It’s a whole family of myths that refuse to die. No matter how many times the experts try to debunk them. Sugar is a central topic of dis-cussion among health conscious folks these days. And old sugar myths are gaining traction again…Read More →
Say ‘Haggis’ to anyone but a born-and-bred Scottsman (or woman), and you’ll probably get one of the most quizzical, abhorrent, nauseated reactions you’ve ever seen. But now there’s something completely different: Newstalgized Haggis Bon-Bons!Read More →
It’s about time! And if ever there was, in mod-ern times, a Prime Minister energetic and bold enough to do it, it’s Mark Carney. He has an-nounced a National Food Strategy for Canada which should boost competition, lower prices and bolster sustainability…Read More →
I’m not one to believe in mysterious ingredi-ents or magic potions that claim to work mir-acles on health issues. But I do believe some common cooking ingredients can impart a special boost to the senses outside of their usual flavour and aroma…Read More →
In the Land of the Pharaohs, everyone loves dates. And this date-filled cookie is almost as popular. Ma’amoul is found at every holiday. It’ll remind you of Grandma’s Date Squares – but with walnuts and pistachios, in yeasted pastry!Read More →
You can ‘improve’ any natural product by selective breeding and other methods. But how do you make it more marketable? The pineapple industry’s historical leader, Del Monte, is experimenting with new pineapple colours – and flavours…Read More →
Whether you call it Kue Dadar Gulung or Kuih Ketayap, you’ll love this Sumatran sweet. As befits its place of origin, its a rolled pandan-infused crêpe stuffed with coconut, coconut sugar and coconut milk! (Bet you can’t eat just one!)Read More →
It was bound to happen… But a more ironic full-circle evolution could hardly be imagined. Science has named yet another new eating disorder. It’s called Orthorexia, and it’s de-fined as ‘an unhealthy fixation on healthy eating’!Read More →