Canada Day Fun: French’s ‘Ketchups’ Oh, Canada!
This can’t wait for the day, itself. You’ll want to play the new rendition of Oh, Canada! – commissioned by French’s Ketchup and performed by Walk Off The Earth – as many times as you can find excuses to do so between now and July 1. What’s so great about the new version? One word: ORIGINALITY…Read More →
COVID-19 Lock Down Cooking Fun: Korean Gamja Jeon!
I was once served an amazing array of Asian culinary specialties by a really talented Asian cook. Talk about exotic, and not one of the dishes contained Kim Chi! But that’s an aside. The menu item I liked best was the Korean-style Potato Pancake, or Gamja Jeon. They’re easy to make and really versatile…Read More →
COVID-19 Lock Down Cooking Fun: Cross-Culture Mash-ups
I got this idea after reading a Toronto Star column spotlighting the winners of a ‘COVID-19 Home Cooking Creations’ recipe challenge. It all started with an Italian-Indian crossover that resulted in an Asian-themed Ravioli – featuring golden, Curry-flavoured Pasta wrappers!Read More →
Some Intriguing Facts About Common Foods…
Time for a little fun… I’ve come across a great post (albeit, a really long one) that reveals some interesting facts about common foods – facts that will amuse, bemuse and even (in some cases) nauseate you. Forthwith, then, I share with you a selection of the more sensational and fascinating ones…Read More →
COVID-19 Lock Down Cooking Fun: Toss-In Pasta Primavera!
Here’s a great recipe for a classic Italian-style dish that was a staple on restaurant menus back in the 1970s: Pasta Primavera. It’s origins are a little hazy, but it’s a good story – almost as good as the dish itself! And a Primavera supper is a great way to celebrate the coming of summer…Read More →
Sunday Musings: Latest News On Alcohol And Health
I’ve come across a couple of new studies concerning the effects of Alcohol on health recently and set them aside for the right moment. Now that we’ve heard that the COVID-19 lock down is triggering an increase in drinking in adults of all demographics, I’m thinking this is the moment…Read More →