Looking for some savoury bites to serve when you’re entertaining? We have recipes for three simple snacks that can be made at the cottage or the campground: chip charcuterie, pickled beets and eggs, and bar-style pizza. Read more.

If you’ve been to a few food festivals, you’ll know that they are not created equal. Brewery & the Beast has found a winning festival formula: meticulous planning, lots of onsite support and white-glove treatment for the chefs. The tickets are priced at $149.99 plus tax and include unlimited food and drinks. A chef involved in the festival says the event makes a wide range of high-end food accessible to attendees. Read more.

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