Friday, September 3 2010
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Recipe: Sweet Spiced Pickled Beets


The pleasant, sweet taste and firm texture of beets makes them a natural for pickling

Recipe: Chardonnay Poached Nectarine and Pistachio Creme Anglaise with Basil Frozen Yogurt

The flavours in this decadent dessert mix sweet and savoury for the perfect after-dinner delight

Recipe: Kusshi Oysters with Black Cherry Mignonette

Local to BC, Kusshi oysters are considered a delicacy, and will add panache to any meal

Recipe: Halibut Cheek, Confit Heirloom Tomato and Angel Hair Pasta with Sunflower Seed Pesto

Dress up your angel hair pasta with halibut cheeks and a rich sesame seed pesto

Recipe: Noisettes of Lamb with Port, Blackcurrant and Blue Cheese Sauce

Serve these tender noisettes of lamb with a sweet port and blackberry sauce and tangy blue cheese for a flavour combination you'll savour

Recipe: Kickin’ Quesadillas


These quesadillas have a little extra kick courtesy lime tequilla sauce

Plant Fibres Add a Natural Feel to Your Home Furnishings

Plant fibres add instant warmth and texture to any interior - and they're better for the environment

Creating an Italian-style Kitchen

In a condo kitchen where space is at a premium, function trumps form in this Italian-style reno

Renovating a Condo Kitchen: Tips from a Realtor

Who better to offer condo kitchen reno tips than someone who sees hundreds of them?

Recipe: Baby Corn Skewers

Try these baby corn skewers grilled in Asian-style dressing for a unique appetizer

Design Inspiration: The PNE Prize Home Brings Nature’s Shades of Blue Indoors

With thousands wandering through the PNE prize home, you might have missed a few of the details. Walk through our complete slideshow

BC Home Decor Guide: Where to Buy Sustainable Furniture, Tile and Lighting

Discover new stores in Victoria and Revelstoke, plus online shops for all your home decorating needs

Vancouver Artist Martha Sturdy Shares the Secrets of her Success

Artist Martha Sturdy reveals her outdoor inspiration, favourite artistic media and passion for horses

Recipe: Caviar Baskets


These caviar canapes make a perfect appetizer for an elegant party or dinner gathering

Recipe: Ice Cream Bombe


Cool your body and blow your tastebuds with this chocolate cherry ice cream bombe

Recipe: Grilled Veggie Pinwheels

Veggie pinwheels area healthy, easy to make and perfect for packing in your picnic basket

Recipe: Deli-style Turkey Rollups


Avoid the pitfalls of soggy sandwiches by trying these bread-free and kid-friendly turkey roll-ups 



Recipe: Picnic Drumsticks with Orange-Mustard Sauce


Pre-grill these chicken drumsticks and chill overnight for an easy and tasty snack at the beach


Recipe: Classic Summertime Potato Salad

You can't have a picnic without potato salad. Try this fresh take on a summer classic

Recipe: Potato and Tomato Salad

This summery take on potato salad adds tomatoes, peppers and corn and skips the heavy mayo, so it's perfect to pack up for a picnic or potluck

What’s Hot in Home Decor - Micro Sinks, Colour Chrome and Eco-plastic

Retro styles dominate this season's home decor trends, from eco-conscious furniture to micro-appliances to low-tech kitchen gadgets 

At Home with CBC News' Ian Hanomansing

CBC News' Ian Hanomansing has had many high-profile assignments in his career. But when it comes to relaxing in his renovated home, he’s never far from the TV

An Environmentally Friendly Alternative to Petroleum-based Carpet

Unlike nylon carpeting, wool makes for an eco-friendly carpet alternative that is not only biodegradable, but also stylish

Recipe: Mandarin Almond Salad

This mandarin almond salad is perfect for picnics, side dishes or just to fuel up


Recipe: BC Honey Mussels

Bred in BC, honey mussels are fuller in flavour and sweetness than their PEI peers

How to Serve an Elegant Family-style Dinner

Family-style dining is enjoying a renaissance, and caterer Nicky Major offers advice on how to keep a communal meal sumptuous and sophisticated

Recipe: Honeydew Melon Soup


Versatile and refreshing, honeydew melon soup can be served for dinner, as an appetizer or even as dessert

Spice Goddess Bal Arneson Puts a Healthy Spin on Everyday Indian Cooking

Vancouver's Bal Arneson got her start over a fire pit in India, but today she's cooking alongside Rachael Ray, Jamie Oliver and Nigella Lawson

Recipe: Turnip Lettuce Wrap
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Bal Arneson, Food Network chef and author of Everyday Indian, shares her recipe for turnip lettuce wraps

Recipe: Tamarind Chutney

Bal Arneson, Food Network chef and author of Everyday Indian, shares her recipe for tamarind chutney

Recipe: Mango Sherbet

Bal Arneson, Food Network chef and author of Everyday Indian, shares her recipe for mango sherbet


Recipe: Tuna Burgers with Sesame Aïoli


Try ahi tuna as a tasty beef alternative for your burger, and season with aïoli for tangy flavour

Mix-and-match Home Decor: Designing a Yaletown Condo

From Paul Newman to a New York City eatery, two Vancouver interior designers find inspiration in people, places and a few idiosyncratic pieces for a modern Yaletown condo

Recipe: Watermelon-Lime Agua Fresca


A staple Mexican thirst quencher, agua fresca is made from sweetened fruit including watermelon, strawberries and cantaloupe

Kitchen Makeover: A Victoria Family's Kitchen Reno Adds Comfort and Functionality

A bunker-style kitchen is transformed with artistic flourishes, vibrant accents and plenty of space 


Eco-friendly Estate in West Vancouver Proves Sustainability and Luxury Can Coexist

Forget about straw bales and grass roofs. 
This LEED gold certified home is 
eco-friendly and uber-luxurious

Recipe: Peanut Sauce

Use this homemade peanut sauce as a dip or sauce for salad rolls, rice dishes and stir-fries

Closet Organizing Strategies: Clear Clutter and Clean out Old Clothes

Got an overstuffed closet or two in desperate need of a fresh start? Try these tips for a thorough cleanout

Recipe: Baked Raspberry French Toast

Add a decadent twist to your day-old bread by turning it into fancy French toast

Recipe: Anzac Biscuits
 (aka Oatmeal Cookies)

Oatmeal cookies are a favourite in many parts of the world, including Australia, where they’re referred to as Anzac Biscuits

Building a Green Vacation Home at Sun Peaks

Two urbanites create a mountain retreat that not only showcases the beauty of Sun Peaks, but that is itself as green as the surrounding forests


Recipe: Grilled Scallops

Serve on a bed of baby spinach as a warm salad, or with steamed rice as a first course

7 Factors to Consider when Buying a New Refrigerator

Your refrigerator options go beyond the freezer-topped boxes of yesteryear. Here are a few of the new bells and whistles you'll want for your new fridge

Recipe: Arctic Char a La Provencal


A sauted tomato sauce adds tang to this seared arctic char

Recipe: Bocconcini Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes


Ditch the carrot sticks and dip and get a little more creative with your party fare with these stuffed cherry tomatoes

Healthy Kale Recipes: Kale Salad and Baked Kale Chips

Kale is a super nutritious alternative to lettuce in salads and makes a crisp, healthy snack when baked

Using Online Auctions to Score Deals on Home Furnishings


Whether you're looking for a hard-to-find item or something you simply can't afford to buy new -- buy it and save through online auctions

Recipe: Pacific Oven-roasted Halibut

Arugula puree and parmesan tuiles add colour, flavour and a dash of creativity to this simple halibut dish

Recipe: Chilled English Pea and Mint Soup

When the weather gets warmer, chilled soups become de rigueur

How to Sell Your Housewares Online

Need to clear some space in your place? Peddle your extra wares on one of the many classifieds and auction sites