Happy first day of winter, fellow foodies! Winter is one of our favourite times of the year and not just because of the holidays.

We love winter because it’s the season of hot drinks and steaming soups, sumptuous stews and rich desserts. It’s a time to indulge in delicacies (oysters, anyone?) and cozy comfort foods and stay warm with a good book.

Our go-to winter menu includes a delicate French soup, a modern twist on a classic Greek Christmas lunch, and a tea-infused chocolate dessert that will have you reaching for seconds.

Bon appétit!

The holidays are fast approaching, and that means it’s time to start thinking about all things festive.

The decorations, the parties, the food, the gifts! We’re excited for it all, and we’re even bringing back our 12 Days of Book Giveaways contest during the month of December. (Follow us on Facebook for your chance to win.)

With our Holiday Gift Guide coming out next week, we’ll have you covered for great gift ideas for everyone on your list. But as an extra special gift, why not include something you made yourself? (Something delicious perhaps…)

Whether their palate tends more towards sweet or spicy — or if they’re all about a unique aperitif to add some kick to their Christmas morning coffee — these homemade gifts are sure to hit the spot with all of your foodie family and friends. 

November is World Vegan Month, and as committed foodies we’ve pulled together a delicious plant-based dinner party menu that everyone can enjoy.

There has been a lot of confusion around veganism, but being vegan simply means eating a plant-based diet free of animal foods and products including meat, dairy, and honey, and living in a way that avoids the exploitation of and cruelty to animals wherever possible.

Around 6% of Americans (that's 19.5 million people) are now vegan, and the number of vegans worldwide is increasing every year.

The number of mouth-watering vegan recipes in our cookbooks is also increasing — nearly half the recipes in Dehydrating at Home are vegan! — and today we’re sharing some of our favourites.