Simple Tea Cocktails

How to take this time-honoured drink to a new level

tea cocktails

Discovered in 2737 B.C. by a Chinese emperor, tea has become the world's most popular prepared drink. Now, the traditional beverage has evolved into fun, new cocktails that tempt your tastebuds.

Five Recipes for National Spaghetti Day

Inspiration for celebrating this beloved dish

national spaghetti day recipes

January 4 is National Spaghetti Day. Celebrate by making one of these five great recipes.

Recipe: Tomato and Lentil Soup

Food Network star David Rocco's one-pot soup

In a saucepan, heat olive oil. Add garlic, parsley and chili peppers and sauté for a few minutes until the garlic has started to turn golden.

Long Weekend Party Guide

Celebrate the Victoria Day holiday with a collection of recipes and entertaining tips

A glass of wine on the dock for the long weekend

Some people go camping. Others head north to open their cottage for the season. Many fight traffic in the parking lot of their local home improvement store. Whatever you're doing this Victoria Day long weekend, this collection of recipes, cocktails and gifts will have you truly enjoying the extra day's vacation.

Cinco de Mayo Party Guide

Mark a major Mexican-American holiday with delicious food, drinks and good friends

Mexico, Cinco de Mayo, party planning guide

Cinco de Mayo is held annually on May 5 to celebrate Mexican heritage and commemorate the army's victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. The holiday is celebrated all over North America and has become synonomous with all things Mexican.

Mardi Gras Recipes and Cocktails

Mardi Gras is on Feb. 21. Here are the recipes you need to plan a party

Newfoundland Recipes for Regatta Day

North America's oldest organized sports event runs today in St. John's

Rowing crew practicing for St. John's regatta

While most of you likely enjoyed a day off on Monday, our St. John’s-based readers were at the office. Today, however, they’re either kicking back at home or making the trip down to Quidi Vidi Lake to watch rowers compete in the 193rd Royal St. John’s Regatta.

Recipe: Sliders with Chipotle Mayonnaise

Cook these crowd-pleasing mini hamburgers on the barbecue during the May Long Weekend

Sliders

Cinco de Mayo Party Time

Mark a major Mexican-American holiday with drinks and good friends

Sauza-rita

Contrary to popular stories, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico’s Independence Day; rather, Thursday, May 5 marks the day the Mexican army beat the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862.

Recipe: Chilled Noodles with Barbecued Pork

A quick and easy Asian main course

Egg noodles