Jokes about Marijuana Brownies and Cookies go back at least as far as the 1960s. Long before that, even as far back as the 19th century, Marijuana Tea was prescribed as a sedative. Now, intrepid culinary types are exploring Weed’s potential as an ingredient on Fine Dining menus…Read More →
We’ve all heard of ‘Curry’ and most of us have tasted one version or another of this classic spicy, saucy Indian dish. Actually, ‘Curry’ is more of a style than a specific recipe. In fact, there are probably as many ‘Curry’ recipes as there are cooks who make it. And where you eat your Curry is just as important!Read More →
You’ve seen many, many Web posts claiming to deliver the secret of losing weight fast and keeping it off. And the vast majority are based either on urban legends or wishful thinking. Or outright hokum. But here’s a method approved by no less an authority than Cambridge University…Read More →
Okay. Here’s an issue that majestically spans the equally quirky but (usually) widely-separated realms of Food and Fashion. I’ve just stumbled across a premiere reference to something called ‘Vegan leather’. I’m looking into it – and I’m afraid I’m not gonna like what I find out…Read More →
You’ve read, in these posts, about novelty restaurant themes.But now there’s an eatery that caters to the most neglected dining demographic on the face of the earth: Singles. But… Should the operators of this establishment remain passive purveyors, or actively try putting solo diners together?Read More →
I get this question fairly often: What’s the difference between Szechuan and Hunan cuisine? They’re both from China and they’re both hot and spicy. So, what’s to choose between them? Turns out, quite a bit! Therefore, we hereby offer our Field Guide to two of China’s most exotic cuisines…Read More →
We’ve been telling you to look out for this potentially habit-rending development for months, now – ever since McDonald’s first revealed plans to change it’s menus and service schedules radically in search of a bigger slice of the Fast Food pie. Now it appears that All-Day Breakfast is finally here…Read More →
It’s been about a year since we ran a series on ultra-nutty foods on offer at the Fall Fairs ’round and about, notably at the CNE in Toronto. Well…They’re out to top themselves in the nuttiness department this year with an artery-hardening parade of deep fried fare…Read More →