- April 24, 2009 3:41 PM
- By Amber Hildebrandt
by Amber Hildebrandt, CBCNews.ca
Reductions I can handle, but reducing a recipe to a 140-character Tweet seems like a recipe for disaster.
But that's exactly what Maureen Evans, 27, of British Columbia does from a rented castle in Northern Ireland, where she lives with Twitter's former lead architect Blaine Cook.
- April 22, 2009 1:33 PM
- By Jessica Wong
By Jessica Wong, CBCNews.ca
The SeaChoice folks are unveiling another free, wallet-sized tool to help Canadians — this time for sushi fans — make more sustainable dining decisions.
The group, a cross-Canada initiative run by leading environmental organizations, will officially launch its new sustainable sushi guide at restaurants in Vancouver and Halifax on Thursday. (It can also be downloaded or ordered online).
- April 20, 2009 12:41 PM
- By Andree Lau
By Andree Lau, CBCNews.ca
Calgary's Stephen Avenue is right in the middle of the city's oil and gas towers. Several high-end restaurants thrive on corporate business lunches and boozy dinners, but even they aren't immune to what's going on in the economy.
- April 20, 2009 7:13 AM
- By Elizabeth Bridge
By Elizabeth Bridge, CBC Digital Archives
As Passover came to an end last week, a group of my co-workers conducted a taste test: Coca-Cola sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup vs. Coke sweetened with sugar.
- April 14, 2009 1:08 PM
- By Kevin Yarr
by Kevin Yarr, CBCNews.ca
One of the great joys of food is its infinite variety, and a wonderful aspect of that is how the arrival of one new person in your neighbourhood can make a big impact on your own personal foodscape.
- April 11, 2009 4:04 PM
- By Andree Lau
By Andree Lau, CBCNews.ca
Ever since the introduction of the "bacon explosion," I've noticed my inbox being clogged with forwarded links and everyone a-Twitter about sickeningly fatty foods.
- April 9, 2009 1:47 PM
- By Jessica Wong
by Jessica Wong, CBCNews.ca
The Chinese have banquet dinners to commemorate a variety of occasions. I recall attending many while growing up - it seemed like there were at least three or four wedding receptions, milestone birthday parties and celebrations of newborns every year! But the lavish, incredibly rich, multi-course meals tend to be rare these days.
- April 9, 2009 7:27 AM
- By CBC Staff
By Leigh Felesky, CBCNews.ca
One of the year's major feasts is just around the corner. Here's compilation of some Easter recipe ideas in time for Sunday. If you have some favourites of your own, share them below.
- April 8, 2009 7:22 AM
- By Elizabeth Bridge
By Elizabeth Bridge, CBC Digital Archives
Is there anything as appealing as a well-made sandwich? Fred Penner doesn't think so; his song Sandwiches is an ode to the one-handed lunch staple.
- April 6, 2009 10:08 AM
- By Tara Kimura
By Tara Kimura, CBCNews.ca
On this blustery April day, here's a mishmash of items on sweet treats, salty science and cash-saving tips.
- April 2, 2009 3:01 PM
- By Andree Lau
By Andree Lau, CBCNews.ca
Some people like to snoop in other people's medicine cabinets; I like to peek in friends' kitchens and cupboards. How do they organize their spices? Do they also occasionally indulge in party-size bags of salt and pepper chips once in a while? These are all things that fascinate me.
A master's student at the University of Cambridge is studying just that as part of a wider look at food, blogging and values.
- April 1, 2009 10:24 AM
- By Amber Hildebrandt
by Amber Hildebrandt, CBCNews.ca
Jamie Oliver has his plate full with Wednesday night's G20 dinner, and he's bringing along his fans for the ride — virtually that is.
All News blogs
Most Commented
Most Recommended