FDA Announces Updated Food Dye Labelling Regulations
Americans have just been through a series of announcements about bans on artificial food colourings. Now, the Food and Drug Admin-istration (FDA) is announcing ‘a new approach to No Artificial Colours claims’ by manufact-urers on their packaging…Read More →
Top 10 Annoyances That Get Deepest Under A Chef’s Skin…
We’re all aware of the general perception of a ‘top chef’ as someone who lords it over his crew, enforces sometimes-excessive stand-ards, and may explode in rage when irritated. But there are some issues that annoy even the most laid-back kitchen boss…Read More →
Canadiana: The REAL Butter Tart! Accept No Substitutes!
The first homemade sweet treat I was aware of was the Butter Tart. More sugars than but-ter, but buttery-smooth all the same. I was amazed, years later, to discover the BT was virtually unknown in the rest of the world. And I’ve been trying to fix that omission…Read More →
Microplastics In Bottled Water? ‘Just Turn On The Tap’
The plastic your bottled water comes in is certified ‘food-safe’. But new research reveals bottled water is riddled with microplastics. More than in your tap water. Where’s it com-ing from? What’s a conscientious bottled water drinker to do?Read More →
Frank’s Red Hot Sauce: I DON’T ‘Put That **** On Anything’!
I’ve been getting more and more annoyed by those Frank’s Red Hot Sauce ads – the ones that often feature an older lady claiming she ‘puts that **** on everything’. Nobody in their right mind would do that! And if they did, they wouldn’t admit it…Read More →
Lost & Found: Key To Perfect Crispy Roasted Potatoes
Welcome to another thrilling episode of ‘Lost & Found’. Today, we look at a simple, ancient tip that guarantees perfect, crispy, golden roasted potatoes every time. And if you react like I did – you’ll be kicking yourself for having forgotten it!Read More →
Trump Tariffs Cost American Families $1,000 In 2025
A new report reveals American families paid what amounts to a tax increase of at least $1,000 last year because of President Donald Trump’s crushing import tariffs. And the figure will be even higher this year – especially if tariffs increase…Read More →
Japanese Tradition: ‘Mottainai’ – ‘Too Good To Waste’…
If you’ve never heard about this Japanese cultural tradition, you’re not alone. But it’s becoming better known outside the island nation as the world concentrates more on sustainability and avoiding waste. Because a lot of what we toss is just ‘too good to waste’…Read More →