Since the COVID-19 pandemic settled in, folks have been worried about food shortages. But the panic buying that took place during the initial few weeks of the crisis is more or less over now, and what we’re facing is mainly a lack of variety. It’s a small price to pay for food security…Read More →
Time for another break from COVID-19 oriented news. Although, today’s post does have a tenuous, 6-degrees-of-separation sort of link to the pandemic. We have the latest on weight loss and maintenance studies, since the experts have warned that the stay-home lifestyle may lead to weight gain…Read More →
What a great idea! Amid the stay-home drudgery of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are graced with a blessing: It’s National Grilled Cheese Day. We can get the whole family involved in the celebration and get creative while varying our lock down diet while de-stressing with a classic comfort food…Read More →
It appears that the COVID-19 pandemic will be disrupting our lives at least into the summer. The good news is, many Quick Service Restos (QSRs) are managing to stay open on a take-out/delivery basis, and many of those are offering great deals to keep you coming back…Read More →
A new study published in Obesity, the journal of the Obesity Society suggests that the COVID-19 stay home regimen designed to slow the spread of the disease could lead to a worsening of the Childhood Obesity epidemic in the U.S. But you can do some simple things to offset the risk…Read More →
Next week sees the inauguration of a new Canadian ‘tradition’: National Take-Out Day. The idea is that every Wednesday we should all make an extra effort to order take-out from endangered local restaurants, to help them financially weather the industry-wracking COVID-19 crisis…Read More →
Yesterday, I shared what may be the simplest ever Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe. Today, I’m pulling some of my favourite family cookie recipes out of the pile to demonstrate just how versatile and varied the Fruits of the Cookie Method can be. Whether simple or fancy, they’re all delightful…Read More →
Having shared with you my prized family recipe for Banana Bread in yesterday’s post, I’m going to follow my sister’s advice and share another today. Erin also suggested that some first-time bakers might not want to tackle Quick Breads just yet, so the emphasis is on simple…Read More →