Chopped Canada, Season 2, Episode 26: Lotus Root Quiche

Episode 26 is season 2’s finale, so there won’t be another Chopped Canada write-up until season 3 premieres, probably some time in 2016.  For the main course, the mystery ingredients were:  trout caviar, lotus root, brunost cheese and butterscotch rice cakes.  Kind of a random box, I think.  I know some people complained about the […]

The Holiday Party: Getting Creative with Appetizers and Sandwiches

Meghna Lamore Ah, the wonders of holiday entertaining. The family, the friends. The sparkly decorations, the tree ornaments. The endless lists, the stress. Most of us host some sort of holiday gathering, whether it be a full-blown party on a single date rescued from everyone’s calendars or a family celebration four days long. Regardless of […]