Five Minutes with Dana McCauley

Catching up with the Food Network Canada's Recipe to Riches judge

recipe to riches

Dana McCauley returns to the small screen for season two of the Food Network Canada hit, Recipe to Riches. The competition reality series gives amateur Canadian cooks an opportunity to share their most delicious recipes and compete for a grand prize worth $250,000. The expert panel includes Laura Calder (French Food at Home) Tony Chapman (Capital C) and Dana McCauley. Their job is to choose three finalists to compete in seven specific food categories, from appetizers to desserts.

Premium Vodka Primer

Should it be flavourless or flavourful?

premium vodka primer

Should premium vodkas be flavourless? Or flavourful? That’s a common question among beverage enthusiasts, those of us who love to taste what’s new in the world of spirits.

All About Apples

Celebrate autumn with these food and drink suggestions

all about apples

Fall's changing colours mean its apple season. Celebrate by heading to your local orchard to pick your own or stop by the grocery store to stock up.

Fall Cocktails

Tequila proves it's for more than margaritas

mexican hot chocolate

Peligroso tequila is some of the finest in the business. This 100% WEBER Blue Agave Tequila is grown and harvested on a private estate in the highlands of Jalisco, Mexico. They are so serious about ensuring its authenticity, each bottle is corked and numbered by hand. Peligroso has three different levels of tequila — Silver, Reposado and Añejo.

Wines for Thanksgiving Dinner

These nine picks will highlight your holiday dinner

thanksgiving wines

It is that time of year again — Thanksgiving, when obligation requires us to be thankful for what we have.  Hopefully a happy, healthy family, decent finances and your winning smile are all safely checked off on your gratitude list, but what Thanksgiving means to most is a family-filled night crammed cheek to jowl with your favourite holiday fowl — turkey.

Thanksgiving Cocktails

A collection of holiday drinks

thanksgiving cocktails

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Thanksgiving Guide

Celebrate with a collection of recipes, drink selections and gifts

thanksgiving guide

Whether you're in charge of carving the bird at the dinner table or heading to a friend or family member's house to raise a glass, this collection of entertaining tips, drink selections and recipes will have you giving thanks in no time.

Recipe: Holiday Potato Torte

Head outdoors to grill this Thanksgiving side dish

holiday potato torte recipe

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Coffee Cocktails

Raise a glass to National Coffee Day on Sept. 29

national coffee day cocktail

It's there for you. Through late night cram sessions in university, capping off a delicious dinner at your favourite restaurant and being part of your hectic morning routine — coffee. Saturday, September 29 is National Coffee Day, a time to celebrate the diversity of coffee.

Canadian Rye vs. Whisky

Canada’s national spirit makes a perfect Manhattan

canadian whisky rye

Canadian whisky is making a comeback.