You’d think there would be little or no action on the fast Food News beat in the break between Christmas and New Year’s. But we were able to find the regulation 6 stories to bring you today. Okay, yes; gimmicks and promo stunts predominate, and one new product is available only in Japan…Read More →
We’ve told you in this space about the purported positive effects of Caffeine-containing Beverages. But now, a study of Caffeine itself has revealed that the substance may be extremely effective in warding off some common health issues including obesity and high Cholesterol…Read More →
Nobody who’s hosted a Turkey Feast has ever been left with no Turkey leftovers when the dust settled. On Black Friday or December 26. Time to review my favourite ‘Turkey Encore’ applications, compiled over decades of trying to camouflage the leftovers and keep my diners interested…Read More →
I hope there’s snow on the ground (if that’s usual this time of year) and skies are sunny and bright where you live! It’s Christmas – a day everyone, young and old, waits for all year long. Here’s hoping you and your have the happiest, most scrumptious Christmas ever!Read More →
It’s become a tradition during the Holidays for me to share some of my best tips for optimizing Festive Feast favourites for your Christmas and New Year’s dinners. Hereafter follows a curated collection of my most-requested, and most-needed, Holiday cooking tips. Just click on the link…Read More →
You either love them or hate them. There is no middle ground on Brussels sprouts. I’ve often wondered why Sprouts haters became Sprouts haters, and I recently canvassed some cook books to see if they could shed any light on the situation. Now, I’m prepared to turn the haters around…Read More →
It is the scourge of Sunday suppers, the Frankenstein of festive feasts. I refer, of course, to lumpy Gravy. All family cooks have had it at one time or another. But there’s no need to ever suffer this embarrassment again – if you know the fundamental rules of Sauce making…Read More →
There’s a ton of Snacks news this week, from OREOs, McDonald’s, Chips Ahoy!, Sour Patch, Pop Tarts, Sour Patch and Kit Kat. On the main menu, there’s Sandwich news from Arby’s and Nachos news from Taco Bell. And Canada Dry is bringing back a dear old favourite Holiday flavour…Read More →