“You can get anything you want at Alice’s Restaurant,” Arlo Guthrie famously sang in 1967. The only other place I can think of that can make such a boast is New York City – where you can get anything you might fancy, any time of the day or night, from a food cart or truck somewhere in Manhattan…Read More →
We all know that retailers in al sectors have been pushing the season’ more and more in the past decade or so. It started with cars: Now the 2023 models come out in spring 2022. And according to the Fast Food chains, at least, we’re already on the very doorstep of summer!Read More →
It comes from the time before colour became the dominant TV technology, and from a source that made it seem believable, as silly as its basic premise was. Millions of BBC viewers were fooled. But best of all, this one was preserved on film so later generations could enjoy it, too…Read More →
This week has been a joy for folks who live to discover new, nutty food ideas. I guess the theme of this post is: “Here they are: Would you or wouldn’t you?” The underlying question is, “Why do people do this – especially in times when food is growing scarcer and pricier by the day?Read More →
A complex of global conditions is coming together to force food bank demand to record highs – even in Canada’s wealthiest and most populous province. On the eve of the first annual April Foods Day observance, a variety of organizations are calling for increased government aid…Read More →
It doesn’t seem to matter whether you use fresh berries or cranberry supplement powder. Eating the equivalent of just 100 g of cranberries a day can significantly improve your cardio function. So claims a new study report from a team of nutritionists at King’s College London…Read More →