Maple Pros Tell How To Spot Fake/Doctored Syrup
I’ve been seeing a number of posts lately about how to ‘spot’ fake or doctored Maple Syrup. They were triggered by reports about a Québec producer who multi-failed, deceiving wholesale buyers and consumers. How can you tell you’re getting real maple syrup?Read More →
Cancer Risk From ‘Dark’ Toast Could Soon Be Voided
It wasn’t too long ago that researchers warned us against toasting bread too dark. The char was identified as potentially carcinogenic. But new research has revealed that the danger could be averted by genetic engineering. If we let it happen…Read More →
Founder Of Ontario’s Mandarin Resto Chain Dead At 78
My stepdad grinned mischievously when I asked where we were going for dinner. “It’s a new place called The Mandarin, up in Bramp-ton,” he said. It’s now a major regional resto chain. But I still think of the Mandarin as ‘my’ Asian buffet…Read More →
Sunday Musings: McD’s Canada ‘Beat’ McD’s US… Why?
The review was carried out by a Canadian ex-pat who now lives in Los Angeles. But she surprised even herself by coming up with an ultra-lopsided result. In the end, Canada top-ped the US on four out of five menu items… For reasons not all associated with ‘taste’…Read More →
Fast Food Week: Quick Service Restaurant And Snacks News!
The only category not populated on this week’s Fast Food Week rundown is Salty snacks. But summer-themed Beverages and Sweets are abundant. And leading players have flooded the MAINS category with new deals. Behold KFC’s Spicy Season menu!Read More →
Nut Wars: Proof Pecans Lower Cholesterol, Boost Heart Health
Lately, we’ve been hearing much more than usual from the growers of tree nuts. Given the upsurge of interest in nuts in the past two years or so, that should be no surprise. What does surprise me is the string of head-to-head face-offs that have developed…Read More →
McDonald’s Canada Versus McDonald’s US: A Clear Winner!
An intrepid reporter from Narcity.com set herself the challenge of eating an array of menu items at both McDonald’s in the US and McD’s in Canada – declaring a ‘winner’. You may be surprised to learn that her verdict was extremely one-sided…Read More →
Common Sweetener May Cause Brain Damage, Stoke
Researchers are warning that a commonly used sugar substitute in commercial products ranging from keto snacks to diet drinks to chewing gum could raise your risk of heart attack and stroke. Apparently, erythritol can ‘quietly impair brain blood vessels’…Read More →