Taste Archives - Modern Explorer

Survival In The Wild: These Edible Plants May Save Your Life

Edible wild plants that all hikers or outdoor adventurers should know about before heading into the wilderness Nothing beats fresh food, especially when it's free. You would likely be surprised at the abundanc...

Exploring The Wild West In San Diego County

From history, to horses, to hunger hot-spots, we list the top five Faze favourites from San Diego’s East County. The sunny state of California lures many tourists out to enjoy its various attractions. But whil...

Beyond The Beach: Discover The Other Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale has more to offer than warm weather and beautiful beaches! My wife and I traveled there for a week long vacation and had a wonderful time visiting a variety of restaurants, shops, museums, and f...

Going Dutch: How To Enjoy Amsterdam Like A Local

Once the wealthiest city in the world, Amsterdam can still boast of its rich culture, huge concerts, tall people, and many canals. If you're looking for an authentic Dutch experience, here are a few things to d...

5 Tips For Hosting A Summer Barbecue

The weather is great, and everyone is feeling relaxed - it is the perfect time to get everyone together and enjoy a balmy evening eating, drinking and relaxing. However, once you start thinking about how to ...

The Brewers Plate Celebrates Fine Food And Craft Beer With A Twist Of Rock

It’s time to #RockThePlate! The 10th edition of the Brewers Plate will be rocking on Thursday, May 4th in the Corus Quay building overlooking the Toronto harbour. A celebration of locally brewed craft beer a...

5 Tips From Colin Cowie For Planning The Perfect Holiday Party

As the holidays inch closer you can’t help but look forward to the freedom of enjoying a break from work, not to mention lots of decadent food, special cocktails and eggnog (not really). It’s time for the ...

Tips That Will Keep You Eating Healthy Throughout The Holidays

’Tis the season of TONS OF FOOD. As important as it is to try a slice of your grandma’s homemade pecan pie, it is just as important to remind yourself to continue to stay mindful of what you are feeding your bo...

Take A Quick Trip To Ottawa, A Capital City That Has It All

Whether you want to look into the past, explore the present or discover what the future might hold, Ottawa is a city that has it all. PAST: parliament It’s hard to plan for the future unless you first und...

Healthy Takeout Choices When There’s No Time To Cook

It’s that awful internal battle we face every time we’ve had a busy day at work and we can’t face making dinner from scratch – do you order takeout or do you pick the healthy option and cook? Wouldn’t it be ama...