Food

In a world where food trends come and go, Bettina has quietly carved out a space that feels both timeless and urgently necessary. Her plant-based philosophy is more than a culinary choice, it is a celebration of culture, health, sustainability, and connection. Through her journey from hospitality front-of-house to becoming a leading plant-based chef, author, and wellness mentor,...

It started with a single spark. In 2018, just as Canada legalized cannabis federally, Travis Petersen turned his home into a weekend-long pop-up restaurant for 420 celebrations. It was never supposed to go beyond that. He had a clear intention—to test the waters with a one-off cannabis-infused dinner experience. But what unfolded was far more compelling. Over the...

Chiara Seidenader didn’t enter the wellness industry just to sell snacks. She came to redefine the conversation around health, beauty, and the way we fuel our bodies. With her brand Beauty Treats, she is doing exactly that — making indulgence not only guilt-free, but functionally empowering. Drawing from a robust background in nutrition, fitness, and functional medicine, Chiara...

Romain Avril’s early years in Paris and Brittany played a crucial role in shaping his culinary philosophy, laying a strong foundation in both French and Chinese gastronomy. He describes these formative experiences as his “core” and “base layers,” emphasising that a truly memorable dish must have depth and grounding. From the age of 13 to 21, he immersed...

Growing up in Manchester before moving to Iran at the age of five, Mr. Taster was exposed to a unique blend of cultures early on. The contrasting flavours of Persian cuisine and British food played a crucial role in shaping his passion for exploring different culinary traditions. “Experiencing the richness of Persian flavours alongside the tastes of my...

There is more to Christmas than carols, lights, and presents. The meal is the main focus. Desserts, too, not just any food. Festive, rich, and sweet foods that unite families and create enduring memories. Every nation adds a little sugar to the holidays in a different way. Let’s take a global journey, one mouthful at a time. Stollen –...

The evening of December is cold. With your hands encircling a hot mug of cocoa, you're snug in a warm scarf. Soft melodies play in the background while you are surrounded by sparkling fairy lights. The allure of cafés with Christmas codes is that they make every area feel like a scene from a holiday tale. Why limit...

Red, Green, Gold might be the brightest colours on the tree, but nothing can possible beat the ethereal white when it comes to Christmas. But sadly, most of us have been sleeping on the fact that white is very important hsade in the Christmas palate. People might have the notion there is nothing that the idea of a...

Most homes before they even have their Christmas tree up, make sure that a plum cake is atop their dining table. No Christmas season is ever complete without plum cake. Amidst all the usual creamy flaky sweet cakes covered in the bright and sunny frosting, plum cakes cut through with their dark red brown exterior that comes with...

We all might have pretty disciplined all year around. Saying no when you really want to, and keeping away from all kinds of the most sweet sinful ‘temptations’. But come Christmas time, all of that is out the window, and we are right behind you for this course, for when holiday season rolls around, you can’t help but...