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 →
Canadiana: Recreating Aunt Dor’s Delectable Date Squares
All the aunties on both sides of my family made Date Squares as their contribution to a big family get together feast at least once. Aunt Dor made them all the time, with the slightest provocation. And my cousins and I did our best to provoke her!Read More →
Sunday Musings: Did Your Taste Buds Survive COVID?
A new study has revealed that many of us suf-fered complete or partial loss of our sense of taste, as a result of COVID. The crucial point is: did it come back? A majority of those affected say yes – to some degree or another. But for some, the loss may be permanent…Read More →