Dr. Obvious has been hunkering down, social distancing and, well, eating more than he should during the D-variant and Omicron surges. He’s a good man, at heart, but can’t beat his bad habits. Nor can he suppress a primal urge to point out ridiculosity wherever it rears it’s green, furry head…Read More →
A new independent survey in the U.S. found that the price of a cup of coffee – just an ordinary cup of Joe – varies by almost $2.50, with the lowest found on the East Cost and the highest on the west. But this revelation just makes the whole restaurant coffee equation seem even crazier!Read More →
Hah. And you thought that, with Christmas falling on a weekend, we’d forgotten about Fast Food Week. Never! Here she comes, albeit with a slightly attenuated story roster, proving that – like rust – Fast Food never sleeps. Here’s what’s been happening in the grab-and-go universe…Read More →
Canada gets a unique tradition through its British roots: Boxing Day. That’s the day after Christmas, and this being the day after Christmas, I thought a little history might be in order. Researching the occasion, I was surprised to discover that it wasn’t originally a day for bargains and buying!Read More →
It’s a little more than 24 hours until the big event. No, not the tree and the presents. Not the family photos of everyone with their gifts. Not the arrival of your dinner guests. I’m talking about dinner itself. And there is lots you can do now, before the pressure is on, to make tomorrow less hectic!Read More →
A new European study has revealed clear links between eating more plant-based products and fending off cognitive impairment in old age. In fact, the most-highly recommended foods on the study’s list are among the same ones other researchers have identified as beneficial to your metabolism…Read More →