A new survey recently published indicates that the rate of allergies has increased among children in the past five years. This, in spite of recent ground-breaking re-discoveries in the treatment of allergies. The problem is, parents are not taking responsibility and being proactive…Read More →
Well, that’s not exactly right. But a new study shows that multilingual people are more confident and have more authentic accents when speaking languages other than their primary one. The study was mainly subjective, but the researchers who carried it out stand by their findings…Read More →
This is not really a food post, but an observation on changing realities in changing times. During the long periods between doorbell rings last night, wondering where all the kid were, I had the opportunity to reflect on how Hallowe’en – and Hallowe’en treats – have changed since I was a kid…Read More →
Yes, I’m going to reissue my annual plea that everyone who carves a Pumpkin for this ‘holiday’ should follow through and preserve the squash for eating over the next year. With all the starving people around the world looking on at you in disbelief, how can you justify just throwing it away?Read More →
A group of Chinese researchers has come up with a new breed of swine that they say will both increase production of their nation’s favourite meat and make for healthier dining. Their low-fat pig is the product of genetic engineering, but most Chinese diners won’t care. No GMO stigma, there…Read More →
There’s a butter shortage in France and it threatens to change not only the way the French cook, but also the very nature of classic French cuisine. The French – and many of us in other countries – will feel the effects in a number of ways, not the least of which is a kick in the pocket book…Read More →