Starbucks Sued For ‘Over-Icing’ Drinks
Upscale Coffee Giant Starbucks is being sued by a customer for allegedly failing to deliver the full volume of beverage advertised in its ‘iced’ specialty drinks and misleading millions of is patrons. The claim could grow into one of the biggest class actions the food service industry has ever seen…Read More →
Banish French Toast Spice Woes!
Just a small post about a big problem for many folks who love to make Breakfast treats like Pancakes, Waffles and French Toast, but can’t seem to get the ingredients to combine smoothly. There is a way to ensure that the spices don’t all end up in the first unit off the grill…Read More →
The Strange Tale Of La Signora Indovina…
I’ve referred before to my early education in Italian cookery under the tutelage of Mrs. Indovina. She lived across the street in a little white stucco house with green trim and taught me how to make Marinara, Pasta and a other Italian classics when I was still living at home, with my folks…Read More →
Have You Tried ‘Noc & Cheese’?
I got inspired by a post on a recipe site I subscribe to and took an idea of theirs a step further. Just about everybody knows and loves good old Mac & Cheese. But this food-forward site, is noted for thinking outside The Joy of Cooking and making unusual ingredient matches…Read More →
Are You Ready For ‘Alternative Proteins’?
‘Alternative proteins’ are coming. Are you ready? Two researchers at the University of Guelph Food Institute published an open letter in the Ottawa Citizen this morning, predicting that way-out protein sources such as algae and insects could become mainstream in as little as ten years…Read More →
Birch Syrup – A Western Treat Comes East
Birch Syrup, an old favourite in the West and Midwest, is making inroads into Ontario and Quebec – traditionally Maple Syrup Central. Many easterners have never even heard of Birch Syrup, let alone tasted it. But interest is beginning to build as Maple Syrup prices continue to rise…Read More →
Voluntary Guidelines On Salt Not Working
A newly-published report says that voluntary-compliance guidelines for reducing Salt in processed foods are not working as planned. In fact, some products tested as far back as 2013 had more Salt in them than they did before the guidelines came into effect. Others still have just as much Salt…Read More →
Brace For Another Hike In Chocolate Prices!
If you thought the increases in chocolate prices over the past couple of years were harsh, brace yourself for another jolt in the next year or two. Widespread droughts in Ivory Coast and Indonesia – major producers of Cocoa – has caused major crop losses which will lead to severe shortages…Read More →