For an Anna & Kristina's Grocery Bag episode on the Engine 2 Diet cookbook, celebrity trainer and nutritionist Harley Pasternak was our guest. He shared with us his recipe for a great smoothie that includes the powerhouse nutrition of kale. — Read More —

If you act fast, fire extinguishers give you a chance to put out a fire while it's still small. We talk to the experts to find out what works best for typical household use. — Read More —

A somewhat controversial meat, you're either a veal lover, or you're not. We feel it's important to get to know your butcher and know where your meat comes from. Veal raised humanely is a delicacy to be enjoyed. — Read More —

Quick, handy, and powerful, an immersion blender is a popular tool in many kitchens for its time savings, ease-of-use, and quick clean-up. Great for everything from smoothies to soups, immersion blenders aren't all created equal. We put a selection of popular brands to the test to see which one stirs up the best. — Read More —

From one of the best chefs in Canada, this recipe is a treat to prepare and eat. David Hawksworth was our guest for a cookbook challenge all about feeding a large group (75+) of staff & food experts, called The Family Meal. — Read More —

For an Anna & Kristina's Grocery Bag cookbook review of Artisanal Gluten-Free Cooking, we invited Ray Porcellato, owner/chef of Cloud 9 Bakery to judge our menu. And he shared this yummy gluten-free dessert recipe with us too! — Read More —

For those who love the perfect waffle, the right tool is a must-have requirement. Temperature, cooking consistency, and speed are key. We put a few waffle makers to the test in the A&K Test Lab to see which produced the best results. Pass the maple syrup! — Read More —

There's nothing like a tall glass of refreshing iced tea on a hot summer's day. If you don't have time to make your own, you can purchase the convenience of a pre-made iced tea mix. We put some popular brands up to an A&K taste test. — Read More —

For a cookbook on southern home cooking, Park Heffelfinger, an expert on southern cooking himself, was our guest. Co-owner of the Memphis Blues restaurants, Park was so kind as to share one of his signature side dishes. — Read More —

On our amazing trip to Morocco for an episode of Anna & Kristina's Grocery Bag, we had the fabulous pleasure of meeting (and cooking for) one of Morocco's most famous celebrity chefs, Choumicha. She shared with us her delicious recipe for these chocolate treats! — Read More —