Latest official figures show that a record number of Canadians are having trouble putting adequate food on the table. And hand in hand with that comes news that Food Banks are struggling as never before to do their job…Read More →
Amid constantly increasing overall food price inflation and record food bank demand, a few foods were a little less expensive in August. But the big picture still makes an ominous background for the latest round of talks with grocers…Read More →
Following top-level meetings in Ottawa, CEOs of Canada’s largest supermarket chains have promised to ‘work with government’ to find ways to lower food prices. There have been such conferences in the past. Also such promises. So far, nothing’s happened…Read More →
Fall is definitely here. The major Fast Food players are trotting out new menu items and returning favourites in droves! Lots of Pumpkin Spice selections. And don’t forget to pick up some of Krispy Kreme’s famous Apple Fritters while they’re here!Read More →
There are two extremes to the wild harvesting spectrum: Extinction of over-hunted species, and invasive species smothering out native ones. A Vancouver Island man is hoping to strike a happy medium by harvesting rampaging bullfrogs for food…Read More →
Time again to round up some interesting and/or nutty food stories that – alas! – don’t merit an entire post individually. But nevertheless demand to be covered. Submitted for your approval: The latest must-read noteworthy Fringe Stories…Read More →
The news this past week that a Massachusetts teen had died attempting the so-called Hot Chip Challenge has generated a lot of hot debate online and off. Some folks now say that all extreme food challenges should be banned…Read More →
Lots of new fall fare announcements this week, with a tip of the helmet to the NFL from KFC and a Taco Tuesday assist from The Bell. Di Giorno thaws out a Pineapple Pickle pie. And don’t forget to get in line for one of those new Arby’s Wild Game Burgers!Read More →