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Top 10 Daily Bites Recipes of 2011

Over the past year, subscribers to our popular Daily Bites newsletter were treated to delicious recipes five days a week. If you weren't a subscriber, don't worry — the 10 most popular recipes of 2011...

Top 10 Slow Cooker Recipes of 2011

Slow cooking recipes are wildly popular among our community, and it's easy to see why. Who wouldn't love the convenience of a hot meal simmering away while you're at work, ready to eat as soon as you step in the...

10 Shortbread Recipes for the Holidays

Humble shortbread is transformed into something extraordinary thanks to this collection of savoury and sweet recipes. Bake up a batch for your upcoming holiday party — your guests will never say “bah...

5 Holiday Mocktails for Pregnant Women

Just because you’re pregnant during the holidays doesn’t mean you have to skip all the fabulous fun when it comes to girly drinks. With a little thought and attention to detail, you can make a...

5 Surprising Sources of Protein

During childhood the correct balance of healthy foods is essential.  Protein is often of special concern because of its role in the development of body cells, tissues and internal organs. With some...

Pack Your Cooler The Right Way

Use an appliance thermometer to be sure your cooler stays at 40°F or below (frozen foods you want to keep frozen should be stored at 0°F or below). Prechill your cooler by filling it with ice 30...

S'mores Recipe Roundup

Did you know that you can capture the taste of that campground treat, the classic s'more, in a pie, a cake or even a drink? All of these recipes combine the holy trinity of marshmallow, chocolate and graham...

8 of Our Favourite Ice Cream Makers

You can let those ice cream trucks pass you by this summer and enjoy cool ice cream treats made from scratch!  

8 Rules of Good Nutrition

No one is born a healthy eater, in spite of what you may have heard at a playgroup or at work. Teaching youngsters about good nutrition and helping them develop healthy eating habits to last a lifetime is a...

Should You Buy Organic?

Between 2006 and 2008, organic sales in Canada doubled from $2 billion to $4 billion, and sales have only increased since then. But organic foods are still more expensive than conventional food, so are they worth...

10 Easy After School Snacks

Food Helpers: PalmPeeler

PalmPeeler, 5.99 Comfortable and contoured to the palm of your hand, this kitchen peeler slips over your middle finger and can be used to peel everything from potatoes and carrots, to apples and...

Food Helpers: Froot Guard

Banana Guard / Froot Guard, 6.99 Protect your fruit from bumps and bruises. All guards are made in Canada and are BPA-Free. www.bananguard.com  

Preserving Summer's Bounty

Capture the essence of the season with these delectable small-batch preserves from 250 Home Preserving Favorites.  Blackberry Blueberry Micro-Mini Jam Blackberries provide the pectin needed...

Best Burgers: Basic Bold Burger

Basic Bold Burger Get the recipe