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

We drove to Canmore recently to judge Murrieta’s Rioja wine and tapas pairing (which won Highly Recommended!), and stayed for lunch before the drive back. We love a good chowder, and a hearty corn chowder with smoky bacon, shrimp, and a little kick of spice, really hits the spot, especially with wonderful views of the mountains too when you have visitors from abroad. We’ve since been back again with visitors from Italy who really enjoyed it too! We’re very grateful to

With autumn days right around the corner, thoughts of comfort food fill my head. Say goodbye to the popsicles, and hello to bowls of...

The punitive size of these crustaceans is no representation of their health benefits or their taste. Shrimp are high in protein,...

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This recipe first appeared in the October 2013 issue of Culinaire courtesy Chef Michael Noble of Calgary's NOtaBLE.

This recipe first appeared in our March 2013 issue courtesy Chef Ray Bear. " In a back alley food stand in south Tucson, I had a bowl of Mexican-inspired corn soup garnished with cheese, and I was hooked by the second spoonful. When I came back north I re-created the soup, but could not resist adding lobster just to bring a little Canada to Mexico." - Chef Ray Bear