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New York Fries: An All-Canadian Success Story!

2026-08-21
By: Maggie
On: August 21, 2026
In: Chef Secrets, Comfort Food, Food News

If you’re in the US and you’ve never heard of take-out joint New York Fries… I’m not sur-prised. That’s because it’s an All-Canadian chain that glorifies the potato stick from the viewpoint that all loaded fries are descend-ants of All-Canadian Poutine!Read More →

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Chef Secrets: Make A Perfect ‘Rotisserie Chicken’ At Home

2026-08-21
By: Maggie
On: August 21, 2026
In: Comfort Food, Food Tips

Rotisserie Chicken has enjoyed a popularity boost – since folks realized it could be plow-shared into many other dishes, adding flav-our, texture and ‘roasted’ character at the drop of a hat. Now, you can make your own at home!Read More →

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Weekday Change-Up: Sweet & Sour Pennsylvania BBQ

2026-08-21
By: Maggie
On: August 21, 2026
In: Comfort Food, Food Tips

I hadn’t heard that Pennsylvania has a recog-nized, distinctive BBQ tradition until I read the source post for today’s recipe. Rather than a dish that’s seared on the grill, the North-eastern favourite is more like Sloppy Joes, or Chili-Dog topping…Read More →

Michelin-Starred Chef Charged For Serving Ants

2026-08-20
By: Maggie
On: August 20, 2026
In: Comfort Food, Food News, Foodie Life Lessons

This one could be filed under the heading ‘Food-Too-Far-Forward’. Celebrity Chef Joseph Lidgerwood – a former contestant on the Netflix cooking show Culinary Class Wars – may have to have to spend a year in a South Korean prison. He served resto patrons ants…Read More →

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Chicken ‘Fingers’ And ‘Strips’ Are NOT The Same Thing!

2026-08-20
By: Maggie
On: August 20, 2026
In: Comfort Food, Food Tips

I’ll bet you are among the masses who think Chicken Tenders and Chicken Fingers are the same thing. But chicken insiders insist Tend-ers and Fingers are very different ‘cuts’ of the bird. And after hearing the explanation, I’ve had to reconsider my former ‘beliefs’…Read More →

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Weekday Change-Up: Cuban-Style Piccadillo

2026-08-20
By: Maggie
On: August 20, 2026
In: Comfort Food, Food Tips

Most folks think of the Cubano Sandwich when they think ‘Cuban Food’. Even though it was invented in Miami! But today’s recipe – classic Picadillo – is a true Cuban original. And it’s quick, easy and inexpensive to make. Perfect for a fast weeknight supper…Read More →

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Behind The Scenes: Tyson To Close More Packing Plants

2026-08-19
By: Maggie
On: August 19, 2026
In: Food News, Food Tips

You don’t hear much about the business side of the Food Business, per se. But occasionally a big story comes along, which portends big consequences for the consumers. So it is with today’s news that Tyson is closing packing plants due to cattle shortages…Read More →

See Your Way Clear: Eat Better For Your Eyes

2026-08-19
By: Maggie
On: August 19, 2026
In: Comfort Food, Food Tips

I remember, when I was just a pre-schooler, my Grandma telling me she always served carrots for supper, “because they’re good for your eyes.” The myth that they help your night vision persists. But carrots and other veggies do contain eye-building compounds…Read More →

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