The holidays are a time of inspiration for many of us. The gatherings and sharing of love among friends and neighbours brings out an intense interest and curiosity. The joy and festivities may inspire
In Denmark, they use the word hygge (pronounced “hoo-gah”) to describe a cozy and comfortable feeling. It's thought that the word originated from the root “hug,” or an embrace to comfort. The Danes use
Pumpkin is a wonderfully versatile squash that is practically the essence of autumn. It is one of the oldest known vegetables to be cultivated by humans for nutritional and aesthetic value. Easy to grow,
Over the past 20 years, many homes in North America have been converted to, or built with, open concept kitchen-living spaces. This is partly in response to the demand for larger homes and, subsequently,
For centuries, olive oil has been produced by pressing green or ripe olives to extract the delicious and fragrant oils. It has been used since ancient times for cooking, oil lamps, skin treatments, and
The basic elements of New Year's Eve at home are some festive lights, wonderful food and drink, and a stellar movie playlist. Set the stage with a few candles and fanciful light strings to
Coffee is a taste experience similar to wine appreciation. In fact, many of the techniques are the same and coffee connoisseurs are referred to as sommeliers. Hosting a coffee tasting for friends or co-workers
