Loblaw’s – the alpha dog of the supermarket pack – has signed the new Grocer’s Code of Conduct. That’s not likely to help desperate consumers. But a parliamentary committee has called on the Trudeau Government to act decisively…Read More →
“Who doesn’t like Hot Dogs?” The question might seem moot. But the ARE folks who dread the arrival of Hot Dog Season. For them, it’s a social and culinary conundrum. How do you politely decline the offer of America’s Favourite Food?Read More →
We recently reported that the promised US Army harbour receiving aid supplies off the shore of Gaza was operational. But now we hear the floating pier has been damaged by rough seas, and is closed for repairs. While millions of Gazans are still starving…Read More →
I’m tired of all the online posts that claim to reveal the secret of how to live to 100. I’m not even sure I want to. I probably can’t afford it, anyway. But after absorbing the ‘wisdom’ of many such posts, I have come up with my own theory…Read More →
There may be no other dessert that’s more beloved by Italians than Cannoli. As one na-tive food blogger puts it, “Cannoli isn’t just a dessert for guests to enjoy; it’s an homage to the history of Palermo.” And it’s changed as it travelled…Read More →
Cracker Barrel wayside restaurants are fixtures along Eastern America’s Interstates. Some folks consider them a necessary indulgence when travelling. But the chain’s new CEO says sales have flatlined. And Cracker Barrel needs a major update…Read More →
This is not technically a food post. But it does talk about a specific kind of eating. One that was not only popular among, but crucial to Christians in Medieval times. Have you ever heard of the arcane, demonic custom of Sin Eating?Read More →
Folks have many questions about the classic soda we call Root Beer. It goes back, histor-ically, as far as Sarsaparilla. And Both pre-date the invention of Coca Cola. But it’s managed to maintain a certain mystique cola never enjoyed…Read More →