The whole point of the globe-trotting mega-series No Reservations and Parts Unknown was discovering and showcasing authentic cuisine. Host and reviewer celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain’s first rule was, always follow the locals…Read More →
Sounds crazy – if you’re not from here. But an Ottawa city councillor has introduced a motion that would see Canada’s capital officially declared ‘Shawarma Capital of Canada’. And, as a proud Ottawan, I concur heartily!Read More →
January and February are classically the ‘gloomiest’ months of the year. No wonder. Unless you’re a young, cold-loving winter sports fan, there’s not much for you to do. But you can push back against the blues with cheap menu upgrades…Read More →
I’ve felt compelled to create posts on several lawsuits claiming ‘cheating’ by major fast food players. Notably, Burger King was accused deceiving its customers with oversized ad photos of their menu items. Now, McDonald’s is says it’s enlarging its burgers!Read More →
I must admit, I was spurred to write this post after reading another, which dredged up a complex, many-ingrdiented recipe by Jamie Oliver. But my motivation today is to point you to Jamie’s recipe while also presenting the authentic, classic recipe…Read More →
We’ve been preparing for expansion at the Fab Food Blog for some time. Now, after a brief trial run, we’re set to go full-steam ahead! This post will fill you in on what’s happening, and suggest how you can get more out of every visit to Maggiejs.ca!Read More →
A new study by the Boston University School of Public Health suggests a heretofore unsuspected relationship between alcohol and heart health. Researchers say moderate alcohol consumption could help lower the risk of heart disease in some cases…Read More →
There’s an old maxim that every dog has its day. And I believe that’s also true for every iconic food. It certainly is for the Pickle! Let’s take a snapshot of the Foodscape and see if we can come up with a sort of ‘State of the Pickle’ report…Read More →