Smart Tips

You can make this tangy blue cheese treat from scratch and keep it on hand in the refrigerator. It's easy, addictive and costs very little compared to commercial dressing brands.

Freeze vegetables in self-sealing freezer bags that you have labelled and dated with a permanent marker; be sure to press out any excess air from the bag before sealing. Once the vegetable has thawed, do not refreeze. More on blanching here.

Whether drizzled over fruit or folded into pies, these sweet sauces are sure to take dessert up a notch.

Each boasting their own unique flavours, these easy DIY salad dressings will have you looking forward to eating more fresh produce.

The flavours you will create with these marinades will far outperform anything you could buy in a package, and of course, you won't spend hard-earned dollars on the expensive and less healthy store-bought version.

If you like your jams with a bit of a tart taste, these two recipes will be perfect for you. Try making them at home to give your foods an interesting flavour.

Never buy bottled sauce again! The tasty sauces in these recipes can be whipped up in no time at all, and all the ingredients can be kept on hand for whenever you wish. Try these easy tomato sauce recipes the next time you're feeling Italian.

Pickling is a tried, tested and true method of bringing out the natural flavours of fruits and vegetables you have at home. At them to your favourite dishes for a flavour upgrade.

Ever since the City of Edmonton began implementing their Winter City strategy in 2013, fun winter activities have snowballed! Between festivals and ongoing activities, Edmontonians have a snowstorm of fun to choose from. There’s no reason to hibernat

Let’s face it – 2017 was a topsy-turvy year in Edmonton, from the Oilers finally breaking its NHL playoff jinx to a faulty computerized transit line that acted like HAL 9000 from 2001: A Space Odyssey. But there was one crowning achievement – Edmonto

Eighteenth birthdays are significant life milestones – it’s an age that brings newfound freedoms and possibilities. This Dec. 31, Calgarians will head out to mark this century’s 18th spin around the sun – and there's no shortage of ways to do that in

It’s beginning to look a lot like April! Although no snow on rooftops means safer working conditions for Santa on his big delivery night, it can also make many Calgarians into Scrooges while dreaming of a white Christmas. Though we might not be setti

There’s no doubt Canadians love their Christmas and love to pull out all the stops in celebrations. From amazing light displays to traditional markets and giant Christmas trees, here are 7 places in Canada where you’ll find Christmas being taken to a

As 2017 comes to a close, it’s time to countdown to 2018 and ring in the new year! There are tons of ways to celebrate the passage of time this New Year’s Eve, from party nights to comedy shows, extravagant meals, fireworks, movie screenings and more

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The holidays are a time to relax – not a time to stress about cooking the perfect Christmas dinner. Sometimes, it’s better to let someone else take care of dinner. And thankfully there are tons are options to choose from in Edmonton. Whether you’re l

It’s the most wonderful time of the year – it shouldn’t be the most stressful time of the year. Preparing Christmas dinner can be extremely nerve-wracking, so instead of trying to do it all yourself, let someone else do the cooking. Whether you’re lo

With all the holiday fun that comes with it, December is a goldmine for foodies. From life-sized gingerbread houses and markets to eggnog competitions and winter festivals, here are six foodie events and festivals to check out in Calgary this month.

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These chutneys may be expensive luxuries to get from the store, but you can easily make these at home. Try these the next time you're craving some fruity chutneys.