Summertime and the living is… Crazy! – at least for the Competitive Eating community. And the Fourth of July is the unofficial focus of championship activities in this (dubiously dubbed) ‘sport’. We’ve got a roundup of what’s been going on, gluttony-wise, and a report on ‘the jewel in the crown’…Read More →
Here we go… It’s been a busy week among Fast Food purveyors, many of whom are racing to unveil special summer treats! And there are a number of BBQ-oriented sandwiches coming as well. But the star of the show just might be Hostess’s new Peanut Butter and Chocolate Twinkie…Read More →
Happy Canada Day! It’s not only Canada’s annual birthday, this is the 150th and Canadians all over the world are letting the locals in their locales know it. Here at home, I’m getting ready to feed a crowd, tending a pile of meat on the smoker for 10-12 hours and making signature summer salads…Read More →
I keep seeing recipes that specify frying the food. But I’ve modified many such recipes to make them leaner and less fatty and altogether tastier. How did I do it? I just made some subtle changes in the preparation and exchanged the deep-fryer/skillet for a sheet pan and a wire rack…Read More →
Here it is, Saturday, again, and we have another week’s worth of Fast Food sector announcements, launches and silliness… Notable among them, A new ‘Toasty’ from McDonald’s, a brace of new Frappuccinos from Starbucks and another Breakfast Cereal partnership for Burger King…Read More →
We recently shared out favourite Quick Pizza Crust recipe in this space and, now, it’s time to follow up with our Quick Pizza Sauce. This stuff has many uses if you like to cook Italian and the basic recipe is intended to make just enough sauce for one meal. But you can multiply it up as big as you want!Read More →
Remember when we related the frustration and anger that Canadian Tim Horton’s franchisees are experiencing over big changes at the head office? And that they were forming an association and had retained legal counsel to press their cause? Now, they’ve launched a class action suit…Read More →
I’ve spent a lot of time and words in this space talking about Pizza. But I haven’t offered a recipe for Pizza Crust. Classic Pizza Crusts are made in a number of different ways, some left to rest overnight. But my go-to Crust for an any-day Pizza is quick, easy and works great with any toppings!Read More →