Gourmet Finds

Your Guide to fine artisanal products. Our editors bring you the finest products from condiments, sauces, jams, and fine chocolates to add to your pantry.

Two Shops Not to Miss in Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor is a pedestrian’s dream with quaint shops lining historic streets. Choose to explore any of its gems and you’re sure to find something…
Le Quartier Baking Company in Lincoln Nebraska

Le Quartier Baking Company in Lincoln Nebraska. Owners and brothers Seth Quiring and head baker John Quiring excel at this Montreal style-artisan bakery with several…
Beansmith Coffee Roasters Nebraska

Beansmith Coffee Roasters opened in 2010, this specialty coffee roaster sells single-origin coffees, espressos, and blends as well as coffee-making supplies.
Modern Farmer Kieron Hales of Zingerman’s Cornman Farms in Dexter Michigan

The Modern Farmer Kieron Hales, managing partner of Zingerman’s Cornman Farms in Dexter talks to CSL about the genesis of the farm.
Sustainable Canadian Caviar 3 Ways

Recipe ideas for sustainable Canadian caviar, Northern Divine Caviar. Indulge with these easy to prepare dishes.
Gems | Sweet Lollapalooza

[metaslider id=2751] Photo’s courtesy Sweet Lollapalooza Life is more than a box of chocolates for Alberta chocolatier Brett Roy of Sweet Lollapalooza,…
Gems | The Italian Store Scarpone’s

I enjoyed a marvellous day at Scarpone’s. Beginning in the deli section where unfilled cannoli were piled high in the display case, I made my…
Ingredient | International Herbs

For many recipes, we use International Herbs, available at most grocery stores in Western Canada. The company is a Canadian based company from British Columbia.…
Gems | Les Touilleurs

François Longpré and Sylvain Cote have created a mouth-watering mecca for cooking enthusiasts in Laurieur Ouest in Montreal. From kitchen tools (even those devoted exclusively…
Taste Test | Vanilla

With one hundred and fifty varieties, and two hundred and fifty organic compounds comprising its unique flavour profiles, vanilla is the number one recognized flavour.…