This fall, I'm making the Pumpkin my fave veggie. Why? After a recent trip to Port Alberni, B.C., to meet-up with a world record pumpkin grower Jake Van-Kooten, who showed-off 650lbs example, I have a newfound appreciation for the gourd-like squash and its plentiful food ...Read More

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Keywords : cocktails, fun facts on pumpkins, giant pumpkin, Halloween, Thanksgiving

Think about it. Most people think turkey is the star of the Thanksgiving Day feast and it marks the beginning of fall, but I’d argue that pumpkin pie is centre stage and could never play a supporting role. It’s far too good. It is the Meryl Streep of pies.

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Keywords : Fall, Pumpkin pie, Thanksgiving

Ever had a kitchen disaster? I’ve had a few over the years but the most memorable was probably my first culinary catastrophe in University. My roommates and I decided to throw an “orphans” Thanksgiving dinner in our tiny basement apartment on Prince Arthur Street in Mo...Read More

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Keywords : culinary catastrophe, kitchen disasters, Thanksgiving, turkey