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If you have not yet bought a smoker, it is probably because you have not found a reason to yet. While it is easy to procure a smoker, it can be challenging to figure out what to do with it, once you have it home. There are a lot of meals you can enjoy with it, but...

In a recent study, 84% of Canadians said that what they eat has a direct impact on their health. The study also found that 80% of women and 72% of men try to eat healthily on a regular basis. Simply by foraging, you can find natural wild food, untouched by pesticides...

India spices are globally renowned and, with a growing economy, the subcontinent is exporting more than ever. Over a million tons of spices native to India were exported in 2017-2018. From hot chilli peppers to sweet and spicy ginger, there is an Indian spice to suit...

One of the lаrgеѕt сіtіеѕ іn the wоrld соntаіnѕ аnсіеnt tеmрlеѕ ѕtаndіng side-by-side wіth modern building dеѕіgn. Mеxісо Cіtу оffеrѕ аll that the world's buѕу, densely-populated, сіtіеѕ hаvе fоr visitors: bаzааrѕ, ѕhорріng, museums, restaurants, аnd more. Onе оf the...

3 cups fresh corn kernels 2 cups cherry tomatoes 4 cloves garlic, diced 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion diced 8-ounce jar roasted red bell peppers, drained 4 cups chicken broth 1 teaspoon The Epicentre's Smoked Sweet Paprika 1 teaspoon The Epicentre's Chipotle...

Make the most of the corn season with spiced butter for grilled or oven roasted corn!   This time we used The Epicentre's Harissa, The Epicentre's smoked sweet paprika, chives and grated lime zest Heat a grill to medium-high or oven to 450 degrees. In a small bowl,...

Of course, you've been told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day — but not for all of the tired old reasons your momma gave you. It's because breakfast rocks. Think bacon, eggs, waffles and, our favourite, french toast. Just as it is with other...

This is a pretty amazing homemade granola recipe adapted by a friend of The Epicentre. Thanks to Patricia! The Epicentre's Chai baking spice and coconut oil make an irresistible flavor combination! Ingredients: 3 cups old fashioned rolled oats 1 to 1 and 1/2 cups...

Tomatoes are in season and what better way to celebrate than with bacon. And bread. And throw a little of the green stuff in for good measure. I am going to dare to be bold here and say that yes, you can improve upon perfection. Let’s spice it up a little. Add a...

Peaches are in season and now you want to use this delicious, juicy, fresh fruit in Auntie Adeline’s favourite cobbler recipe. But how to remove that fuzzy skin? You certainly don’t want to mangle that delicate fruit or have it discolour. Well, here’s how to peel and...