Rita DeMontis

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Party hearty this holiday season

Suddenly – it’s party season!

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December 20, 2024 Eat

Christmas turkey dinner with ham, Christmas tree, candles and plates in background.

'Mystical, magical and supernatural' toys topping kids' lists for Santa

This year's top trends reflective of difficult times consumers are going through, industry experts say

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December 15, 2024 Life

Ghoulishly good recipes to spark your haunted Halloween celebrations

Halloween and Day of the Dead are coming up quickly next week. Take a stroll through your neighbourhood and it appears everyone is celebrating the occasions with the most astonishing decorations this year.

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October 26, 2024 Eat

Devour! The Food Film Fest explores newcomers' impact on Canadian food scene

The annual event in Wolfville, N.S. is taking place Oct. 23 to 27 this year

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October 15, 2024 Eat

Devour! management team Michael Howell and Lia Rinaldo.

Cookoff determines best veal sandwich in Ontario

For months, the search for Ontario’s best veal sandwich was on. It involved clandestine noshers, mystery taste testers and secret visits to some of the province’s top eateries, where veal cutlet sandwiches rule.

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September 20, 2024 Eat

Ontario's best veal cutlet sandwich competition judges Claudio Aprile and Emily Richards.

ISLAND TASTES: Cuisine shines bright at Barbados Food and Rum Festival

Fall’s coming faster than pumpkin spice latte. But Canadians still want to feel the warmth of the sun on their shoulders, stroll along pristine beaches, and eat foods that burst with a kaleidoscope of spices and flavours that taste even better when enjoyed against a picture-perfect vacation backdrop coupled with darn good rum.

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September 10, 2024 Eat

Travel industry types say Barbados continues to be one of the most popular hot spots that Canadians choose as their vacation destination.

Canadians looking forward to spending time and money on dad this Father's Day

Father’s Day may not have the same glitz as mom’s special day, but there’s lots to be said about honouring our fathers, or the dads in our lives.

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June 15, 2024 Eat

One of the best gifts for Father's Day is spending time with dad.

For Mother's Day, give mom a break -- and a delicious meal

Mother’s Day is coming up this Sunday. How about giving your mom, or the mom in your life, one of the best gifts ever: A break.

May 7, 2024 Eat

THAT'S ROMANTIC: Lovers' getaway or romantic dinner, show someone special you care

It’s February, officially known as the love month — and a leap year as well. Legend has it the most romantic time to propose is on Feb. 29, but the whole month is all about hearts and flowers, romantic getaways, intimate dinners, and foods to fall in love to.

February 14, 2024 Eat

Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift romance expected to spice up Super Bowl LVIII

But if you're looking to spice up your Super Bowl party, try adding these delicious treats to your snacking menu

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February 10, 2024 Canada

Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs (left) celebrates with Taylor Swift after defeating the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship Game on Jan. 28, 2024 in Baltimore.

Rita DeMontis

LATEST STORIES BY RITA DEMONTIS

Party hearty this holiday season

'Mystical, magical and supernatural' toys topping kids' lists for Santa

Ghoulishly good recipes to spark your haunted Halloween celebrations

Devour! The Food Film Fest explores newcomers' impact on Canadian food scene

Cookoff determines best veal sandwich in Ontario

ISLAND TASTES: Cuisine shines bright at Barbados Food and Rum Festival

Canadians looking forward to spending time and money on dad this Father's Day

For Mother's Day, give mom a break -- and a delicious meal

THAT'S ROMANTIC: Lovers' getaway or romantic dinner, show someone special you care

Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift romance expected to spice up Super Bowl LVIII

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