Category: Life
Fare With A Flair: Chou farci a comforting, tasty fall meal
As the nights are getting cooler, I’m finding myself spending more time in the kitchen making comforting fall meals.
Growing Concerns: Fall garden cleanup may limit disease
There’s mixed views about whether or not you should clean up your flower beds in the fall and if you should dispose of all your leaves.
Fare With A Flair: Brie and walnut pastry a bundle of flavour
My recipe this week is for an appetizer that can be made a day ahead using phyllo pastry.
Brews News: Try beer pairing for Thanksgiving
Turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, brussels sprouts, yams and pumpkin pie. Put aside the wine and let’s add some fresh craft beer to this year’s Thanksgiving menu. Citrusy Belgian saisons and malty German styles are popular choices, as are safe-bet pale ales. Hoppy IPAs dominate throughout the year and Thanksgiving is no different. An IPA is […]
New eatery opens in London with unique a-peel: ‘It’s been good’
A new London burger joint named after an unusual item on its menu has opened steps from Western Universityâs main gates. Itâs a simple menu with four burger options and standard sides such as fries. But a dessert it offers, banana pudding, is the inspiration for the business’s name, Banana Burger, which has opened its […]
Brews News: Beer made with fresh hops a tasty treat
Brewing beer is a rush â especially when the cones come off the bines at Ontario’s hop farms.
Fare With A Flair: Pork gets Southeast Asian makeover
I’ve adapted one of my favorite recipes that features pork tenderloin.
Fare With A Flair: Still time to enjoy local tomatoes, spinach
Farmers’ market stands continue to overflow with local produce.
Brews News: Craft breweries saturated with Western University grads of all disciplines
As alumni return for the 75th homecoming, here’s a rundown of purple pride places to patronize.
Growing Concerns: Collect seeds, cuttings for planting and sharing
This past week, I took advantage of the nice weather to gather a few seeds from some of my favourite plants.