The Telegram

As we remain in the thick of winter here in Saskatchewan, it can be difficult to not let the frigid temperatures, icy roads, dry skin, and general misery of the season get you down. Oh, there’s a pandemic happening too. How could I forget that? ...

There is a point in winter when the house feels too cold to sit still without a cozy sweater wrapped around you, and a mug of something warm in the hands. There is a cat always finding their way into your lap. They know what’s up. The snow is ...

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, here are a couple of ideas if you want to make something sweet for your sweetheart. The Sweet and Salty White Chocolate Love Crunch is the perfect snack to munch on while you’re cuddled up with your ...

I was recently perusing an old community church cookbook my mom has had for as long as I can remember. It’s for sure from the 1980s, with thick red plastic binding. The cover has been gone for so long that the first page is a list of ingredient ...

The first week of January is always a bit of a slog. The holiday excitement has long passed, and the shortbread tin is empty. Perhaps the only thing that remains of the Christmas tree is a faint layer of glitter on the carpet, but you don’t have ...

The holiday season is all about slowing down and enjoying your favourite foods. For some, this is a massive plate of sliced turkey snuggled up to stuffing and mashed potatoes, with gravy poured over the whole deal. These same folks have also ...

This should be the season of holiday entertaining, with a house full of fine friends, tasty snacks, and a tipple or two. But with the Covid restrictions continuing to keep party plans on hold, gatherings are looking a lot different this ...

Remember travel? Remember how exhilarating it was to find your feet in a different place far from home? Here’s hoping that this time next year we’re all free to fly wherever we like, but in the meantime, finding solace in favourite foods ...

As far as Christmas controversies go, fruitcake is often at the centre of much debate. Team Fruitcake enjoys a good mixed peel when they see it, and the more raisins and currants, the merrier. It’s for these particular ingredients that ...

The onion is an ancient vegetable thought to have come from Central Asia and has been grown for more than 5,000 years in Egypt, 2,000 years in Italy and more widely in Europe during the Middle Ages. Because relatives of the onion are found all ...