Rita DeMontis

LATEST STORIES BY RITA DEMONTIS

Reflecting on the passing of a magnificent monarch, Queen Elizabeth II

The one constant I have ever known my whole life is Queen Elizabeth – a woman I have never met. Yet, in a small comforting way, I always felt was a part of my family.

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September 8, 2022 Relationships

WINDSOR, ENGLAND - MARCH 23: Queen Elizabeth II smiles as she arrives to view a display of artefacts from British craftwork company, Halcyon Days, to commemorate the company's 70th anniversary in the White Drawing Room at Windsor Castle, on March 23, 2022 in Windsor, England. The Queen viewed a selection of hand-decorated archive enamelware and fine bone china, including their earliest designs from the 1950s. (Photo Steve Parsons - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Famed Canadian Chef John Higgins recalls his career in the Royal household

With the news of the passing of beloved Queen Elizabeth II, memories came flooding back quickly for Canada’s own Chef John Higgins. The Food Network star and director of the renowned George Brown Culinary school in Toronto – who was born in Scotland – spent a considerable part of his career cooking for the Royals both at Buckingham Palace and on the Royal Yacht Britannia, as they entertained countless heads of state and celebrities.

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September 8, 2022 Eat

Chef John Higgins with the Queen Mum and staff during his tenure in the Royal household - supplied

Getting the hang of slang before the latest terms move on

The generation gap keeps widening. Or as the cool kids call it – no cap.

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September 7, 2022 Relationships

With students heading back to class you just know it's mac 'n cheese season

It’s beloved, if not delicious, Canadian institution that has fed millions of people, followed just as many through school and university and, yes, has even been immortalized in song.

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September 6, 2022 Eat

With students heading back to class you just know it's mac 'n cheese season

Back-to-school fuel means starting the day off right with a good breakfast

It’s the last long weekend of the summer holidays – in a few days, many kids will be heading back to bricks-and-mortar classrooms to pick up the pieces after several years of virtual learning.

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September 4, 2022 Eat

Back-to-school fuel means starting the day off right with a good breakfast

Butchery Team Canada prepares for the 2022 'Olympics of Meat'

The loosening of the pandemic is seeing more and more culinary competitions taking place around the world. One of the most powerful — if not of the most epic proportions — is the World Butchers’ Challenge, taking place in Sacramento, Calif., on Sept. 2 and 3. It draws seasoned professionals from all corners of the globe, including Canada.

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September 1, 2022 Eat

The 2022 World Butcher’s Challenge - often referred to as the ‘Olympics of Meat’ - will take place this year in Sacramento on September 2 and 3. Team members representing the country on Butchery Team Canada are (left to right) Taryn Lee Barker, The Little Butcher (Port Moody, BC), Damian Goriup, Florence Meats (Oakville, ON), Corey Meyer, ACME Meat Market (Edmonton, AB), Peter Baarda, J&G Quality Meats (Burlington, ON)”, Dave Vander Velde, VG Meats (Stoney Creek, ON), Brent Herrington, Herrington’s Quality Butchers (Port Perry, ON) and Elyse Chatterton, Popowich Meat Company (Edmonton, AB).

The flavours of Greece conjure up goddesses, philosophers, mythology and mighty fine meals

When I think of Greece, I think of goddesses, philosophers, mythology, ancient civilization, deep blue waters and sparkling white buildings. I think of olive oil, fresh fish, lemons, rosemary and oregano, of flavourful salads, Olympic Games and dazzling sunshine and heat.

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August 30, 2022 Eat

Greek food concept with farmers salad and souvlaki skewers in front of the sparkling, blue Aegean sea during summer time

Life is a bed of rosés for iconic rock star Jon Bon Jovi and his son, Jesse

Global rock legend Jon Bon Jovi gives wine a good name, especially if that name is Hampton Water Premium Rosé, the latest wine release – the fifth vintage under that label – coming to Canada on Sept. 10.

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August 27, 2022 Eat

Jesse Bongiovi, left, dad Jon Bon Jovi, and French winemaker Gerard Bertrand, enjoying a glass of Hampton Water

Canadians are walking themselves to better health with this simple exercise

Canadians truly want to get into shape! But a new national survey shows that, for many, it has been a struggle: We’re bored of the routines, the results and the plateaus. Canadians are also tired of dealing with all those unwanted pandemic pounds that piled on during the recent lockdowns, but are finding regular fitness routines failing.

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August 25, 2022 Diet & Fitness

Canadians are walking themselves to better health with this simple exercise

Chill out with a bowl of cold comfort food

Summer’s coming to a close but there’s still enough heat in the days to want you quaffing a cold one.

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August 23, 2022 Eat

Rita DeMontis

LATEST STORIES BY RITA DEMONTIS

Reflecting on the passing of a magnificent monarch, Queen Elizabeth II

Famed Canadian Chef John Higgins recalls his career in the Royal household

Getting the hang of slang before the latest terms move on

With students heading back to class you just know it's mac 'n cheese season

Back-to-school fuel means starting the day off right with a good breakfast

Butchery Team Canada prepares for the 2022 'Olympics of Meat'

The flavours of Greece conjure up goddesses, philosophers, mythology and mighty fine meals

Life is a bed of rosés for iconic rock star Jon Bon Jovi and his son, Jesse

Canadians are walking themselves to better health with this simple exercise

Chill out with a bowl of cold comfort food

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