Michelle Lucas Larving

Cornmeal is a long-lived staple from around the globe, but is it the same as polenta?

Get to know your soybean products — starting with the difference between these popular meat substitutes.

What better incentive is there to brave the cold, than a hot Thermos of delicious treats? These recipes will get you through the day, from breakfast to dinner — and dessert!

Delicious holiday cookies can be yours, even at the busiest time of the year. Do the prep now, and when you need them, just thaw, slice and bake.

Over-harvesting of this wild leek is turning it into a vulnerable species, coveted on the black market.

Full of deep umami flavours, miso adds rich depth and savoury elements to any dish. Here's how to use it, starting with a Japanese classic.

Is fresh or canned pumpkin the key to your perfect slice of pie?

Turn fresh autumn apples into a crisp, spiced pickle overnight.

A celebration of food, wine and film, the Niagara Integrated Film Festival (NIFF) is perfect for food lovers, wine aficionados and movie buffs.

An egg is an egg is an egg — or is it? We crack the code on what the labels on egg cartons really mean.

Give dessert an extraordinary boost with a dollop (or two!) of decadent, flavoured whipped cream.

From planning ahead to baking with a pal, this season's holiday cookie exchange is yours to win (not that it's a competition). Happy baking!