We have all heard the saying “you are what you eat”. Is this true, however? The answer is yes. The relationship between nutrition and its effects on the human body has been a part of scientific research for a long time. What does it do to us on the inside? How does it affect ourContinue reading “Is Food Aging Us?”
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Feeling Saucy?
Even with the millions of recipes at your disposal, your mind can draw a blank about dinner. Unless you have planned the meals for the week in advance (and who does that?), you tend to make the same dishes repeatedly. When faced with this dilemma (or just plain lazy), my go-to is usually a simpleContinue reading “Feeling Saucy?“
Food Allergies – Should We Be Worried?
Over the past number of years, we have heard more and more about food allergies. According to the Government of Canada, people are more aware of food allergies and their risks than ever before. Schools and other facilities have guidelines regarding what foods one cannot eat on the premises, and products with allergen-free claims areContinue reading “Food Allergies – Should We Be Worried?“
What’s New in ’22?
The pandemic has changed so much of what is happening around us. This change is especially true in the food industry, one of the most affected by closures and limitations. Many restaurants faced staff shortages, proof of vaccination requirements for entry, fewer patrons due to space allocation requirements, and difficulties receiving raw materials, to nameContinue reading “What’s New in ’22?”
The Lost Art of Christmas Gift Giving
For many of us, December brings a certain kind of joy. It is time to bring out the Christmas decorations and infuse some festivity in your home. Christmas baking starts, friends gather, and the shopping frenzy begins. Christmas has become the busiest season for the retail industry, achieving trillions of dollars in sales worldwide. EvenContinue reading “The Lost Art of Christmas Gift Giving“
Tell it to My Heart
As we get older, the health issues we saw our parents experience come back to haunt us. I can remember my father sorting out his medications for the various health issues he had developed in his golden years. One of these was heart disease, specifically angina. My mother, on the other hand, suffered a strokeContinue reading “Tell it to My Heart“
Nuts About (Winter) Nuts
It may surprise you that nuts are one of the oldest foods consumed by man and have been a staple in our diets since the beginning of time. Walnut remains believed to be from around 50,000 B.C. were discovered in Iraq. Almonds are mentioned in the Bible, dating back to 165 B.C. In Texas, pecanContinue reading “Nuts About (Winter) Nuts“
Go Fish!
Studies estimate that globally as many as 2.7 trillion fish are caught each year. In Canada, this equals more than one billion pounds of cod, haddock, halibut, and other fish caught along the Atlantic Ocean alone in both shore and deep-sea operations. It is safe to say that fishing is a big business. Globally, theContinue reading “Go Fish!“
Trick or Treat, Give Me Something Good to Eat
Ever wondered where this Halloween expression originated? Who started the tradition of asking and giving candies and other treats? Halloween has always been a holiday filled with magic and superstition. It is a celebration that began with the Celts as early as 1200 BC and has developed into a billion-dollar holiday, second only to Christmas.Continue reading “Trick or Treat, Give Me Something Good to Eat“
Gobble, Gobble Up Thanksgiving
Every second Monday in October, we celebrate Thanksgiving in Canada. It’s a time for family and friends to get together and enjoy an abundance of delicious foods. In my family, we take turns hosting this celebration, and this year it was mine. In other words, I’ve been up to my neck in turkey. Pre-event andContinue reading “Gobble, Gobble Up Thanksgiving“
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