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Nova Scotia Liquor Store Shoplifting Thefts Skyrocketing

2026-04-30
By: Maggie
On: April 30, 2026
In: Food News, Foodie Life Lessons

The term ‘rocket fuel’, when applied to booze, has taken on a new significance in Nova Scotia. Booze theft is skyrocketing. Police there recently raided a house in Dartmouth, NS, and seized stolen spirits worth more than $20,000…Read More →

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Favourite Ice Cream Flavours: The More Things Change…

2026-04-29
By: Maggie
On: April 29, 2026
In: Comfort Food, Foodie Life Lessons

“The more things change,” the old saying goes, “the more they stay the same.” When it comes to Ice Cream, that’s definitely true. There are classic, ‘permanent’ ice cream fav-ourites, and there are newer ones that pop onto and off of the list from year to year…Read More →

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‘Ahoy, the tonsils!’ Dietitian Drank 92 oz of Water a Day…

2026-04-28
By: Maggie
On: April 28, 2026
In: Food Tips, Foodie Life Lessons

If I tried to replicate that feat, my tonsils would be floating! But story author Lauren Manaker, MS, RDN, LD, insists she met the ’92 oz’ water challenge, every day for a week. And lived to tell the tale. Her testimony is import-ant, now that the weather is getting warmer…Read More →

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Rod Lobster To Risk Bringing Back ‘Endless Shrimp?

2026-04-27
By: Maggie
On: April 27, 2026
In: Food News, Foodie Life Lessons

Red Lobster is apparently bringing back ‘Endless Shrimp’. That’s the same promotion that dragged it into bankruptcy a couple of years ago. ‘Endless Shrimp’ lost the seafood resto chain $11 million in three months. And almost sank it for good…Read More →

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Sunday Musings: Insect Protein – Ready Or Not!

2026-04-26
By: Maggie
On: April 26, 2026
In: Food News, Foodie Life Lessons

A bold Canadian startup sunk millions into a huge facility near London, Ontario a few years back. It was to be the world’s largest cricket farm. But it foundered on tech problems and ‘The Yuk’ Factor. What would it take to get you to start using insect-sourced protein?Read More →

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Super-Chefs Reveal Best Day Of The Week To ‘Dine Out’

2026-04-24
By: Maggie
On: April 24, 2026
In: Chef Secrets, Food Tips, Foodie Life Lessons

If you’re like me, you’ve either severely cut back on restaurant dining, or cut it out alto-gether. If you are still ‘dining out’ now and then, you’ll want to know which day of the week offers the best bang for the bucks you are going to lavish on fine dining ‘night’…Read More →

Canadian Cricket Mega-Farm Killed By… ‘The Yuk Factor’

2026-04-23
By: Maggie
On: April 23, 2026
In: Food News, Foodie Life Lessons

A Canadian company set up what was to be the biggest Cricket Farm in the world, in the 20-teens. But the insects-forward food pro-duction scheme succumbed before it really got going – due to nagging automation and technology issues… And the ‘YUK’ factor…Read More →

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Survey: Half Of All Americans Have Trouble Affording Food!

2026-04-22
By: Maggie
On: April 22, 2026
In: Food News, Foodie Life Lessons

A new survey reveals that one of every two Americans is struggling to afford enough food for their family. And the situation is getting worse. Over half say they’re paying more for food now than they were last year… Four out of five are shopping differently…Read More →

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