Smart Tips

Tips to refrigerate or freeze fruits and vegetables.

There’s no doubt about it: British Columbia’s wine industry is booming. Discover beautiful chardonnays, bold merlots and tangy pinot gris in your own backyard with this definitive guide to B.C. wine country.

Good cooks rely on a well-stocked spice cupboard. When you reach for that dried herb or spice, you want to know it will be full of all the flavour you expect.

Nothing beats the refreshing kick of salsa. Here are three ways to make your own.

A creative way to use vegetable peelings and leftover vegetables, homemade vegetable stock is very economical and much better than vegetable cubes.

These marinades are easy to make and taste incredibly delicious paired with your favourite meat and veggie dishes.

What do you do when you're cooking a cut of meat that doesn't produce enough drippings? Compensate by whipping up these two tasty sauces.

These bite-sized spinach and feta-stuffed phyllo triangles will transport you to the Greek islands — and please a hungry herd of guests!

Try these DIY salad dressing and crouton recipes to save big on cash and maximize flavour.

If you’re unaware of B.C. and the Lower Mainland’s obsession with craft beer, it’s likely you’re living under a rock. Here at YP, we’ve contributed to that obsession – we’ve written a lot about beer, and by that, I mean a lot. So, we thought we’d rou

Whether you're having a backyard barbecue, out on a camping trip, or making a hearty breakfast, sausages are a staple for any meat-lover. Here's everything you need to know about sausages:

Hard, soft, creamy, gooey, stinky — there are types of cheese to please every palate. Savour a look back at the humble, but delicious, origins of this culinary favourite.

The most common canning method is the boiling-water bath, which involves placing the filled, open-lidded jars in a deep container of water and bringing it to a boil. Here are some smart tips for getting started.

Curing, the first step in the smoking process, is essential for good flavour. These basic guidelines will get you started on curing and smoking your own meat and fish.

It’s no secret that British Columbians are in good spirits these days. According to the B.C. Liquor Distribution Branch, the volume of craft spirits produced in the province has grown by nearly 400 per cent since 2013. At last count (September 2017),

Drying fruit is a time-honoured method. In general, use fully matured fruit for drying; immature fruit dries without flavour and may deteriorate in storage. Here's a simple guide to get you started:

Making jam is a rewarding way to enjoy the labours of having your own fruit tree or simply enjoying the seasons finest flavours. To make jam, you must master working with pectin and acid so your jam gels and comes out at the right consistency. Here a

Cuddle up to the fireplace with a dessert in a cup. These two hot chocolate recipes are just the thing your sweet tooth is begging for.

What goes better than chicken nuggets and fries? This magical combination will keep the kids (or you!) full and happy.

The star of the buffet table is an antipasto ("before the meal") platter, which most people buy for a hefty price. This classic appetizer has colourful vegetables, cheese and sausage in an eye-catching arrangement.