Jamie Oliver Is Lecturing Canadians Again…
The Toronto Star newspaper recently ran a story about celeb Chef Jamie Oliver’s latest intrusion in Canadians’ lives. First, he publicly derided Canadians over the national obesity problem. Now, he says we don’t do enough to educate our kids and ourselves about what we eat and how we eat it…Read More →
First ‘New’ McDonald’s To Open This Summer
The first of the new-look McDonald’s restaurants we’ve been promised for some time now will open this July in St. Joseph, MO, just outside St. Louis. Among its other charms and attractions, the franchisee says he’ll offer all-you-can-eat Fries and living room-style seating arrangements…Read More →
Calorie Counts Coming To Fast Food Menus
Ontario, the Canadian province where I live, will require chain restaurants to post calorie counts for their menu items along with other specs starting next year. It’s has been done elsewhere already, and it’s proven to be a real eye-opener – and choice changer – for some…Read More →
Open Letter To A High Schooler’s Mom…
This is specifically directed to the Mom, here in my neighbourhood, who religiously packs a healthy, nutritious lunch for their high schooler and just as ardently believes that the kid is getting all that he, or she, needs to get through the day. Alas, Mom! You’re being double crossed!Read More →
Some Sunday Morning French Toast Tips…
To celebrate a weekend sleep-in morning, I often make French Toast for brunch for mom and me. Sister Erin – she of the touchy tummy – usually opts out, claiming there’s too much butter. Nonsense! You can’t have too much butter when cooking French Toast! And that’s Tip #1!Read More →
Ketchup Wars Good News For Farmers!
The recent Ketchup war between Kraft Heinz and French’s has resulted in beneficial effects for Southwestern Ontario Tomato Farmers. Far from putting them out of business, as was first feared, farmers are planting more Tomatoes this year to feed an anticipated increase in demand…Read More →
We’re Buying Cheaper Brands, Less Meat…
I hate to say I told you so, but I told you so. Months ago, I predicted that Canadians would switch to cheaper cuts of Meat and eat more locally-grown Veggies – especially Root Veggies, which we can store all winter. Now a major survey has confirmed that’s just what’s happening…Read More →
Subway Rolls Out New ‘Premium’ Menu Items
Subway, which is reportedly experiencing tanking sales while the competition grows, has announced it is rolling out new menu options to try and stop its slide. It’s also reaffirmed its previous commitment to switch over to ingredients which don’t contain antibiotics or artificial compounds…Read More →