How to Cook a Turkey

The best resources on the internet on cooking Thanksgiving poultry

Roast turkey

Cooking times and temperature for roast turkey are tricky to remember, no matter how many times you've cooked the bird for family and friends. We've rounded up a few resources on the proper preparation of Thanksgiving turkey.

New Cognac Releases from Courvoisier

Courvoisier releases age-declared brandies

The new Courvoisier product bottles

Not too long ago, I had the chance to taste Cognac with Pierre Szersnovicz, Master Blender and Global Brand Ambassador for Courvoisier. Based in Jarnac, France, Courvoisier is the first Cognac house to release an age-declared Cognac.

Winning Cocktails from Champion Mixologists

Recreate two competition-winning cocktails from top Vancouver mixologists

Jacob Sweetapple and Justin Taylor

Two Vancouver mixologists will be representing Canada at the upcoming Giffard International Cocktail Challenge in France.

Ski resort offers summer dinner series

Experience meteor showers, mountain culture and fine cuisine at Kicking Horse's Eagle's Eye restaurant

Eagle's Eye Restaurant

The second installment of the Kicking Horse Mountain Resort’s Summer Dinner Concert Series will take place Aug. 12 at the resort, located near Golden, British Columbia. If you go, you’ll enjoy wines from Naramata Bench, paired with a five-course dinner — plus, a chance to see the Perseids Meteor Shower, weather permitting.

Newfoundland Recipes for Regatta Day

North America's oldest organized sports event runs today in St. John's

Rowing crew practicing for St. John's regatta

While most of you likely enjoyed a day off on Monday, our St. John’s-based readers were at the office. Today, however, they’re either kicking back at home or making the trip down to Quidi Vidi Lake to watch rowers compete in the 193rd Royal St. John’s Regatta.

Recipe: Seared Scallops with Squash, Oranges and Arugula Salad

This fresh and healthy seafood recipe is straight from California  

Seared scallops

Paso Robles, California has a vibrant food and wine scene. Learn more about where (and what) to eat in Paso Robles, and check out a few of our Paso Robles wine picks.

Wine-Fed Beef from the Okanagan

Sezmu Meats is set to distribute across Canada

Janice Ravndahl and Darrel Timm run Sezmu Meats in the Okanagan Valley

Red meat and red wine are a natural pairing.

How to Make Preserved Lemons

A Moroccan specialty that is easy to make

Preserved lemons

Preserved lemons are a common ingredient in many Moroccan dishes. While you can buy them ready-made in some Middle Eastern and gourmet shops, here are a couple of recipes for making your own at home.

Coffee Facts and Trivia

Dancing goats, civil wars and bean counters: things you didn't know about coffee

A tray of coffee in Ethiopia

For more information on choosing and preparing coffee, check out our Introduction to Coffee.

Recipe: Petite’s Seared Scallops with Bacon Cream and Salad

A delicious summer salad for the holiday weekend

Scallop salad

This recipes comes from Sheila Murphy, the mother of Elyse Murphy, one of the account executives for Wine Access.