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Foodie Life Lessons (Page 15)

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Toronto McFan Shocked At ‘Local’ Menu Price Differences

2026-01-13
By: Maggie
On: January 13, 2026
In: Food News, Foodie Life Lessons

Teachable Moment: A Toronto McDonald’s fan surveyed McMenu prices across the city and was shocked to find significant differences. I thought, ‘Here’s a good opportunity to explain why fast food joints price items differently at different locations…Read More →

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Sunday Musings: UK Bans Live-Boiling ‘Sentient’ Lobsters

2026-01-11
By: Maggie
On: January 11, 2026
In: Food News, Foodie Life Lessons

This past week, we notified you that the UK has passed legislation banning the boiling of live lobsters. Current research indicates that – contrary to popular belief – Lobsters feel pain. Most of Europe is on the anti-boiling bandwagon, too…Read More →

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Obesity Rapidly Accelerates Progression Of Alzheimer’s

2026-01-08
By: Maggie
On: January 8, 2026
In: Food News, Foodie Life Lessons

Is there any bodily function obesity can’t screw up? Researchers recently took a deep dive into the statistics to see how extreme overweight influences the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. And they got a loud, alarming message.Read More →

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Never, EVER Say These Things To Your Bartender!

2026-01-08
By: Maggie
On: January 8, 2026
In: Food Tips, Foodie Life Lessons

Professional bartenders weigh in today with their ‘black list’ of things customers should never say to their booze server… The factor common to almost all comments listed is that the customer is making what could  be – and often are – erroneous assumptions!Read More →

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Is ‘Bacon On Everything’ Really A Passé, Millennial Trope?

2026-01-08
By: Maggie
On: January 8, 2026
In: Comfort Food, Foodie Life Lessons

I could end this post right here, by expressing my own iron-clad, immutable opinion: “No more Bacon newstalgia!” But that would be cheating. And I have lots more to say about Bacon and it’s travels through our culture. My conclusion? Get back to Bacon basics…Read More →

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UK Bans Boiling Live Lobsters – ‘They Feel Pain!’

2026-01-07
By: Maggie
On: January 7, 2026
In: Food News, Foodie Life Lessons

It’s a debate that’s been raging since Lobster became a beloved seafood treat, at least a couple of thousand years ago. More recently, some European nations, in particular have declared boiling lobsters alive constitutes ‘cruelty to animals’…Read More →

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Debate Resolved: Is A Vegan Diet Safe For Growing Kids?

2026-01-06
By: Maggie
On: January 6, 2026
In: Food News, Foodie Life Lessons

Some dedicated vegans will insist that their dietary choice is best for everyone. And that includes kids. But there’s an ongoing debate about that. Now, after a massive data mining study, researchers say the vegans appear to be right!Read More →

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At His Majesty’s Pleasure: King Charles III’s Royal Food ‘Rules’

2026-01-06
By: Maggie
On: January 6, 2026
In: Food News, Foodie Life Lessons

We’ve previously turned our attention to King Charles III’s very visible commitment to sus-tainable agriculture and organic farming. Today, we follow up with some observations on the dining ‘commandments’ laid down for King Charles and his family…Read More →

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