Articles written by Mary Luz Mejia

From the authors of "Everyday Flexitarian" - the book that takes the guess work out of what to make for most every diet around you table!

May 29, 2011 - Mary Luz Mejia

Lionfish are not native to Caribbean waters. With no known predator, they're wreaking havoc on the ecosystem there. A yearly cull is changing that.

Jan 23, 2011 - Mary Luz Mejia

Get the antioxidant boost of wild blueberries in a savoury dish that's sure to be a crowd pleaser.

Dec 30, 2010 - Mary Luz Mejia

Holiday Worthy, creamy, chocolatey and good for you, what else could a food lover ask for?

Nov 21, 2010 - Mary Luz Mejia

Being invited to a Sukkot dinner, this writer learns about how the Jewish community welcomes fall and falls for a roasted vegetable soup recipe!

Nov 18, 2010 - Mary Luz Mejia

So long chemically-laced sheet dryers, hello BaaLLs! The eco-friendly way to dry your clothes while reducing drying times by 40%!

Oct 28, 2010 - Mary Luz Mejia

GMO, transfat free, all natural and Celiac friendly sauces made using local ingredients begins to describe Hall's Kitchen's new sauce line.

Sep 12, 2010 - Mary Luz Mejia

Mickey's Pizza in Mississauga, Ontario took twenty years to perfect its delicious crust and almost as many to find the perfect sauce. Pizza lovers rejoice!

Sep 4, 2010 - Mary Luz Mejia

Well, it's his mum's actually- but it's in his newest cookbook- Simply In Season and it elevates protein from good to glorious.

Aug 18, 2010 - Mary Luz Mejia

How to care for your backyard poultry, yourself and your family if you choose to keep chickens in residential areas.

Aug 17, 2010 - Mary Luz Mejia

Hidden gems, magnificent vineyards and a beautiful cookbook that looks at what's available month by delicious month await the hungry gastro-tourist.

Aug 12, 2010 - Mary Luz Mejia

Gourmet, premium quality ice cream that uses local milk and cream in its ice cream - a summertime treat you can feel good about.

Jul 27, 2010 - Mary Luz Mejia

Toronto's own Pita Break makes a line of healthy and delicious pitas and lavash crackers to suit most dietary needs and meal time quandry.

Jul 21, 2010 - Mary Luz Mejia

Agritainment combines entertainment and farming and it's keeping farms in the black. How savvy farmers are finding new ways of using the land.

Jul 20, 2010 - Mary Luz Mejia

Memoir cookbooks so gorgeous you'll have a hard time taking them into the kitchen. But do because the recipes are made to be replicated and devoured!

Jul 13, 2010 - Mary Luz Mejia

Using the same Niagara region grapes used for making ice wine, one company got savvy and has created a syrup ideal for cooking.

Jun 21, 2010 - Mary Luz Mejia

Seedless watermelon pulp, crushed ice, water, honey and lime juice puts a little Vivia Mexico in your summer sipping.

Jun 21, 2010 - Mary Luz Mejia

Leah Douglas shares one of her favourite summertime recipes from "The Gourmet Pregnancy Cookbook."

Jun 16, 2010 - Mary Luz Mejia

One of the tastiest ways to cool down this summer and "sneak" some nutrient-rich walnuts into your kid's diet. They're so good, you'll watch them disappear.

Jun 3, 2010 - Mary Luz Mejia

Certified nutritionist and holistic lifestyle consultant Meghan Telpner shares two of her hallmark healthy recipes with readers.

May 16, 2010 - Mary Luz Mejia

Canada's doyenne of healthy, flavourful eating offers her family favourites in one book plus two of her most cherished recipes.

May 3, 2010 - Mary Luz Mejia

Thanks to Madrid-born Chef Lola-Csullog Fernandez who makes "Cocas" or Spanish flat bread making a snap!

Apr 27, 2010 - Mary Luz Mejia

Every year, Haligonians celebrate the best in food and wine from Nova Scotia. And there's a lot to celebrate, with highlights including some of the region's best.

Mar 13, 2010 - Mary Luz Mejia

In the heart of Chianti Classico sits a property so lovingly restored that you'd think you were in an enchanted wonderland. You are- Susan McKenna Grant's La Petraia.

Mar 4, 2010 - Mary Luz Mejia

Not all balsamic vinegars are created equally. Claudio Stefani of Acetaia Giusti from Modena was recently in Toronto to give us the scoop on how to buy a good balsamic.

Feb 19, 2010 - Mary Luz Mejia

Milagro Tequilas are some of the best on the market. Food Trends samples the Silver variety and then takes it to a whole new dimension with Chef Alejandri's recipe.

Feb 4, 2010 - Mary Luz Mejia

Making working in the kitchen cleaner and quicker when pouring is part of your routine.

Jan 24, 2010 - Mary Luz Mejia

From the practical to the sublime, holiday shopping for the gourmand or home cook made easy- no matter where you live (the age of online shopping and shipping!).

Dec 9, 2009 - Mary Luz Mejia

Vancouver's proximity to ocean, forest and valleys has given Chef Robert Clark a bounty from which to create. He's distilled that into his cookbook- C FOOD.

Dec 8, 2009 - Mary Luz Mejia

When in Rome or in this case Florence, the savvy food-enthusiast would be wise to call upon the trusted expertise of the most generous and jovial food-expert in Florence!

Dec 1, 2009 - Mary Luz Mejia

Keeping it simple - one of Nadine Hughes' sure-fire ways to celebrate any time of the year without losing it. Here, she offers her signature cocktail too, the Apple Nog.

Nov 30, 2009 - Mary Luz Mejia

This Spanish Sangria recipe is balanced, vibrant and not cloying in the least. Enjoy with your favourite people and let the fiesta begin!

Nov 27, 2009 - Mary Luz Mejia

Canadians have helped make Argentinean wines a favourite import. Federico Boxaca of Familia Schroeder Winery tells us why.

Nov 27, 2009 - Mary Luz Mejia

Canada's food writers and cookbook authors shine at the 12th Annual Canadian Culinary Book Awards.

Nov 11, 2009 - Mary Luz Mejia

Isa Chandra Moskowitz offers up a spate of well thought out brunch menus that are as good for you as they are to eat! Here's one that can't be missed!

Oct 21, 2009 - Mary Luz Mejia

This year's "Saving Diversity" theme gave the proceedings a decidedly delicious global flair with some of the best restaurants in the region representing.

Oct 15, 2009 - Mary Luz Mejia

Crab and Blue Cheese Bundles and Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls are two party favourites. Like the recipes say- double the amounts because these are popular!

Oct 15, 2009 - Mary Luz Mejia

Some of the tastiest titles the fall has to offer from the bookshelf to your kitchen counter.

Oct 14, 2009 - Mary Luz Mejia

From crisps or chips to poppadoms and nuts, the UK's Phileas Fogg delivers a world of flavour in every foil packet minus the MSG, trans fats and needless artifice.

Sep 14, 2009 - Mary Luz Mejia

THE go-to cookie when you feel "emotional" as Erin Bolger would say, and you don't know why. Ideal for private snacking or sharing when you're in the mood.

Sep 13, 2009 - Mary Luz Mejia

Busy mom, writer, cook, teacher and inspiration to every tired parent, Nadine Hughes, gives us the inside track on parent entertaining.

Aug 10, 2009 - Mary Luz Mejia

A recent lakeside luncheon in Ontario's Muskoka region netted guests a glorious meal in a perfect setting as well as practical tips for any griller.

Aug 4, 2009 - Mary Luz Mejia

The non-toxic way to absorb odours around the home, in your car and even your shoes brought to you by one entrepreneur based in B.C.

Aug 1, 2009 - Mary Luz Mejia

An interview with fifth generation beekeeper Ryan Lieuallen from Honey Ridge Farms about what ails bees today and what can be done to stop it.

Jun 30, 2009 - Mary Luz Mejia

Maple Leaf's Prime Chicken offerings is one way that Canadian home economist Emily Richards suggests you gather your family around the table for home cooked meals.

Jun 23, 2009 - Mary Luz Mejia

Where the bees buzz makes a marked difference to honey that tastes of the floral source visited. At Honey Ridge Farms, this beekeeping family takes honey to heart!

Jun 11, 2009 - Mary Luz Mejia

From Mexico to Iceland, Food Trends brings you the latest in artisanal quality spirits for your next get-together.

May 22, 2009 - Mary Luz Mejia

A couple of elegant cocktails perfect for mother's day and a few accompanying recipes in case you're wondering what to serve this year for mom.

May 22, 2009 - Mary Luz Mejia

A couple of elegant cocktails perfect for mother's day and a few accompanying recipes in case you're wondering what to serve this year for mom.

May 9, 2009 - Mary Luz Mejia

Berry and herbal nuances delight in this new biodynamic wine- produced, made and bottled in Ontario's Niagara region.

Apr 28, 2009 - Mary Luz Mejia