14 foods with immune boosting and antiviral properties

 Are you looking for ways to help yourself in the light of the recent COVID virus pandemic? Since currently, there is no medical treatment for the virus, apart from trying not to be exposed, one of your best defences against the infection is your immune system. A healthy immune system

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with chocolate and wine

 Valentine's day is right around the corner, that means chocolate, flowers and wine, a time where you can show your significant other just how much you love them. What better way to do that then with Green and Blacks gourmet, ethically sourced chocolate. They are committed to using only the

Ottawa company La Siembra celebrates 20 years of fair trade chocolate

 In 1999, three people bought a small mixing machine and set it up in the basement of an Ottawa church where they manually canned tins of hot chocolate and cocoa powders with the help of various volunteers.  Today, they are known as La Siembra Co-operative, a worker-owned co-operative, and as

Recipe Roundup: Desserts for Two

 Valentine’s Day is almost here and whether you’re planning a fancy dinner, a movie date or a night in, you’ll want to make sure you finish it off with something sweet. Dessert is a great opportunity to surprise a loved one or to spend time making something together - it’s

Sweet Services for All Your Special Occasions

 Candy just seems to make everything all better, doesn’t it? At Sweet Services, they take pride in providing delicious treats for all of your events and loved ones. Whether you are looking for tart and sour candies, traditional chocolate bars, or loose candies to fill jars and bowls, you can

Sweet Montreal

 Macaroons from Maison Christian Faure, photo courtesy of Maison Christian Faure. It’s a little known fact that Montreal is home to some of Canada’s best restaurants and chefs, including world-renowned chocolatiers and pastry makers. This is great news for anyone who, like me, has a giant sweet tooth. In the

The Best Restaurants in Ottawa

 A dish by Tomo. Photo by Lakyn Marie Felix Photography.  We all know that Ottawans are attracted to great food, and luckily for us, it seems like great food is drawn to us as well. This city is loaded with fantastic places to grab a snack on the go or

The Five Downtown Hot Chocolates You Have to Try Before Christmas

 The Ministry of Coffee's nutty Nutella hot chocolate. Photo by Samantha Lapierre. We've all said it, there's nothing better than a hot chocolate on a cold day. A good cup warms you from your fingers to your toes and can provide a head-spinning sugar rush or a stomach settling heartiness.

Health for the Holidays

 The holidays wear me down. Between the parties, rich food and cold weather, it is hard to stay on top of my to-do list. Now, I don’t want you to think I’m complaining. Just the opposite! I love the smell of freshly baked Christmas cookies and really look forward to

A Genuine Candy Land

 The victory of winning a board game has never tasted so sweet. Just in time for the holiday season, Gamesformotion has released your favourite childhood board game in unique chocolate editions. Some of the classics updated to become edible include Monopoly, Battleship, Scrabble, Candy Land and Clue. With the same

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

Three Tips for National Dental Hygiene Month?

 Halloween is the Perfect Time to Take Measures for Lasting Fresh Breath and Oral Health Halloween kicks off a series of holidays celebrated with delicious treats, from yummy chocolate candies to gut-busting dinners to seasonal alcoholic beverages. While most parents will make sure their kids brush after eating their treats,

The Squeezable, Delicious Treat you Need to Get Your Hands On!

 Who doesn’t love a treat that’s savory, convenient for on the go, and mess free? Puddin’ Squeez has created a new take on pudding. This innovative company has created a delicious pudding blend that’s main ingredient is milk. The delicious blend comes in a fun looking squeezable pouch, meaning you

Doubly Sweet: Essence Catering Wins Another Judge’s Choice Award

 Essence Catering won its second consecutive Judge's Choice Award this past weekend at the 10th Annual Carefor Chocolate Competition. The event was a fundraiser for Carefor and it was held at the Centurion Conference and Event Centre in Ottawa on March 8. Essence Catering entered the competition for the second