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Valentine's Day

Heat things up with banana flambé

Beppi Crosariol shows you how to make an impressive Valentine's dessert

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Beppi Crosariol's Wine & Spirits

Red, red wines to get you through the worst of winter

Warm up a chilly February with rib-sticking cabs, hearty malbecs and velvety merlots Feb 05, 2010 4:39PM EST

Cool Toronto rest-lounge Cinq 01 offers of-the-moment food like foie gras hot dogs.
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Restaurant review: Cinq 01 is a great date spot

Cool and clubby, this Toronto resto-lounge is perfect for couples Feb 05, 2010 6:52PM EST

Adding fish, like this pickerel in black bean sauce, to your Chinese New Year menu is said to bring good luck.
Lucy Waverman's Weekend Menu

Recipes: Tame the tiger with a Chinese feast

This Chinese New Year menu may not be traditional, but it’s fun to make and guaranteed to please Feb 06, 2010 9:43AM EST

Liquid Centre Chocolate Fondant with Strawberries, Honey Tangerines and Vanilla

In the Kitchen

Chef's recipe: A gooey chocolate cake for Valentine’s Day at home

I must admit that with the Olympics starting this Friday here in Vancouver, I almost forgot what was happening on Sunday. And this Sunday is not a day to let slip by, as my wife would never forgive me. 7:49 PM EST

Beppi Crosariol's Decanter

Meet Howard Soon, wine master of the Okanagan

As B.C.’s cheap quaff of the slopes has given way to sophisticated, internationally award-winning pours, winemaker Howard Soon has been at the vanguard of the evolution Feb 04, 2010 10:32AM EST

Chefs' challenge

When chefs burn out in the kitchen

Superchef Ferran Adrià recently announced he’d be closing his restaurant elBulli to recover from exhaustion – Canadian chefs can relate Feb 03, 2010 8:17AM EST

Iron Chef confidential: Michael Smith v. Bobby Flay

PEI chef Michael Smith on his head-to-head culinary battle against Bobby Flay Feb 03, 2010 11:55AM EST

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In the Kitchen
Chef's recipe: A rich soup that's fit for a king (really)

The upside of winter is the chance to indulge in decadent, slow-cooked one-pot meals

The key to this dish is to start with a good stock and add ingredients according to cooking times.
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Heartwarming winter drinks

Beppi Crosariol shows you how to make two cold-weather favourites - the classic hot toddy and the indulgent Irish coffee

Warm up with mulled wine

Beppi Crosariol shares his favourite recipe for the winter treat

Poached pears with red wine drizzle

Beppi Crosariol shows you how to use wine to make a rich dessert perfect for fall

New world v. old world wine

Beppi Crosariol explains the difference between old world and new world vino

Deep-fried mac ‘n' cheese: the ultimate comfort food

All that gooey deliciousness inside an easy-to-eat package

Reggie’s Old Fashioned Sandwiches in Toronto put deep-fried mac-and-cheese sticks at the top of its chalkboard menu when it opened in March 2008.
From Saturday's Books section
Lucy Waverman's top cookbooks of 2009

The author and chef lists her favourites from 2009

Illustrated Guide
Kid-friendly restaurants in Toronto

A few places you won't have any reservations about going to with the youngsters

Earlier discussion
Being a restaurant critic: Is it as fun as it looks?

Globe critics Alexandra Gill and Chris Johns take your questions

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How to store wine

Never dump a half-full bottle of wine again. Beppi Crosariol shares his tips on keeping vino fresh after it's been opened

How to serve wine at home

Why you should chill your red wine and other service tips from Beppi Crosariol