Baskin-Robbins: A quiet renaissance?
When was the last time you heard anything about Baskin-Robbins ice cream in the news, the food industry or the pop-culture chatter? Can’t remember? Neither can I. But it turns out they’re still alive, and starting to kick again, after a serious popularity drought and a major makeover.Read More →
Foodie Life Lessons: The ‘Alkaline Diet’ fad
I suppose there isn’t anyone anywhere with access to electronic media who hasn’t heard of the so-called Alkaline Diet by now. And most of us have also heard the roar of cautions and protests, that the ‘diet’ is based on junk science. What’s the straight poop, anyway?Read More →
Are Sports Drinks just fancy water?
I know… You’ve been using – and swearing by – Sports Drinks like Gatorade, Powerade and Lucozade to replenish your electrolytes following your workout. But a new investigation by CBC’s Marketplace consumer advocacy show raises some big questions…Read More →
Canadian, U.S. Tax Break for Celiac Sufferers
Canadians and Americans officially diagnosed with a Gluten allergy have an opportunity to claw back at least part of the cost of their special Gluten-free foods from the Tax Man. It’s one of those little-known breaks covered under both the U.S. and Canadian Income Tax Acts…Read More →
Foodie Life Lessons: Who eats best?
A new survey by international aid agency Oxfam shows up some surprising results in a look at which countries in the world ‘east best’. And, no, it’s not the countries that appear to have the most that rank highest on this new list…Read More →
Plan to celebrate Robbie Burns Day with Haggis!
Well… Robbie Burns Day – a Scottish national celebration – was observed in our house this past weekend as usual. But, for the first time, we had a real, home-made Haggis! If you’re so inclined, you can have one, too! Start planning now for January 25 next year…Read More →
Oi! Mate! Where’s me Marmite gone? UPDATED!
UPDATED January 26/27, 2014 – Lovers of British foods will be dismayed to know that some of their favourites – true tastes of home from ol’ Blighty – have been declared unsafe for Canadian consumption by Canadian Food Inspectors. But ‘Canadian versions’ of some are still available…Read More →
Yes! You CAN make your own Ham and Bacon!
Okay… We’ve recently heard that Pork prices will continue to soar this coming year. That means even higher prices for smoked and cured Pork products. So, how’s the average red-blooded Canadian going to get their Bacon fix without breaking the bank, eh? The good old DIY way – that’s how!Read More →