“Chicken Thighs Cost HOW Much?”And I thought There Was Hope…
We’ve all experienced the disappointment when something small, lovely and off-the-radar has been ruined by fame. A local diner. A favourite product. But never has there been a more perfect illustration of the phenomenon than the rise – and fall – of the chicken wing…Read More →
Protein Mania: Signs You’re Getting TOO MUCH Protein…
There’s been far too little coverage in the mainstream media about the bogus precept behind the current craze for added protein. Doctors say we already get enough protein in our everyday diets. But food processors are making hay over adding it to almost everything…Read More →
Forgotten 50s Casseroles: Classic Cottage Pie
Cottage Pie is just that. A casserole that originated in farm workers’ cottages, using what they had on hand. It’s a close English cousin to Scottish Shepherd’s Pie. And it’s due a revival today, when folks more and more folks are struggling to feed their families…Read More →
Trump’s Latest Tariffs Will Hurt Americans More
We’ve mentioned this issue previously, but it bears spotlighting again. US President Donald Trump’s import tariffs are hurting Americans more than they are folks in exporting count-ries. That’s because US consumers are paying for the tariffs at the checkout…Read More →
Could Morning Coffee Grounds Be The Fuel Of The Future?
Sounds crazy… But it could come to pass! Think of all the coffee grounds average folks, coffee shops and restaurants throw out every day! What if we could repurpose our coffee grounds – in a way what would benefit both the economy and the climate?Read More →
Forgotten 50s Casseroles: Chicken Pot Pie
How many times have you heard someone sigh and say, “Back in The Day, life as so much simpler…”? That’s true. And it’s especially true of food and recipes. So today we’re kicking off a week-long series of recipes from the 1950s that deserve a 2020s comeback!Read More →
Sunday Musings: Loblaw’s Feasts While People Starve
In the same week… Public Health officials responsible for millions of Canadians warned that malnut-rition has become alarmingly common. And Canada’s largest grocery retailer – posted another quarter of double-digit profits. Is it time to force food prices down?Read More →
Fast Food Week: Quick Service Restaurant & Snacks News!
How do they do it? Get so totally coordinated in their marketing plans that every major player is announcing similar value menu updates, returning faves and new products? I guess we could just blame it on climate change…Read More →