Following up on our recent piece about food waste, something to think about this frigid, wintry Sunday morning… Should over-processed, nutrition-poor ‘junk’ food should be counted in with all the other types and classifications of ‘wasted’ food? And how should we redirect the source ingredients?
Seems some processed-food marketing types apparently held a ‘short-straw’ draw to decide who would come up with the Holiday Season Marketing/Promo, Fad/Trend for 2020. And the lucky loser must have had a hangover, because all they could come up with was a ride on the Gluten-Free Express…
I got this idea after reading a Toronto Star column spotlighting the winners of a ‘COVID-19 Home Cooking Creations’ recipe challenge. It all started with an Italian-Indian crossover that resulted in an Asian-themed Ravioli – featuring golden, Curry-flavoured Pasta wrappers!
I remember a time, when I was very small, when my dad and I used to take Saturday morning drives in the country to seek out our fall treats. I went looking for Hazelnut trees, and dad stopped at every abandoned orchard we found to sample the Apples. Most of the old varieties didn’t even have names…
Labour Day marks many changes and turnovers in our modern world. The new school year begins. Business activity ramps back up to ‘normal’ after a summer slowdown. And we all switch back from lazy, loose summer agendas to tight daily schedules and more-formal dining routines…
I love boating. No, not the kind where I once came close to drowning because a ‘friend’ insisted on trying to teach me to water ski. Not even the kind where you cruise the Mediterranean for a week with all-included, never-ending buffets and 24-hour open bars… I’m talking Stuffed Veggies!