Atoms & Eats

CONTEST ALERT! Make like a mad scientist in the kitchen when you try your hand at molecular gastronomy – a series of techniques used by master chefs the world over, now available for everyday experimenters. Plus you could win a MOLECULE-R starter kit for yourself!

Flash Post: Super Spoon

Combine culinary wizardry with technological mastery when you buy today’s nifty find: a stylus meant for the kitchen.

Foodie Fridays: Chloe’s Vegan Desserts

CONTEST ALERT! I’m really excited about today’s post because I finally get to introduce you to one of my favourite vegan chefs on the planet – miss Chloe Coscarelli. Plus you could win 1 of 2 copies of her amazing new sweet treat cookbook, Chloe’s Vegan Desserts!

Bright Copper Kettles

My Favourite Things series continues with the next line in the famed song: today I’m diving into kitchen-inspired items relating to ‘Bright Copper Kettles’.

Mardi Grazia

CONTEST ALERT! Mardi Gras is onnnn in the good ol US of A today, but that doesn’t mean the Canadian Gift Guide can’t pay tribute with a few Mardi-esque gift ideas of my own. Plus you could win MAKE UP FOR EVER’s *amazing* new Technicolor Palette to jazz up your look for the big night.

10 for $10: Sweethearts Edition

It’s that time again – with a twist of course. Today I’m picking out my top 10 gift ideas under $10 – all with a Valentine’s Day theme!

Foodie Fridays: Feast Your Eyes

CONTEST ALERT! Unbutton that top button on your jeans without worrying about busting out your wallet – Canadian Living’s new family-friendly cookbook features affordable meal options for special occasions and weeknight sessions alike, plus I’ve got 5 copies to giveaway!

Shoots & Leaves

CONTEST ALERT! I’m serving up seven salad-themed ideas on the gift guide today. Whether you’re outfitting a dinner table or simply ramping up your leafy vegetable intake, these are surefire hits + you could win 1 of 4 copies of the amazing Williams Sonoma 365 Salad of the Day cookbook!

Flash Post: Cuts Like A Knife

Start saving those pennies kids…this month’s fantasy gift is a stunning set of knives-meets-art, with a price tag that matches their beauty.

Final Countdown

Heading out to a NYE party tonight? You best be stocked up with a hostess gift in your cache then. I’ve got five last-minute finds all under $15 a pop!

Foodie Fridays: Happy Herbivore Abroad

CONTEST ALERT! Feeling like you’ve overindulged this holiday season? Take a long look at your eating habits and brush off those sugary crumbs for some low-fat (or no-fat) international vegan eats from Lindsay S. Nixon’s The Happy Herbivore series. Plus you could win 1 of 2 copies for yourself!

Merry Brittmas!

Merry Brittmas to all! If you’ve got a spare moment between opening those CGG-sourced gifts this morning, come check out my 10 greatest hits from the past year + find out how to earn two bonus entries into another contest.

Run Run Rudolph

I’m a little baffled as to why you might need this post if you’re a religious reader, but here it is anyway: ten last-minute gift ideas with pretty wide availability across Canada. Get thee to a shopping cart, quick!

Stocking Stuffers for Him

CONTEST ALERT! Presenting 10 top stocking stuffer ideas for every guy on your list + you could win a men’s grooming kit valued at over $60!

The Very Best Brunch

CONTEST ALERT! Presenting ten fantastic picks tied into holiday brunch + win a $75 gift set of BeaverTails goodies.