McD’s Suspends Sales Of Big Macs!
Okay. Don’t panic. It’s just temporary and it’s only in… Venezuela. Food shortages in the troubled South American country have forced the local franchisee to take drastic measures.Apparently. the operator can’t get the famous Sesame Seed Buns it needs for the Big Mac. There’s no flour!Read More →
Choose The Right Chef’s Knife For You!
It may seem pretty simple, choosing a Chef’s knife. but I think it warrants a close look since this one blade will be your best buddy in the kitchen for the rest of your cooking life! And, today, we really do have a much wider range of blade shapes and sizes than Chefs did even twenty years ago!Read More →
Finally… Hospital Food Revamped!
The hospital network serving Canada’s Capital has launched an aggressive campaign to upgrade the food it serves its patients. What did it take to get the administration to admit its former menu was muck? Nothing less than a bold stroke by the Hospital’s forward-looking CEO…Read More →
Salad Busters: Toronto’s DVP Slimed!
A tractor trailer carrying bulk containers of Mayo, Salad Dressings and other Condiments crashed yesterday at the busy interchange of the Don Valley Parkway and Highway 401. The scene looked like an out-take from the new Ghostbusters movie, with Green (Goddess) ‘slime’ everywhere…Read More →
Canadian Food Heists Cost $ Billions
Now and then, you hear about hijackings – the theft of whole truckloads of goods which end up on the Black Market. And who hasn’t heard about someone who got a great deal on something that ‘fell off the back of a truck’? But do you have any idea how much that costs the economy?Read More →
Menu Madness: 56-Ingredient ‘Healthy’ Burger!
They’re billing it as the world’s healthiest meal. I don’t know. I’m billing it as the world’s craziest meal. Definitely the craziest to be concocted in the name of Healthy Eating. It’s clearly a marketing/promotion stunt. The question is, would anybody ever really order one?Read More →
Use Your Good Knives Properly!
Buying good quality chef knives and maintaining them properly is just part of the battle. You also have to know how to hold your knives and how to use them properly. This is the third jewel in your knife Skills Triple Crown! And only practice will make you the kind of precise and artistic cook you want to be!Read More →
Caring For Your Kitchen Knives
Having a good set of basic cooking knives, as we explained in a previous post, is just half the battle. It’s just as important to care for them properly and to maintain their cutting edges with daily cleaning and sharpening rituals. Once you get in the habit, you’ll never suffer with a dull knife again!Read More →