watch a movie or […] Read more

There are many varieties of Canadian apples that are all delicious, fresh and baked into decadent menus.  |  Jodie Mirosovsky photo

It’s apple season, and what a delicious season it can be

Apples, picked fresh off your own tree, bought at a local farmers market or in the produce aisle of a grocery store, are in season and ready to delight our taste buds. Biting into a crisp, fresh apple is still my favourite way to indulge. To uphold the reputation of the saying, an apple a […] Read more