ELLE Gourmet

ELLE Gourmet understands that food is about nourishing the mind as much as it is the body. From simple and delicious dishes to developing new culinary skills to discovering new chefs, our mission is to inspire and motivate our readers to explore the world of food and its many layers

ELLE Gourmet

All Fired Up

Erin’s Pick Croissant Eton Mess With Summer Berries

THE GOOD LIFE • TRENDS, IDEAS, NEW PRODUCTS & KITCHEN TIPS

Chop-Chop • Finding the right chef’s knife can make all the difference.

Buzz Buzz • These made-in-Canada hot honeys are highlighting local flavours with a bit of heat.

Bee Whisperer • Meet the Calgarian who’s working magic with honey and fostering community across the country, one hive at a time.

From the Garden • Chefs from across Canada share their favourite locally grown spring and summer produce and how they use it.

KEEP IT Simple • ALL FLAVOUR, NO SWEAT

ELLE Gourmet DRINKS • TRENDS, IDEAS, NEW PRODUCTS & GAME-CHANGING TIPS

French Connection • On a quest for the perfect French 75, writer JAMES CHATTO discovers the storied origin of the effervescent cocktail.

Patterns of Change • In France, winemakers find themselves weighing climate challenges against organic principles.

One of a Kind • Seeking perfection, one glass at a time.

SUNNY DAYS • These dreamy non-alcoholic cocktails are designed to set the mood.

FOOD ET AL.

TOSS UP • SUMMER-FRESH INGREDIENTS GET REIMAGINED .... IN VIBRANT, CRAVEABLE SALADS.

The Art of the Picnic • Picture yourself in Paris’ Jardin du Luxembourg on a summer day. You’re using a garden bench as an impromptu picnic table, a large linen napkin spread on the seat. You’re creating a still life with local ingredients and a tumble of fresh fruit. And forget about paper plates and plastic spoons—think artisanal pottery, wooden cutting boards and reusable produce bags. A French picnic is all about the experience.

New Classics • These summertime showstoppers have French-inspired twists and are set to become instant favourites.

OUT TO BRUNCH • Simple yet flavour-packed recipes that are ready your weekend for brunch table–and beyond.

Bonne Journée • The idyllic Quebec countryside makes for a dreamy getaway that shouldn’t be overlooked by foodies.

City Lights • After exploring Quebec’s countryside, stop off in the province’s historic capital city to enjoy its cobblestoned streets, intimate boutique hotels and magical culinary scene.

Epicurean Peru • Exploring culinary delights from Lima to Machu Picchu.

Home Sweet Home • It’s easy to take what you’re familiar with for granted. Here, a traveller shares their first-hand account of Toronto—a city that is, they discovered, nuanced, dynamic and more than worth exploring.

KITCHENS • TRENDS, IDEAS, NEW PRODUCTS & KITCHEN TIPS

Old-School Lessons • A snug soft-blue kitchen that channels the past is the epitome of style and function.

Spring/Summer 2025

Pass the Torch • In her cookbook, The New French Kitchen, Géraldine Leverd unlocks the secrets to the perfect crème brûlée.