Here’s a great recipe for a classic Italian-style dish that was a staple on restaurant menus back in the 1970s: Pasta Primavera. It’s origins are a little hazy, but it’s a good story – almost as good as the dish itself! And a Primavera supper is a great way to celebrate the coming of summer…Read More →
Lots of new-product announcements from an ensemble cast of major players this week, studded with news that some beloved timeless favourites are returning for new limited-time runs. And – brace yourself – Burger King wants you to banish the COVID-19 lock down blues with a dance!Read More →
Dr. Obvious has come out of COVID-19 self isolation long enough to share a report on a new learned study that makes a connection most of us could – and may already – have made between the lock down and childhood obesity. Is it any surprise to you that self isolation has increased childhood obesity?Read More →
We told you previously in this space about an initiative to help local restaurants weather the COVID-19 storm by making every Wednesday ‘Take-out Day’. Some restos are re-opening for dine-in service, but many others are still offering take-out and delivery only, and #Takeoutday is still a ‘thing’…Read More →
If ever there was a simpler Tex-Mex dish, I’ve never heard if it. And, as I observed in yesterday’s post on Tater Tot mains, I’m surprised at myself for not exploring the entrée potential of this party favourite sooner. So, following are some of the fancier, more-substantial Queso variations I’ve found…Read More →
I saw a ‘recipe’ for spice-dredged, sauced-up tater Tots during my daily rounds of the Food-related media sources this morning which looked really good, and struck me as one of those ‘Where was I when this came along and how did I miss it?’ culinary inspiration triggers…Read More →
Time again for a break from the COVID-19-related news… Today We’ll look at a couple of related studies by different research teams that bode well for future treatment of overweight and obesity. One identifies a new Fat-burning ‘switch’, and the other a new brain signalling system…Read More →
Some restaurants are cautiously re-opening for dine-in service. But diners aren’t exactly flocking back in droves. Social distancing is still a major issue, and vendors are concentrating on pounding out new Salty, Spicy and Sweet products designed for at-home snacking…Read More →