Chef Ana Martorell wants to bring the flavours of Mexico to the world

 Photos by Alison Larabie Chase When I meet Chef Ana Martorell, she is standing at the stove in the kitchen of the Mexican Ambassador’s residence in Ottawa, lightly charring thin slices of avocado on a cast-iron grill in preparation for a dinner to be held that evening. Grilling avocado? “It changes

How far do you want to go in 2018?

 Is 2018 the year you finally take that trip across the world? Whether you’re booking flights or just dreaming, these destinations will take you across oceans, far from Ottawa. We’re giving you our input on Lonely Planet’s ranking of the top 10 countries to visit in 2018: Mauritius It’s all

If I only had $100…I would buy at LCBO Vintages

 For someone who is not a winter person the LCBO Vintages release this Saturday Jan 23 are real perk me ups. This release features the dynamic duo of Argentina and Chilean wines and since Buenos Aires is on my travel list, it’s great timing. Not to mention there are fabulous

Wining and Dining at the Ottawa Wine & Food Festival

 I have lived in Ottawa for a mere two months, but the city has already given me so many unforgettable experiences. Entering my third month of life in the capital, I made a conscious decision to make the most of my time here and find new ways to embrace the

Burger of the Week: Chile-Beef Burgers

 Now here's a unique twist for a burger-- why not take a classic Korean side-dish and make it the perfect patty topping? Asian fusion never tasted so good! In this east meets west merging, there's a little bit of spice and a whole lot of flavour! CHILE-BEEF BURGERS with Quick

Fall Back on an Old Favourite or Find a New One…

 As we head into fall, we swap those light and fruity whites for the heavier, warming appeal of reds. I like to give you the latest releases available, but it’s always good to step back a few weeks to see if certain faves are still kicking around the LCBO. We’re