Even up into the 2000s, many folks religiously avoided eggs. They were thought to be chol-esterol ‘bombs’. Each one a potential ticket to a heart attack. But lately, eggs have been ‘rehabilitated’. And they provide some surprising benefits!Read More →
Well… Not so much rage as disappointment. But Tim Horton’s is in hot water again, over its ‘Roll Up The Rim’ contest, which has suffered glitches in the past. This time, Tim’s rolled out erroneous prize notifications again, after a similar gaffe last year.Read More →
An Ottawa landmark celebrated its 64th anniversary this past weekend. And hundreds lined up around the block to ‘help’. The Golden Palace restaurant welcomed well-wishers with an offer the fans couldn’t refuse: Half-price Egg Rolls!Read More →
As we reported a couple of days ago, trendy, food-forward cooks are using lard in their creations again – after decades of abstinence over health concerns. And folks are enthusing over the flavour and texture it imparts to all kinds of foods. But would you use it?Read More →
I swear the FF giants are in cahoots about what they offer, and when. This week, it’s been a tsunami of snacks! But there’s also a new celeb Pizza from The Hut, a new ‘NY’ pie from Domino’s, a new Sub from Firehouse and free fries Fridays from Wendy’s…Read More →
Red Lobster continues to tread water in stormy financial seas. The popular seafood joint reported late last year that it had lost a whopping $22 million on its Endless Shrimp promotion. Now, Red Lobster is reportedly contemplating bankruptcy…Read More →
Too much junk food in your teens may cause memory damage. A study from the University of Southern California (USC) found memory deficits – albeit in ‘teen’ rats – that last into adulthood. And that bodes ill for kids trying to learn…Read More →
Most folks will say lard has had its day. And that day is long past. But serious chefs are dabbling with the idea of a Lard Renaissance. Albeit on a limited basis. Pie crust connois-seurs are particularly interested in a new legitimacy for lard…Read More →