When my editor came to me and asked if I could write about green wine for this issue, I cringed. It can’t be getting close to St. Patrick ’s Day yet, and while I certainly enjoy a couple of pints of green beer once a year, who would want to turn their wine green? Or was I perhaps supposed to write about Gruner Veltliner, the spritzy Austrian white that’s also known as Gru-Vee, making it a fun, trendy wine to take to parties these days? Obviously the intent was for me to look at wines th...

Rose Reisman is one of this country’s most highly-esteemed, leading authorities on wellness and healthy living. She is a savvy entrepreneur and registered nutritionist who is an author, teacher, consultant, and TV and radio personality. I had the great pleasure of meeting with Rose at Glow, a restaurant in Don Mills she co-owns with Peter Higley. As we order, Rose tells me about the restaurant’s philosophy of fresh, flavourful, locally-sourced, lower-fat foods that “glow” with ...

In December and into the New Year, I don’t eat to live: I live to eat. How else to justify my gym membership? The specialties of the season, whether based around Christmas or Hanukkah or any other cultural traditions, are what I look forward to with eager anticipation. The preparation of a memorable dinner during the holidays can be stressful, and as anyone who has agreed to host a meal with many mouths to feed will know, it’s a lot of work. Edith Jakobs, of Opulence Catering and E...

I found The Prague Fine Food Emporium tucked away on Queen St. just west of Bathurst in downtown Toronto amidst trendy boutiques and cafes. I met with owner and chef Tom Kral on a sunny Friday morning. He offered me a coffee – I opted for black tea – and we sat on the banquette that lines one side of the room. The deli-turned-restaurant has been around for over 40 years but I couldn’t tell, thanks to recent renovations. Tom took over the family business from his parents four years ago. ...