UPDATE: Starbucks Beverage Suits Proceed
Two lawsuits against Starbucks in the U.S. are now clear to proceed following a recent court decision to that effect. If you bought a Latté or a cold drink containing ice at a U.S. Starbucks lately, you may be eligible to join a class action that might, at least, get you a free drink or two…Read More →
Do you ‘Take’ Cranberry Juice for UTIs?
Are you one of those folks who drinks Cranberry Juice regularly to ward off Urinary Tract Infections? You read about it in the lifestyle magazines and online. Saw the TV commercials. Maybe your doctor even suggested it once, back when. But, now, it seems the connection may be an illusion…Read More →
I Could Be Happy As A Flexitarian
You don’t hear about it very often, perhaps because its precepts really don’t line up with those of the mainstream dietary orientations which tend to pit Meat Eaters against Vegetarians. But I think there’s a lot to recommend Flexitarianism, especially in these times of ever-higher Meat prices…Read More →
Beef? Now, There’s An App For That!
Unsure about which cut of Beef to buy for your next big grill-out? Or are you just trepidatious about spending all that money and, maybe, getting a less-than-optimum cut for your particular application? Fear not! Because, now, there’s an app for that, courtesy of Canada Beef…Read More →
Father’s Day Feature: Keep It Simple…
Make this father’s Day a great day for everyone in the family. Rather than getting all elaborate with dinner plans and preparations, give yourself a break and keep it simple. And, at the same time, give Dad what he really wants to eat on his big day. Go ahead, ask him. You might be surprised!Read More →
Blast From The Past: Mustard Pickle
We’ve been revisiting some venerable culinary traditions centred on the ancient art of Pickling. One that does not appear in my Mom’s 1930s Domestic Science Text Book is the now-ubiquitous Mustard Pickle. It’s easy to make and adds unique zing to summertime Burgers! Read More →
Mars Attacks! – In War On Sugar
Mars, the company that makes such iconic sweets as M&Ms, Snickers and Twix, has announced it will enter talks with other food processors and Fast Food purveyors to help reduce the sugar content of some all-star menu items. Everyone wonders what’s behind the apparently altruistic move…Read More →
Coffee Off The Hook As Cancer Causer!
Coffee lovers rejoice! Despite all we’ve heard about links between Coffee and various cancers, the latest word from the medical community is, the beloved beverage does not Cancer and never did! The assertion this week comes after a survey by a group of 23 international scientists for WHO.Read More →