Starting in June, it’s time to go local. Here’s how to pick the best berries, keep them fresh for longer, and use them in both sweet and savoury dishes.

5 Tips On Buying, Using And Storing Strawberries

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Tofu is a blank slate ready to soak up flavours, providing a ton of room for creativity in the kitchen; you just need to know a few things in order to maximize its potential.

How to cook tofu: 5 simple tips to remember

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With a few tricks and planning tips, adding homemade dessert to the menu is a breeze. Find more summer desserts at Chatelaine.com

4 tips for effortless summer desserts

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Spice up the condiment shelf with a little extra variety. From powdered to stoneground to Dijon, here’s a guide to the 5 common types of mustard available.

Mustard 101: Common Varieties And How To Use Them

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While the ‘perfect’ spice cabinet will be unique to individual tastes, here are 10 basic herbs and spices to give you a good foundation to build on.

10 Herbs And Spices For A Well&#x2d;Stocked Spice Drawer

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