This dish first came to my attention on the menu of a Mom and Pop Greek resto in London, Ontario. And I hadn’t even thought about it again until now. It may not be well known outside Greek cultural circles… But Pastitsio DOES deserve a wider audience!Read More →
It all started with a boring, egg-head study about helping diabetics get more fibre. And it ended up as a breakthrough for us all. Scient-ists have discovered there’s a ‘right’ time of day to consume our recommended dose of fibre to get the most from it…Read More →
A Canadian company set up what was to be the biggest Cricket Farm in the world, in the 20-teens. But the insects-forward food pro-duction scheme succumbed before it really got going – due to nagging automation and technology issues… And the ‘YUK’ factor…Read More →
My first ‘serious’ boyfriend was a US import, most of whose family hailed from south-central Ohio. He begged his Mom to make ‘Johnny Macaritti’ the first time I came over for dinner. She apologized, saying JM was ‘just a casserole everybody makes’…Read More →
A new survey reveals that one of every two Americans is struggling to afford enough food for their family. And the situation is getting worse. Over half say they’re paying more for food now than they were last year… Four out of five are shopping differently…Read More →
The celebrities are in a sharing mood this week, passing on to us their gems of culinary largesse. First, we broadcast Emeril Lagasse’s personal Cajun Spice Blend recipe. Today, we spill the beans on the ‘obscure’ spices Chef José Andrés always has on hand…Read More →
A chance encounter with an Asian potato recipe triggered the notion to embark upon a series of sorts, spotlighting classic internat-ional dishes that could well have been the inspiration for recipes we cherish today. Behold Aloo Chaat: ‘Indian Hashbrowns’!Read More →
Gatorade was the brain child of University scientists who wanted to create the perfect re-hydrating drink for their school’s football team. But it’s been copied and challenged by dozens of other brands over the years. And now, the Gator says it’s time for a revamp!Read More →