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Fine dining at home during the Olympics

With the Olympics just a week away, thousands of visitors from around the world have already begun to descend upon the lower mainland, all of them looking for a decent place to eat.

February will be a lucrative month for the BC food service industry, with restaurants swarming with visitors without access to their own kitchens, but what are the options for locals reluctant to face the crowds and battle for reservations?

Home cooking seems to be a dwindling activity among Canadians in recent years, with some forgetting the benefits of spending time with

 

Read more... | Published: 02/06/10

The Lost Art of the Dinner Party

When was the last time you went to a dinner party? Chances are, it has been a while. Thinking back on fond memories with friends and family, some of the best times have been in the comfort of someones’ home, tucking into delicious food and engaging in interesting conversations. There’s something about the comfort of being in a home environment that makes people feel more relaxed and comfortable – more so than being in a restaurant.

So why don’t people host dinner parties more often? There are many excuses why dinner parties aren’t more common –

 

Read more... | Published: 10/22/09