Tanzania is a large, tropical country in the Central East Africa, bordered by Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique. And, of course, a long stretch of Indian Ocean Coast. It’s cuisine not only celebrates the best of African cooking, it also adds some unique and surprising treats!Read More →
Time again for another roundup of new findings from the obesity research labs of the world. And it appears that some really new and innovative ideas have popped during the past 6 months or so. Maybe, in combination with other recent discoveries, these ideas will lead to a cure…Read More →
I just love those old-timey tabloid headlines! Anyway… A research team in the U.S. has figured out a way to create pasta (all shapes and sizes) like IKEA furniture, to save on packaging and shipping costs. It’s really fascinating, and I’d buy ‘flat-pack pasta’ at least once just to watch it cook into shape!Read More →
It’s Mother’s Day! The one day each year we sit Mom down in the easy chair with a big glass of her favourite tipple while we make supper, for a change. Or, maybe, The Colonel does. Mother’s Day is a big deal across the western world, especially if you muse on the fact that it started out as a religious observance…Read More →
With the institution of new lock-downs against the new COVID-19 variants, and relatively few of us vaccinated against the original virus as yet, it’s back to snack-bunkering in front of the TV for many of us. The snack makers know it, and they’re pumping out the sugar, salt and fat!Read More →
Well, you knew the Queen was picky about the way her food is prepared and served. And you knew that she has definite culinary likes and dislikes. So I guess it makes sense that Her Majesty would also have some pretty rigid habits surrounding her enjoyment of alcohol…Read More →
Okay. Here’s a one regard in which Canadian food safety regulations beat their U.S. counterparts all-hollow. While Canadian Best Before / Expiry date labels are clear and unmistakable in their meaning, it seems that U.S. safety dating has left a majority of consumers confused…Read More →
Canadian shoppers who prefer plant-based foods can now identify legit plant-based products by the PBFC ‘certified’ seal on the packaging. The program, which was developed in the U.S., is being extended to Canada, as manufacturers meet qualifications for membership in the industry association.Read More →