http://www2.macleans.ca Canada's only national weekly current affairs magazine. Thu, 23 May 2013 18:32:46 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/05/02/the-people-and-34-judges-have-spoken-canadas-top-50-restaurants/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/05/02/the-people-and-34-judges-have-spoken-canadas-top-50-restaurants/#comments Thu, 02 May 2013 13:01:47 +0000 Jessica Allen http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=379669 http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/05/02/the-people-and-34-judges-have-spoken-canadas-top-50-restaurants/feed/ 0 Vacay.ca announces their second annual list of the country's best eateries http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/04/30/whos-hungry-for-top-chef-canada/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/04/30/whos-hungry-for-top-chef-canada/#comments Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:16:45 +0000 Jessica Allen http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=357908 http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/04/30/whos-hungry-for-top-chef-canada/feed/ 0 Jessica Allen is, but only if the judges chose the 'fish and fry bread' as the best 'new national dish' in the latest episode http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/04/25/oldest-medieval-cookbook-recently-discovered-in-cambridge-library/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/04/25/oldest-medieval-cookbook-recently-discovered-in-cambridge-library/#comments Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:00:51 +0000 Jessica Allen http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=377171 http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/04/25/oldest-medieval-cookbook-recently-discovered-in-cambridge-library/feed/ 0 Rest assured, the cookbook is in the works http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/04/09/terroir-symposium-food-nostalgia/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/04/09/terroir-symposium-food-nostalgia/#comments Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:03:40 +0000 Jessica Allen http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=369417 http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/04/09/terroir-symposium-food-nostalgia/feed/ 0 Jessica Allen reports from the 7th annual symposium dedicated to the stories and memories surrounding food http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/03/06/the-cookbook-stores-february-bestsellers/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/03/06/the-cookbook-stores-february-bestsellers/#comments Wed, 06 Mar 2013 16:13:15 +0000 Jessica Allen http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=357400 http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/03/06/the-cookbook-stores-february-bestsellers/feed/ 0 What cookbooks were hot in February http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/02/18/in-the-kitchen-with-nigella-lawson/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/02/18/in-the-kitchen-with-nigella-lawson/#comments Mon, 18 Feb 2013 19:25:13 +0000 Jessica Allen http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=351882 http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/02/18/in-the-kitchen-with-nigella-lawson/feed/ 0 'You see the thing is food is not to be left to the experts, because we all eat' http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/02/17/one-more-sleep-until-nigella-lawsons-toronto-visit/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/02/17/one-more-sleep-until-nigella-lawsons-toronto-visit/#comments Sun, 17 Feb 2013 19:07:23 +0000 Jessica Allen http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=351713 http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/02/17/one-more-sleep-until-nigella-lawsons-toronto-visit/feed/ 0 Why Italy? It's the first question Jessica Allen will ask http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/02/11/the-bell-jar-turns-50/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/02/11/the-bell-jar-turns-50/#comments Mon, 11 Feb 2013 18:10:42 +0000 Jessica Allen http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=333888 http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/02/11/the-bell-jar-turns-50/feed/ 0 The 50th anniversary of the book--and Sylvia Plath's death--inspires food for thought http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/01/30/why-a-fake-chef-wants-a-real-chef-to-take-him-out-to-lunch/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/01/30/why-a-fake-chef-wants-a-real-chef-to-take-him-out-to-lunch/#comments Wed, 30 Jan 2013 20:57:33 +0000 Jessica Allen http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=344764 http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/01/30/why-a-fake-chef-wants-a-real-chef-to-take-him-out-to-lunch/feed/ 0 And Grant Soto wants Mark McEwan to foot the bill to boot (but he'll pay for parking) http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/01/22/rose-is-here-to-stay-and-other-international-wine-trends/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/01/22/rose-is-here-to-stay-and-other-international-wine-trends/#comments Tue, 22 Jan 2013 22:51:31 +0000 Jessica Allen http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=340343 http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/01/22/rose-is-here-to-stay-and-other-international-wine-trends/feed/ 0 China rises to top wine consumer after shocking spike in consumption http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/01/22/listen-im-sorry-but-i-went-on-a-cleanse/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/01/22/listen-im-sorry-but-i-went-on-a-cleanse/#comments Tue, 22 Jan 2013 17:28:03 +0000 Jessica Allen http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=337887 http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/01/22/listen-im-sorry-but-i-went-on-a-cleanse/feed/ 0 12 days of a wheat, dairy, sugar and wine-free diet. Sort of. http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/01/07/the-year-of-quinoa/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/01/07/the-year-of-quinoa/#comments Mon, 07 Jan 2013 17:01:02 +0000 Jessica Allen http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=334033 http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/01/07/the-year-of-quinoa/feed/ 0 Just when you thought the super power food was over, the UN's Food and Culture Organization pulls you back in http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/01/01/digging-in-to-2013/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/01/01/digging-in-to-2013/#comments Tue, 01 Jan 2013 13:12:24 +0000 Jessica Allen http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=324459 http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/01/01/digging-in-to-2013/feed/ 0 One of the best things about food? Reading about it. http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/12/27/imagine-its-1992-and-you-get-to-eat-dinner-in-2012/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/12/27/imagine-its-1992-and-you-get-to-eat-dinner-in-2012/#comments Fri, 28 Dec 2012 02:40:43 +0000 Jessica Allen http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=323714 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/12/27/imagine-its-1992-and-you-get-to-eat-dinner-in-2012/feed/ 0 A round-up of today's food trends that, for better or worse, may survive in 2013 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/12/12/the-macleans-recipe-to-riches-dinner-party/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/12/12/the-macleans-recipe-to-riches-dinner-party/#comments Wed, 12 Dec 2012 19:57:23 +0000 Jessica Allen http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=326457 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/12/12/the-macleans-recipe-to-riches-dinner-party/feed/ 0 7 President's Choice prepared dishes, 4 judges, and 1 winner... sort of http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/12/04/the-cookbook-stores-november-bestsellers/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/12/04/the-cookbook-stores-november-bestsellers/#comments Tue, 04 Dec 2012 15:50:10 +0000 Jessica Allen http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=323184 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/12/04/the-cookbook-stores-november-bestsellers/feed/ 0 (Think great gift ideas for your favourite food lovers) http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/12/03/guy-fieri-brings-it-big-time-to-this-years-chefs-challenge/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/12/03/guy-fieri-brings-it-big-time-to-this-years-chefs-challenge/#comments Mon, 03 Dec 2012 16:06:34 +0000 Jessica Allen http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=322657 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/12/03/guy-fieri-brings-it-big-time-to-this-years-chefs-challenge/feed/ 0 A crowd of 400 revelers gathered on Saturday night to watch five Canadian chefs–Lynn... http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/11/29/remind-me-again-how-it-is-that-ontario-produces-such-great-wines/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/11/29/remind-me-again-how-it-is-that-ontario-produces-such-great-wines/#comments Fri, 30 Nov 2012 02:34:49 +0000 Jessica Allen http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=321232 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/11/29/remind-me-again-how-it-is-that-ontario-produces-such-great-wines/feed/ 0 Award-winning wine writer and sommelier Natalie Merchant explains http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/11/06/taste-canada-yes-please/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/11/06/taste-canada-yes-please/#comments Tue, 06 Nov 2012 13:14:07 +0000 Jessica Allen http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=310553 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/11/06/taste-canada-yes-please/feed/ 0 And the 2012 Food Writing Award winners are... http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/11/01/the-cult-of-keller/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/11/01/the-cult-of-keller/#comments Thu, 01 Nov 2012 11:53:14 +0000 Jessica Allen http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=309193 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/11/01/the-cult-of-keller/feed/ 0 500 fans turn out to hear the chef and restaurateur talk about his latest cookbook and dish out advice for chefs http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/10/29/thomas-keller-is-coming-to-toronto/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/10/29/thomas-keller-is-coming-to-toronto/#comments Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:00:18 +0000 Jessica Allen http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=307946 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/10/29/thomas-keller-is-coming-to-toronto/feed/ 0 Thomas Keller, the only American chef to simultaneously win three Michelin stars for two... http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/10/18/in-conversation-with-jamie-oliver-why-britain-really-is-great/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/10/18/in-conversation-with-jamie-oliver-why-britain-really-is-great/#comments Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:40:32 +0000 Jessica Allen http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=304207 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/10/18/in-conversation-with-jamie-oliver-why-britain-really-is-great/feed/ 0 The U.K. chef opens up about his latest cookbook and why he'll never tire of talking about food http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/10/17/on-the-auction-block-a-very-special-bottle-of-glenfiddich-the-reserve-50000/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/10/17/on-the-auction-block-a-very-special-bottle-of-glenfiddich-the-reserve-50000/#comments Wed, 17 Oct 2012 20:23:53 +0000 Jessica Allen http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=302586 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/10/17/on-the-auction-block-a-very-special-bottle-of-glenfiddich-the-reserve-50000/feed/ 0 This special 55-year-old single malt may be one of the rarest, and most expensive, of its kind http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/10/16/the-tucci-cookbook-keeps-it-all-in-the-family/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/10/16/the-tucci-cookbook-keeps-it-all-in-the-family/#comments Tue, 16 Oct 2012 12:28:13 +0000 Jessica Allen http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=301857 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/10/16/the-tucci-cookbook-keeps-it-all-in-the-family/feed/ 0 The Italian-American family, that is http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/10/04/the-inner-sanctum-of-restaurant-life-the-staff-meal/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/10/04/the-inner-sanctum-of-restaurant-life-the-staff-meal/#comments Thu, 04 Oct 2012 19:59:52 +0000 Jessica Allen http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=299616 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/10/04/the-inner-sanctum-of-restaurant-life-the-staff-meal/feed/ 0 A new book offers a glimpse (and recipes!) of 25 food spreads prepared for employees at some of the world's best eateries http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/10/01/the-cookbook-stores-september-top-sellers/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/10/01/the-cookbook-stores-september-top-sellers/#comments Mon, 01 Oct 2012 14:42:16 +0000 Jessica Allen http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=298515 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/10/01/the-cookbook-stores-september-top-sellers/feed/ 0 Quinoa, kale--and Canadians--round out the list of the 10 bestsellers http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/09/05/the-cookbook-store-shares-a-list-of-top-sellers/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/09/05/the-cookbook-store-shares-a-list-of-top-sellers/#comments Wed, 05 Sep 2012 17:45:56 +0000 Jessica Allen http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=288494 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/09/05/the-cookbook-store-shares-a-list-of-top-sellers/feed/ 0 Ten titles for foodies, seasoned to taste http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/30/the-macleans-guide-to-great-canadian-pit-stops/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/30/the-macleans-guide-to-great-canadian-pit-stops/#comments Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:49:41 +0000 Jessica Allen http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=285200 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/30/the-macleans-guide-to-great-canadian-pit-stops/feed/ 0 The best in roadside dining, as chosen by readers of Maclean's http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/10/how-to-judge-a-wild-blueberry-pie-top-chef-style/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/10/how-to-judge-a-wild-blueberry-pie-top-chef-style/#comments Fri, 10 Aug 2012 21:31:39 +0000 Jessica Allen http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=282989 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/10/how-to-judge-a-wild-blueberry-pie-top-chef-style/feed/ 0 With bonus video of a vibrant moment in blueberry pie eating history. Spoiler alert: Scene may include projectile vomit http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/30/tweet-em-and-eat/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/30/tweet-em-and-eat/#comments Tue, 31 Jul 2012 01:33:34 +0000 Jessica Allen http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=277580 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/30/tweet-em-and-eat/feed/ 0 (Still) in search of the Great Canadian Pit Stop. Tips, please .... http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/27/evil-twin-bellwoods-daniel-burns-summertime-magic/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/27/evil-twin-bellwoods-daniel-burns-summertime-magic/#comments Fri, 27 Jul 2012 23:16:59 +0000 Jessica Allen http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=276819 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/27/evil-twin-bellwoods-daniel-burns-summertime-magic/feed/ 0 Beer aficionados cooled off on Monday night–one of  hottest days of the year so... http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/25/what-a-great-start-to-great-canadian-pit-stops/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/25/what-a-great-start-to-great-canadian-pit-stops/#comments Wed, 25 Jul 2012 15:54:31 +0000 Jessica Allen http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=276765 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/25/what-a-great-start-to-great-canadian-pit-stops/feed/ 0 We asked for your favourite roadside food stands. Are we there yet? No, but so far, so yummy ... http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/24/in-search-of-the-great-canadian-pitstop/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/24/in-search-of-the-great-canadian-pitstop/#comments Tue, 24 Jul 2012 11:09:56 +0000 Jessica Allen http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=271930 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/24/in-search-of-the-great-canadian-pitstop/feed/ 0 Maclean's is on the hunt for Canada's best roadside food stands, so it's time to dish. Pull over and send us your nominations http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/19/gwyneth-paltrow-to-star-in-blood-bones-and-butter/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/19/gwyneth-paltrow-to-star-in-blood-bones-and-butter/#comments Thu, 19 Jul 2012 16:47:44 +0000 Jessica Allen http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=275694 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/19/gwyneth-paltrow-to-star-in-blood-bones-and-butter/feed/ 0 The Hollywood Reporter announced that the Oscar award-winning actress is in negotiations to star... http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/17/anthony-bourdain-has-a-beef-with-a-guy-who-said-he-had-a-beef-about-beef/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/17/anthony-bourdain-has-a-beef-with-a-guy-who-said-he-had-a-beef-about-beef/#comments Tue, 17 Jul 2012 21:36:42 +0000 Jessica Allen http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=275043 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/17/anthony-bourdain-has-a-beef-with-a-guy-who-said-he-had-a-beef-about-beef/feed/ 0 And the two men hash out their beef over beef over Twitter http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/11/you-say-ice-cream-or-gelato-i-say-granita/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/11/you-say-ice-cream-or-gelato-i-say-granita/#comments Wed, 11 Jul 2012 22:12:19 +0000 Jessica Allen http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=273725 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/11/you-say-ice-cream-or-gelato-i-say-granita/feed/ 0 Did you hear that a museum is opening up in September outside of Bologna... http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/06/29/weekend-wish-list-all-the-things-that-i-want-to-read-buy-eat-drink-make-watch-and-laugh-at-if-theres-time/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/06/29/weekend-wish-list-all-the-things-that-i-want-to-read-buy-eat-drink-make-watch-and-laugh-at-if-theres-time/#comments Fri, 29 Jun 2012 21:30:26 +0000 Jessica Allen http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=270034 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/06/29/weekend-wish-list-all-the-things-that-i-want-to-read-buy-eat-drink-make-watch-and-laugh-at-if-theres-time/feed/ 0 All the things that I want to read, buy, eat, drink, make, watch and laugh at, if there's time. http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/06/26/menu-confidential-a-new-book-dishes-on-canadas-most-popular-foods/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/06/26/menu-confidential-a-new-book-dishes-on-canadas-most-popular-foods/#comments Tue, 26 Jun 2012 17:09:05 +0000 Jessica Allen http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=270668 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/06/26/menu-confidential-a-new-book-dishes-on-canadas-most-popular-foods/feed/ 0 You''ll be both pleasantly surprised and heart-broken over the nutritional breakdowns of some of your favourite fast foods http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/06/22/the-stops-summer-solstice-night-market/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/06/22/the-stops-summer-solstice-night-market/#comments Fri, 22 Jun 2012 16:09:34 +0000 Jessica Allen http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=269437 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/06/22/the-stops-summer-solstice-night-market/feed/ 0 The community food centre transformed a Toronto parking lot into a feast for the senses--and taste buds. http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/06/11/calvin-trillin-and-adam-gopnik-on-canadian-comestibles/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/06/11/calvin-trillin-and-adam-gopnik-on-canadian-comestibles/#comments Mon, 11 Jun 2012 22:16:50 +0000 Jessica Allen http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=265833 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/06/11/calvin-trillin-and-adam-gopnik-on-canadian-comestibles/feed/ 0 The two writers talked bagels, smoked meat and ice wine while delighting a crowd of food lovers http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/06/07/eating-moose-poo-could-happen-to-anyone/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/06/07/eating-moose-poo-could-happen-to-anyone/#comments Thu, 07 Jun 2012 16:07:13 +0000 Jessica Allen http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=264827 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/06/07/eating-moose-poo-could-happen-to-anyone/feed/ 0 Did you hear about those Grade 8 kids in Manitoba who got tricked into... http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/06/01/12-food-confessions-im-not-proud-of-for-the-most-part/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/06/01/12-food-confessions-im-not-proud-of-for-the-most-part/#comments Fri, 01 Jun 2012 22:31:07 +0000 Jessica Allen http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=262388 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/06/01/12-food-confessions-im-not-proud-of-for-the-most-part/feed/ 0 1. I’m not crazy about sous vide anything. 2. I’d choose really good butter... http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/05/18/10-tips-for-guests-staying-at-somebody-elses-cottage/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/05/18/10-tips-for-guests-staying-at-somebody-elses-cottage/#comments Fri, 18 May 2012 18:13:48 +0000 Jessica Allen http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=259377 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/05/18/10-tips-for-guests-staying-at-somebody-elses-cottage/feed/ 0 You want to get invited back, right? http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/04/30/the-worlds-50-best-restaurants/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/04/30/the-worlds-50-best-restaurants/#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:42:04 +0000 Jessica Allen http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=255976 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/04/30/the-worlds-50-best-restaurants/feed/ 0 And once again, Canada doesn't make the cut http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/04/26/a-trip-to-the-country-with-terroir/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/04/26/a-trip-to-the-country-with-terroir/#comments Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:17:08 +0000 Jessica Allen http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=254493 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/04/26/a-trip-to-the-country-with-terroir/feed/ 0 The new culinary radicals in this country are on the right track