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Mark McEwan: Celebrate Mother’s Day with some delicious dulce de leche beignets

08-05-2021 12:00 via thestar.com

Every Saturday, Chef Mark McEwan, one of Canada’s most celebrated chefs, serves up everything you need for a special weekend meal, including a recipe and expert at-home cooking tips.

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Five stylish personalized gifts for the foodie in your life

06-05-2021 12:00 via thestar.com

From a monogrammed charcuterie board to embroidered linen napkins, these picks are sure to please

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Chef Shauna Godfrey of Godfrey’s Supper Club shares the special-occasion recipe she’s only made with her mom

06-05-2021 12:00 via thestar.com

For Shauna Godfrey, her mother’s influence was foundational: It’s where she inherited her desire to connect others over foods like this sweet lokshen kugel.

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Chef Caroline Marquez of Asukal details the dessert that ranks as her mom’s favourite

06-05-2021 12:00 via thestar.com

On Mother’s Day, Caroline Marquez will be whipping up fluffy, fancy pancakes for the woman who’s always encouraged her dream of working in food.

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Chef Adrian Forte of Yawd recalls the very first dish his mom taught him to make

06-05-2021 12:00 via thestar.com

Adrian Forte, a semifinalist on Food Network Canada’s Top Chef Canada, shares the spiced cornmeal porridge he learned from his OG cooking mentor: mom.

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Mark McEwan: Perk up your risotto with some perch, king of Ontario fish

01-05-2021 12:00 via thestar.com

Every Saturday, Chef Mark McEwan, one of Canada’s most celebrated chefs, serves up everything you need for a special weekend meal, including a recipe and expert at-home cooking tips.

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The man behind the wines at Tawse in Niagara

29-04-2021 17:00 via thestar.com

Paul Pender has been spinning out vintage after vintage of brilliant Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Riesling and Cabernet Franc for 16 years.

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What’s popping? Temporary restaurants are sweeping Toronto’s food scene

29-04-2021 12:00 via thestar.com

Pop-ups aren’t exactly a novel idea — they’ve long been used to test the appetite for new projects. Now, during the pandemic, they’ve become a crucial survival tactic.

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Take cocktail hour at home up a notch with this bartender’s guide to mixing perfect spring drinks

29-04-2021 12:00 via thestar.com

Dolly Trolley Drinks founder Kelsey Ramage — named International Bartender of the Year at the 2020 Spirited Awards — shares her go-to recipe resources, tips and tricks.

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Should you buy the air-fryer hype? This $110 option is our expert’s pick

29-04-2021 12:00 via thestar.com

Air frying promises to make your favourite fried foods healthier — and less calorific. Even better, there’s no sacrifice in taste.

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Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Food Additives with Other Accepted Uses to Extend the Use of Sodium Phosphate, Tribasic To Certain Frozen Products - Reference Number: NOM/ADM-0166

28-04-2021 15:55

Health Canada's Food Directorate completed a premarket safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking approval for the use of sodium phosphate, tribasic, to reduce processing losses and thaw drip in frozen shrimp and frozen cooked shrimp.

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Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Food Enzymes to Enable the Use of Chymosin from Aspergillus niger DSM 32805 in Certain Dairy-based Foods - Reference Number: NOM/ADM-0165

27-04-2021 18:20

Health Canada's Food Directorate completed a premarket safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking approval for the use of chymosin from Aspergillus niger DSM 32805 in certain dairy-based foods.

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Mark McEwan: Cosy up with this cauliflower and scallop bisque when April showers hit

24-04-2021 12:00 via thestar.com

Chef Mark McEwan shares how to cook the perfect scallop to accompany this wonderful, warming soup. If you’re not a huge scallop fan, this dish will work with lobster as well, or even pan-seared fish.

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This wine-style is a bargain and a well-kept secret. Here’s why

22-04-2021 17:00 via thestar.com

A crash course in sherry at the LCBO.

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These sustainable snacks are upcycling ‘imperfect’ fruits and vegetables

22-04-2021 12:00 via thestar.com

Believe it or not, a great deal of perfectly edible produce is wasted simply because it looks too flawed to sell. These snack brands are on a (delicious) rescue mission.

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The best way to liven up home cooking? Try these ‘pantry shortcuts’ from new Toronto start-up Zing

22-04-2021 12:00 via thestar.com

Dreaming of unique flavour boosters, friends Kiran Singh, Jannine Rane and Anush Sachdeva created condiments inspired by the meals they grew up eating.

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Plant-based eating need not be boring. Read this curious omnivore’s guide to vegan cooking

22-04-2021 12:00 via thestar.com

Eating more vegetables is the virtuous thing to do, for both personal and planetary health. Here’s how to make the choice most delicious, too.

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Eco-tips from Anne-Marie Bonneau, the Zero-Waste Chef — and her recipe for Mexican hot chocolate bread pudding

22-04-2021 12:00 via thestar.com

If anyone knows how to be more sustainable in the kitchen, it’sCanadian blogger Anne-Marie Bonneau. In her debut cookbook, find use-what-you-have recipes and ways to reduce landfill fodder.

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Mark McEwan: The fish dish that makes for the perfect spring meal

17-04-2021 12:00 via thestar.com

This dish pairs well with so many things: peas and new potatoes, pea risotto, green salad, creamed corn or chili-fried rapini! Keep the fish the star and you won’t be disappointed.

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Best buys at the LCBO right now

15-04-2021 17:00 via thestar.com

Relatively inexpensive, youthful bottles can offer enough complexity to engage the senses

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These delicious hand-rolled noodles sell out every week. Meet the local chef behind Pasta Forever

15-04-2021 12:00 via thestar.com

It all started in the early days of lockdown with an Instagram offer to deliver hand-rolled pici noodles. Now, more than a year later, Pasta Forever, the pandemic project from Toronto chef Jess Maiorano, is still selling out weekly.

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Move over farm to table: rooftop-to-table is the latest word in eating local

15-04-2021 12:00 via thestar.com

With urban farms growing on rooftops — like the one at Toronto’s brewery/restaurant Avling — produce can’t get any more local.

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Kitchen tricks from Toronto chef and TV personality Shahir Massoud you need to know

15-04-2021 12:00 via thestar.com

With his new modern Egyptian cookbook — “Eat, Habibi, Eat!” — set to hit shelves in May, the culinary pro shares some go-to techniques everyone can use.

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For a budget-friendly barbeque, this $159 grill is hard to beat

15-04-2021 12:00 via thestar.com

It’s accessibly priced, sleek-looking and great for imparting smoky flavour — and it even comes recommended by a competitive pitmaster.

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For a budget-friendly barbecue, this $159 grill is hard to beat

15-04-2021 12:00 via thestar.com

It’s accessibly priced, sleek-looking and great for imparting smoky flavour — and it even comes recommended by a competitive pitmaster.

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Notice of Intent to Issue Food Marketing Authorization - Marketing Authorization Amending Two Marketing Authorizations for Food Additives

14-04-2021 22:20

Comments on the Minister of Health’s proposal to modify the two food additive Marketing Authorizations as described in this Notice of Intent can be provided during the next 30 calendar days ending May 14, 2021.

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Notice of Modification to the Lists of Permitted Food Additives to Extend the Use of Certain Food Additives to Human Milk Fortifier - Reference Number: NOM/ADM-0164

14-04-2021 21:15

Health Canada's Food Directorate completed safety assessments of carrageenan, gellan gum, lecithin, monoglycerides, potassium citrate, potassium hydroxide, and sodium citrate for use in human milk fortifier (HMF).The results of these assessments support the safety of these food additives for use in HMF.Consequently, Health Canada has enabled their use as described in the information document below by modifying the List of Permitted Emulsifying, Gelling, Stabilizing or Thickening Agents and the L

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Coming into Force: Human milk fortifiers regulations

14-04-2021 20:00

Health Canada has amended the Food and Drug Regulations to establish a regulatory framework for the sale of human milk fortifiers (HMFs) in Canada.

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Mark McEwan: This twist on tomato soup tastes as good as it looks

10-04-2021 12:00 via thestar.com

Chef Mark McEwan shares his recipe for golden gazpacho made with ripe yellow tomatoes.

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Descriptive Title: Notice of Health Canada’s Proposal to Add a Maximum Level for Inorganic Arsenic in Rice-based Foods Intended Specifically for Infants and Young Children – Reference Number: NOP/ADP C-2021-1

09-04-2021 21:55

Health Canada has conducted a scientific assessment which supports the establishment of a maximum level (ML) for inorganic arsenic in rice-based foods intended specifically for infants and young children.
As a result of this assessment, it is the intention of Health Canada to modify Part 2 of the List of Contaminants and Other Adulterating Substances in Foods.

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What wine to buy at The Wine Shop and Wine Rack — and what to avoid

08-04-2021 17:00 via thestar.com

Buying wine at the boutique shops found in some neighbourhoods and inside grocery stores is convenient and helps you avoid crowds at the LCBO.

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Your next quarantine project is here: How to make kombucha at home

08-04-2021 12:00 via thestar.com

If you’re a fan of the bubbly sour-sweet drink, brewing your own booch isn’t as difficult as you may think. In her upcoming book, Occasionally Eggs food blogger Alexandra Daum includes several recipes for at-home kombucha.

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Meet the two friends behind Good Behaviour, Toronto’s new (and excellent) chef-made ice creamery

08-04-2021 12:00 via thestar.com

Friends Michael Lam and Eric Chow, who worked together at Italian restaurant Ascari, are making flavours like Torta Della Nonna and HK Milk Tea with culinary cleverness.

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It’s picnic season! Pack these essentials for your next park outing

08-04-2021 12:00 via thestar.com

Spring temperatures finally hit 10+ degrees, and in Canada, that can only mean one thing: time to start dining outside.

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Five delicious new small-batch ice creameries to try in Toronto

08-04-2021 12:00 via thestar.com

Comfort food in general — and ice cream in particular — is having a moment in the city. Here’s where to find classic scoops, fusion flavours and vegan crowd-pleasers.

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Mark McEwan: This flavour-packed salad tastes like spring

03-04-2021 12:00 via thestar.com

Chef Mark McEwan combines cheese and citrus in a fresh spring salad

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These two Toronto spots have sommelier-curated food and wine pairings you can take home

01-04-2021 17:00 via thestar.com

Looking for a bit of luxury? Pick up delicious eats paired with an expertly-selected bottle.

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Time for an oil change? Drizzle on the latest pantry trend

01-04-2021 12:00 via thestar.com

Olive oil is always a classic, but other options abound. From sauté-ready blends to nutty garnishes, here’s a fresh crop of oils to try — and how best to use them.

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Nostalgia inspired Toronto chef Ryan Campbell’s new venture: Gertie’s peanut butter pies

01-04-2021 12:00 via thestar.com

‘People love pie. People love peanut butter. You put the two in the same sentence, and it’s like all of a sudden people’s minds are scrambled and they need it,’ says Ryan Campbell of his coveted dessert.

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Fermented foods and drinks are trending again — here’s why that matters

01-04-2021 12:00 via thestar.com

Kombucha, kefir and kimchi aren’t just taking over grocery store shelves. With fermentation an increasingly major trend, a growing number of local chefs and bartenders are embracing the kitchen chemistry.

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Dine & Dash, a new virtual race, aims to support Toronto restaurants

01-04-2021 12:00 via thestar.com

Organized by Toronto fashion designer Sid Neigum and Edmonton’s Anti Social Running Club, the event includes a post-race meal with each entry. Proceeds go to participating restaurants.

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Mark McEwan: Truffle pizza is a feast for the senses

27-03-2021 11:00 via thestar.com

In this recipe for truffle pizza, Chef Mark McEwan explains how the at-home cook can master the fancy fungus.

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Launch of consultation: Guidance pieces for the Novel Foods Regulation, focused on plant breeding

25-03-2021 16:30

Health Canada has launched a consultation on new two new pieces of guidance for the Novel Foods Regulation, focused on plant breeding. This consultation will be open for 60 days, from March 25 to May 24, 2021.

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Wine lovers, these bottles could be your new favourites at the LCBO

25-03-2021 16:00 via thestar.com

You really can’t go wrong with any of these wines. And if you buy all six, which includes four reds, a white and a rosé, you’ll be pretty much set up for spring.

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This $2,000 espresso machine is worth the splurge

25-03-2021 11:00 via thestar.com

If an expertly brewed coffee is your essential perk of choice, this barista-approved espresso maker is a fine café rival.

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Some like it hot: How a pandemic pivot sparked the launch of Smoke & Tears sauces

25-03-2021 11:00 via thestar.com

For Toronto co-founders Shannon Armishaw and Kevin Rickey, the lockdown turned a long-simmering passion into an all-consuming start-up.

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One Night Only Pizza founder Luke Pollard shares his secrets to the perfect homeslice

25-03-2021 11:00 via thestar.com

When lockdown halted his construction business, Luke Pollard started selling his instantly popular pizzas from home. Now, with his first official location set to open in Riverdale, he shares his pizza-making methodology — and his dough recipe.

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Green your routine: 5 simple swaps for a low-waste kitchen

25-03-2021 11:00 via thestar.com

Still relying on single-use plastic sandwich bags, endless paper towels and throwaway soap bottles? Opt for these more sustainable alternatives.

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Mark McEwan: A gourmet burger is the perfect Saturday night treat

20-03-2021 14:00 via thestar.com

This burger recipe, from Chef Mark McEwan, is sure to satisfy. Serve with fries, cold beer and the hockey game.

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A gourmet burger is the perfect Saturday night treat

20-03-2021 14:00 via thestar.com

This burger recipe, from Chef Mark McEwan, is sure to satisfy. Serve with fries, cold beer and the hockey game.

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