I thought I’d seen it all. All the ridiculous lengths that food processors and packagers would go to, to make their products appeal to consumers. I’m okay with labels that say ‘No Trans Fats’, and ‘Sugar Free’ and so on, on most products. But I draw a line when the marketing people go completely crazy…Read More →
Yesterday, we looked at the findings of the PURE study, involving more than 135,000 people aged 35 to 70 from all over the globe, and learned that a little Fat is good, Fresh Fruit is beneficial and eating a varied diet that incorporates both of those foods plus a modest amount of Pulses is best of all…Read More →
It’s Labour Day, the holiday that heralds the unofficial start of the new business season with one last long weekend of summer. Yesterday, I shared what may be the easiest Holiday Breakfast Bake ever. Today, I have some additional suggestions to minimize your Labour Day labours…Read More →
I’ve extolled the virtues of Breakfast Bake casseroles in this space before. I just love ’em and they’re the hands-down best way to feed a holiday brunch crowd. But I also love Breakfast-for-Lunch-or-Supper and I’ve just come across this recipe for what might be the ultimate any-meal Bake!Read More →
Time to look back on a busy week in the Fast Food sector. And forward to what the big players in the Doughnut sector are offering for Fall. We’re also lamenting the ‘limited-time’ availability of some yummy-looking new offerings. And cheering the chain-wide roll out of Taco Bell’s Naked Egg Taco…Read More →
We’ve heard many opinions and read of many studies on the effects of drinking coffee. And the experts are still divided on the benefits versus the risks. But, now, a new study from Spain suggests that ‘moderate’ Coffee consumption can help ‘healthy’ people live longer. That’s more like it!Read More →
After I posted yesterday’s item about Usain Bolt’s new chain of Jamaican restaurants, my mother asked a question that I’ve heard many times but never taken the time to answer – until now. “What the heck is ‘Jerk’ anyway?” Well, now is as good a time as any to tackle the mystery…Read More →
Licorice root has been used for thousands of years in medicines and teas to soothe and cure a wide variety of conditions. It’s also a popular flavouring for candies and some cough syrups and lozenges. Now, a growing number of women are using it to ease the aggravations of menopause…Read More →