People are more adventuresome about the foods they buy. Ethnic foods are part of the trend – let’s try something different, let’s cook something different. And that raises the question – why do grocery stores still have ethnic aisles and do we really still need them?

This hearty, delicious comfort soup is a snap to make and serves two. The addition of the salad and the crusty bread will make for a great dinner. Tasting Notes Hearty, rich, with a bit of heat and smoke, this simple soup will tickle your taste buds. What You Need 1 large onion. One medium-sized…

In the 1960s Diana Ross and the Supremes ruled the airwaves. They were the most successful American vocal group with 12 number one singles on the Billnoard Hot 100. For a time they even rivalled the Beatles in terms of their commercial success – knocking off five number one singles in a row. A major…

A simple easy dinner for four – succulent, juicy, chicken thighs, wonderful roasted potatoes, flavoursome yogurt – great over the potatoes, a wonderful salad. What You Need Twelve chicken thighs. Four large potatoes. Two medium-sized cucumbers. One large tomato. Two cups plain yogurt. Eight tablespoons olive oil. Two tablespoons white wine vinegar. One half of…

Tasting NotesThis is the perfect summer meal. This delicious salad makes for a great dinner for two with great flavours – scrumptious shrimps, crunchy, tart, apples, earthy peas, silky beans, and a fresh baguette. What You Need Eight large shrimps with tails on and deveined. Two Granny Smith apples. One can of white beans. Two…

Emotional intensity, colours leaping off the canvass, a kaleidoscopic symphony of colours, a kind of controlled chaos, the interplay of subtle and bold – the hallmark of Joan Mitchell, one of the great American expressionist painters. Even though she lived in France for most of her career, she was associated with the New York school…

Ed Archie NoiseCat is a multi-dimensional artist – unlike many other Northwest Coast First Nation’s artists. He works with glass, bronze, silver, gold, print, semi-precious stones, and wood. His art, deeply rooted in the heritage, values, beliefs of his people, often incorporating his understanding of modern art. He gets his inspiration for his art from…

He is a man with a singular mission – find the best tuna at the Tokyo fish market. Once you have found it, buy it, and then apportion it so it can be shipped all over the world to restaurants who only buy from you. He loves tuna – eats two bowls daily and only…

Tasting Notes This dish serves two – the taste of the garden awaits you, crunchy radishes, fresh cucumbers, all paired with the flavours of fresh tomatoes, all slightly spicy. The grilled bread adding extra crunch. A cold, sublime soup, that’s healthy and only takes three key ingredients, ready within minutes. What You Need One bottle…

In the jazz world Dizzy Gillespie is an icon. He revolutionized it, infusing it with bebop – a type of jazz from the 1940s, notable for its complex harmony and rhythms, adding Afro-Cuban rhythms into the mix. His pouchy cheeks and horn were his trademarks. His performance skills were legendary, often engaging in clown-like antics…