As the temperatures plummet it is natural to crave warming foods. To kick up the heat on your internal thermostat, these spicy noodle dishes will have you warmed up in no time. The heat from peppers actually comes from the amount of capsaicin that is in the white pith/inner wall of the pepper. The seeds themselves do not contain heat but they can be covered with capsaicin so that is why we want to remove the seeds as well as the pith if you are using fresh peppers. What

There’s no way to deny that winter is indeed coming. If this thought sends shivers down your spine, or if you gleefully sip on your pumpkin spice latte in anticipation, know that there is no shortage of comfort foods just waiting in the wings for you. If you’re keen on the rib-sticking, cold-weather comfort food like I am, then you’re in for a treat with this recipe. Taking inspiration from France, and the Alps specifically, Tartiflette is this wondrous potato casserole o

This recipe first appeared in the October 2025 issue of Culinaire Magazine courtesy Natalie Findlay. The cooler fall weather invites us to surround ourselves with warming notes. From cozy sweaters and toques on the outside, to the warming spices of cinnamon, cardamon and nutmeg for the inside. Add these this pie to your fall and winter repertoire knowing that you will find comfort and warmth in enjoying them throughout this cooler season.

The earliest pickles were made by fermentation. Where naturally occurring bacteria on vegetables such as cucumbers, cabbages, and onions, under the right circumstances, convert sugars into acetic acid and makes them last a long time. Fermentation plays the long game. The short cut - vinegar pickling. Vinegar pickling works because microbes don’t like acid. Without the microbes; the pickled vegetables or fruits will also last a lot longer. The most revered pickling vege

Day tripping between Calgary and Lethbridge? Taste the pride of local farmers, small business owners and producers at these Southern Alberta culinary gems worth pulling over for. Boasting nearly 4,500 farms, 11,000 businesses and more than 4.2 millions of acres of land, Southern Alberta is a major food corridor in Canada. Once you hit the Bridge City, you’ll be surprised at how many great food spots are hiding in plain sight in Lethbridge. It’s an underrated, thriving cul

Summer is made for spending time outdoors, so when it comes to meal prep we want quick and easy. The easiest foods to reach for are fruits and vegetables. Most don’t need any cooking time at all and aside for some chopping, salads come together quickly, can be made in large or small batches and can be kept in the fridge until needed. Which all adds up to more time for summer fun outdoors. Fruits and vegetables have a high water content which helps keep us refreshed on hot