Hazy Heritage: How Tapas Got Its Name And Fame
Tapas is as much a part of Iberian culture as Paella and Sangria. But most folks who’ve never been to Spain are unaware of how pervasive the custom is, and how deep its roots reach. Think: The Roman Conquest of 212 BC!Read More →
Tucci: Failproof 4-Ingredient Potato-Zucchini Casserole
It seems everybody is drawing inspiration from the same culinary well these days: It’s Stanley Tucci’s latest cookbook. Today, we showcase Tucci’s 4-Ingredient Zucchini Parm-igiana Casserole. With guidance from the maestro himself…Read More →
They Bought Ben & Gerry’s… Then Fudged On The Deal
The buyer ignored key conditions of Ben & Gerry’s merger deal. Now the founders and former owners of the Ice Cream icon are suing Unilever’s Magnum Ice Cream spin-off for violating two clauses of the original merger agreement…Read More →
Fast Food Coffee Showdown: Canada’s Top 5 Chains Ranked
I haven’t run a comparison of the top Can-adian Fast Food chains’ coffee offerings for quite a while. I haven’t needed to. After the big showdown over takeout coffee a few years ago, I decided that McDonald’s ‘Premium Blend’ was ‘IT’…Read More →
Angel Biscuits: The Answer To My ‘Biscuits Prayer’?
They’re called Angel Biscuits. Because they ’employ all the leavening agents available’. That’s just what my biscuits need. I think I always manage to overwork my classic dough. But these Southern charmers may make other classic Dinner Rolls obsolete!Read More →
Chick-Fil-A Franchisee Sued For Religious Discrimination
Chick-Fil-A makes no secret that it was found-ed and still operates on Christian principles. But one franchisee is now being sued by the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commis-sion – for allegedly discriminating against a Christian believer…Read More →
1-Month On A Plant-Based Diet De-Aged Seniors
If you’ve been huffing and sneering and pooh-poohing me for harping about the inevitable, imminent switch we all have to make to Plant-Based diets… Here’s a pooh-pooh back at you: Plant-based foods may help de-age you! – In combination with higher carbs…Read More →
Italian Bank Accepts Cheese As Collateral On Business Loans…
A new bank is making operating capital avail-able to Italy’s cheese makers, accepting young cheese as collateral on loans. Rising costs and slowing sales have producers on edge. But the Parmigiano industry is breathing a big sigh of financial relief…Read More →