Recipes+

A Simple Almond Tart with a Hint of Spice
May 11, 2024
This tart isn’t really a tart - it’s more of an almond blondie - with that great chewy density, but it feels like one.
A Flexible Thai Green Curry
May 05, 2024
Flexibility in recipes is super practical. Yes, it takes a bit of knowledge to switch...
Image of red snapper baked in salt, photo by Maya Visnyei
Apr 08, 2024
Knowing what salt can do, what kind to use (and why we love Diamond Kosher Crystal Salt) and when and how to use it is essential to good cooking. Having the right salts in your kitchen is an important first step.
How To Make Perfect Rice
Mar 17, 2024
Cooking rice is something you either find easy and take entirely for granted, or something you find strangely hard to get consistently right. 
Hot Cocoa made with Valrhona Cocoa Powder
Feb 28, 2024
It’s good to have strategies and ingredients on hand to make the most of short days and long cold nights, and you may be surprised to discover how much better an excellent hot cocoa is than hot chocolate mix.
Spice Quality Matters
Feb 26, 2024
Why should you buy high-quality spices online when you can seemingly buy a packet of spices anywhere groceries are sold? Producers like Diaspora Co, Burlap & Barrel and Épices de Cru not only source the freshest and most flavourful spices for your cooking, but they are also working to make the world a better place.