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There are many benefits to adding fish to your dinner table and it cooks quickly and can provide a rewarding flavour experience. Cooking fish at home may seem like a daunting task, but there are many methods you can master easily. Here are some simpl

Thanksgiving dinner just wouldn't be complete without a slice of succulent turkey. But there is an art to carving poultry. Follow these basic guidelines so you can be a master carver at your next family gathering.

With so many different ways to ice a cake, choosing the right recipe and technique can be overwhelming. Here are four tips that will help you ice your cake like a pro.

Want to keep your herbs and spices flavourful and make them last longer? Of course you do. Here are some fail-proof tips for your dried and fresh herbs and spices:

Salt has been used as a food preservative since ancient times when it was a treasured commodity. Pickling, still another age-old practice, serves two purposes: it preserves and it adds delicious flavour.

Vegetables fresh from the garden can be cooked on a slow, even heat in minimal liquid to conserve and enhance their goodness and flavour. Here are some easy methods to get the best flavour out of your garden-fresh potatoes and spinach.

A long day of picking fruit in the hot sun is worth it if you can make homemade jam with your bounty. These essential steps will show you how to make pectin -- the glue that will hold your jam together.

Fruit leather — the name refers to the appearance of sheets of dried fruit pulp — has an advantage over most preservation methods in that overripe and blemished fruit can be used, because it is all pulped before drying. Here are some simple tips to k

Canning your fruits and vegetables is an easy way to preserve and enhance the flavour. Here are some quick tips to help you get started.

Pumpkin scones and blueberry muffins are a perfect addition to any breakfast or brunch. Here's a simple guide to baking your own:

Fishing and crabbing are popular hobbies that almost anyone can enjoy. To make the hobby even more rewarding, you should know how to properly prepare your fish and shellfish for consumption. Here are some simple tips on preparing your catch.

You can save some money if you buy a whole animal. All you need to do is prep the meat for however it's getting preserved. here's how:

Cooking meat is a delicate process, and a great meal can be ruined by overcooking or undercooking meat for even just a few minutes. Here's you go-to guide for cooking meat.

When your cupboards and fridge are packed with delicious, convenient, healthy foods, eating the Long Life way is a snap. To get there, do this pantry makeover project. Here's how to get started.

If you have allergies or simply love certain scents, homemade soap can save you time and money. Making them is easy too. Here's how:

Maple syrup just doesn't get enough credit: yes, it's delicious with pancakes and waffles, but there are so many other dishes that pair wonderfully with this sweet nectar! Here are a few new ways you can use maple syrup in your meals and snacks.

Most people who enjoy bagels in the morning simply eat them with butter, jam, or cream cheese, but bagels can host more exciting toppings. There are many creative ways to dress up bagels, so check out the list of inventive toppings below.

Canada has long been known for delicious and warm comfort foods. So much so, many of those foods have spread beyond the borders of Canada and become popular staples across the world. We've collected a list of the four best now-international Canadian

There are times in our busy lives that we feel down and in need of some comfort. Food is a big part of our lives, and some food items can lift our spirits and improve our outlook. Comfort foods are universal staples, and every nation on earth relies

Italian food is a favourite of many people across the world. Here are some delicious and classic Italian recipes that are also healthy: