Photo gallery: 5 sparkling wines worth the splurge

Our sommelier shares five sparkling wines that make any occasion special.

How hosting a potluck can help you eat healthier

Tired of struggling to find low-fat and delicious options at restaurants? For a healthier evening, try a potluck with your friends. Here's how.

Rosé wine: Light and lively

Most rosé isn’t the sweet, fizzy stuff you drank in your youth. It’s classy and wonderfully versatile, whether your mood requires a lighter, fruity wine or a heavier one with some structure.

Discover blue cheese

From mild and creamy to piquant and crumbly, there are blue-veined cheeses to suit every taste -- on their own or immersed in a delicious recipe.

14 tips for hosting a flawless dinner party

Make entertaining stress free with a little time, planning and guidance.

Party in pink! How to host a Cook for the Cure cocktail party

How to throw the most fabulous pink-themed party for breast cancer awareness.

Your guide to a perfect table setting

Whether dinner is casual or formal, our interactive guide will show you how to to set a perfectly appointed table.

Summer wines to dine with

How to pick a terrific wine to accompany any summer meal.

Tips and tools for an earth-friendly outdoor picnic

If you go into the woods today...forget plastic plates, cutlery and cups in favour of more earth-friendly goods.

Caribbean-themed outdoor party ideas

Transport your guests to the Caribbean with our Caribbean-themed party tips and ideas.

Sauvignon Blanc: Fresh and fragrant

Fresh and universally appealing, Sauvignon Blanc is the ideal spring-into-summer wine.

The best foodie movies of all time

A chef's review of some top foodie movies: entertainment you can chew on!

Remembering Canadian stubby beer bottles

Remember stubbies? We do! Take a tour through our gallery of Canadian stubby beers and reminisce about Canadian summers gone by.

Organic wine: What you should know

The standards for organic wine can be mystifying, but our brave sommelier cuts through the babble.

Snack testing: 11 snack products tested for taste

Different snack products - from 100-calorie snacks to organic treats - tested for health, taste and satisfaction.

Why does asparagus ruin the taste of wine?

Photo gallery: 5 budget-friendly wines

Our sommelier found 5 wines easy on the wallet, and the palate.

Breakfast in bed for Mom plus a downloadable checklist

Moms deserve breakfast in bed on Mother's Day. Here are simple suggestions for Dad and the kids, plus a downloadable checklist to stick on the fridge so no one in your family will forget what to do.