Top 10 Diabetes-Friendly Recipes
We have prepared the list of our best diabetes-friendly recipes. See which ones were both best rated and most often saved in the cookbooks of our 450,000 members. If you are surprised to find among these “super-healthy” recipes, two delectable desserts and one yummy pasta dish, please note that they fit perfectly well in a […]
Christmas Gingerbread Cookies
Among the many wonderful desserts that can be prepared in advance for the holiday season, my favourite is without doubt gingerbread that can be cut with cookie cutters and decorated with icing and all sorts of candy. In our home, this tradition dates back to the British side of my family, but many other culinary […]
Quince Season
Fruit of the quince tree, which grows in countries with a Mediterranean climate, quince resembles a large yellow pear in its shape and colour. Upon maturity, it gives off a pleasant fragrance and is covered with fine hairs. Its flesh is hard and astringent when raw. This is why it is always eaten cooked, in […]
Forgotten fruits and vegetables
Are you traditional in your choice of fruits and vegetables? There is nothing wrong with that, but did you know that there are a variety of choices other than well-buttered, salted corn on the cob and fried or baked potatoes? It would be a shame especially in this harvest season, not to take advantage of […]
Montreal’s Italian Week
The 19th edition of Montreal’s Italian Week is taking place from August 10th to 19th, celebrating the passions of the Italian community. The more observant of you will notice it is actually more than a week, but given the range of activities it boasts – art exhibits, food, music, cars, sport tournaments, fashion, opera, and […]
Gastronomic panorama of Morocco (2nd part)
Here we continue our gastronomic tour of Morocco…. 6. Camel Burger OK, I’ll admit that our menu at Café Clock, Camel Burger and cheesecake, was probably not typically Moroccan! Still, it was absolutely delicious and it would have been a shame to miss the opportunity to taste camel meat!
Gastronomic panorama of Morocco (1st part)
Those of you who’ve visited (or are planning to visit) Morocco probably did so for the architecture, the beaches, the desert or even the absolutely amazing landscapes there. In fact, few of us consider Morocco to be a destination for gastronomic tourism. However, Moroccan cuisine, a rich fusion of Berber, Arabic and Andalusian cuisines, is […]
Have a Happy and “Heart-Healthy” Valentine’s Day!
February is not only the month in which Valentine’s Day falls, but also the month during which awareness is raised about the heart and cardiovascular diseases that attack so many of us (the cause of one third of all premature deaths in the population).
Good and bad choices on the holiday table
All holiday food are not created equal. Here are a few good replacements you should look for on the holiday table: Prefer simply prepared meats: This year stay away from stuffed turkey and rich sauces. Go for poultry which is a lean option, provided you do not undo your healthy choice with a rich gravy […]
A festive menu for diabetics
We are concluding our trilogy of menus for people with specific dietary needs, with a specially designed festive menu for diabetics. There’s no reason why you cannot celebrate just because you are diabetic, if you pay attention to a few points:
Sweets for special diets
This year, let us spare a thought for our friends and relatives who have dietary restrictions, and come up with some sweets for special diets. There are desserts in Italian Christmas tradition that are perfect for those who are gluten-intolerant (celiac disease): These are homemade egg white and almond or hazelnut-based confections that will please […]
End-of-summer Potluck at SOS Cuisine – with great food!
We took advantage of the beautiful days of late summer to organize a small party on the terrace of the office. For the fun of it, but also to say good bye to Takayo, our faithful staff member who returns to Japan after two years of loyal services, and to whom we say a big […]