Why Has Fast Food Become So Much More Expensive?
Someone other than me finally noticed that Fast Food menu prices have risen much faster, and higher, than those at many sit-down restaurants. I wanted to unpack The Postmedia correspondent Tristin Hopper‘s rationale for why this has happened… https://ca.yahoo.com/news/fast-food-got-eye-wateringly-130005899.htmlRead More →
Sunday Musings: Gene-Edited Food In The Spotlight
Gene-edited food was in the spotlight twice this past week. Proving the trend is here to stay, in spite of what some critics and popular ‘Frankenfood’ alarmists claim. CRISPR gene-editing technology is saving the Banana and making Peanuts safer…Read More →
Fast Food Week: Quick Service Restaurant & Sncks News!
The big players are gearing up for the Holi-days with high-profile Festive Feast alterna-tives: Domino’s and Little Caesar’s have some attractive Pizza deals. Dorito’s has Flamin’ Hot Chicken Bites and Tenders. And A&W brings back its Pumpkin Pie Spice Shake!Read More →
A New Hope? Canada’s 2027 Budget Promises
The Canadian Government revealed its 2027 Budget yesterday. It contains provisions designed to help Canadians deal with inflat-ion, sky-high energy costs, and stratospheric food prices. And it puts some much-needed cash in our pockets…Read More →
Gene-Edited Peanut Not The Answer To Allergies?
Desensitization therapy for peanut allergies has received wide approval from physicians, regulators and support groups. Now, there’s a new approach using gene-editied peanuts without the harmful proteins that can cause deadly reactions…Read More →
Asia’s Forgotten Starch Course: The Case For Congee…
When I think of Asian food classics, I don’t think of porridge. Maybe lentil stew. Which is as close as most of us would get. But the rice pudding known as Congee has literally underlain a massive array of stir fries and other preparations across Southeast Asia…Read More →
Sheet Pan Savouries: Mini Thanksgiving Dinner
Today’s featured recipe demonstrates the extremes to which sheet pan cookery can go… It’s an entire Thanksgiving meal on a sheet pan, with all the goodies and goodness you expect from a Festive Feast! And it’s the perfect solution for small families…Read More →
Non-Browning Banana Headed To North America?
Coffee, chocolate, tea and banana lovers have been waiting anxiously for years now, to hear that the tropical diseases which threaten their favourite treats have been vanquished by science. Now, there’s a promising new variety of super-banana…Read More →