Anne Desjardins

I don’t know about you, but when I read the most recent statistics that one American out of four starts…

Don't worry: I don't intend to take you back to those horrific high school days, when you woke up so…

Next to fresh eggs, fresh mushrooms might well be the most fragile cargo you can bring along on a…

Honey is probably the most ancient and purest form of sugar ever produced by nature. It's certainly the…

No question that canned tuna is a favorite staple and a perfect option for a picnic, quick lunch or…

Every so often, I like to go through the Paddling.net archives to check out the articles I've…

It’s springtime, and gardeners have either already begun or are anxiously waiting to plant their herb…

Who says that cooking with herbs should be reserved only for home cooks and that campers shouldn't take…

Last August I offered a few tips on how to cook with fresh herbs while being away on a…

Exploring the aisles of the local supermarket, I am always astonished to see the variety of canned and…

Okay, I confess that I'm one of those Northern people who can only dream of packing up a snack or two…

The other day I was practicing one of my favorite pastimes: patrolling the aisles of my supermarket in…

Nothing is more appealing than a day spent on the water, either in a canoe or a kayak. And along with…

With the possible exception of ice cream and popsicles, nothing says summer more than sausages roasting…

It's November, and time for Clementine oranges to finally show off at our markets. I'm so fond of them…

Mention ginger and most people immediately think Asian cooking. It's true that a little ginger added to…

In my constant search for healthy, wholesome camp meals, I am always on the lookout for new foods that…

Can you name just one relative who isn't fond of pasta? Difficult, isn't it? So why, you may ask,…

After 6 years of contributing to Paddling.net as a food columnist I think it is about time I tell you…

Sweet bars are part of my best childhood memories. They bring me back to a happy time when mom would…

Because it is so juicy, zesty, colorful and loaded with good stuff, kiwifruit is one of nature’s best…

The beginning of a new decade sounds like a good time to reflect about our little planet... While we…

I still remember being the first out of bed as a child on Christmas morning and running to the fireplace…

In our culture, apples are considered the quintessential autumn fruit. So much so that we tend to forget…