Food and Drink

Canapes may sound stuffy, but they actually are the ultimate in ease when it comes to party food. Plus, they look great and can be combined in endless ways to suit any taste.

Watching the Oscars, like the Super Bowl, has become almost an unofficial holiday, an occasion when tens of millions of us get together for an old-fashioned TV viewing party, complete with abundant food and drink.

LONDON, Ont. - From the outside, except for the slightly unusual name, you might not suspect there's anything special about the YOU Made It Cafe in downtown London.

It didn't seem too much to ask for. I wanted a coconut chicken curry that is fast, delicious and not loaded with fat. Turned out to be easier than I expected. Let's start with the sauce.

NEW YORK, N.Y. - The seats were filling fast for a book reading last week by food personality Eddie Huang, and a Barnes & Noble employee came to address the crowd. Actually, it was to issue a disclaimer of sorts.

TORONTO - Most Canadians expect casual dining restaurants to be welcoming towards children, but disruptive youngsters in those settings can be unappetizing for adults without kids at home, according to a new study.

Working to get a meal is something dogs were born to do. "If dogs were out in the wild they'd be spending most of their time hunting for food," says trainer Joan Mayer of Santa Barbara, Calif.

It seems just about everyone with a Louisiana pedigree has a secret recipe for making the region's signature dish — red beans and rice. Which makes it a bit like chili and barbecue.

TORONTO - The Champagne corks may have been popped for many, but a huge segment of the population in Canada and around the world is still waiting to usher in the new year.

Bananas Foster and bread pudding are two of the most popular desserts in New Orleans. So in honour of the over-the-top nature of Mardi Gras, we decided to take a more-is-better approach and combine them into one.