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Move over Whoopie Pies! Here come Pofferties.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think cupcakes were the first dessert craze in recent history. People opened cupcake shops, brides selected them as cake alternatives for weddings and we enjoyed more of...
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Olivado Premium Oils
I've been hearing a lot about Olivado recently, a New Zealand-founded company that makes premium oils like extra virgin olive oil, extra virgin avocado oil and the more rare, but nutritionally superior...
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Liquid Gold
After posting about Olivado the other day, I clearly had olive oil on the brain. Touring around Charlottetown, PEI, I came across the rather distinctive, Liquid Gold Tasting Bar & All Things...
View ArticleKind & Generous
Those of you who follow this blog will likely notice that it’s been some time since I posted new content. In the past, I’ve referenced the phenomenon of blogger’s guilt that I experience when my...
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You have a magnesium deficiency
One nutrient that has been receiving more attention in medical journals lately is magnesium, which is a vital nutrient that is sorrily missing from our diets. Health Canada reports that 42% of...
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Are you eliminating carbs from your diet? How's that going?
I came across some stats recently that, frankly, don't surprise me. Nine out of 10 dietitians* believe that Canadians are confused about carbohydrates, and need to understand the role they play in a...
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Produce Exposé: Mangoes
What's the deal with mangoes?I was eating some green mangoes today and I thought to myself that it's very rare to enjoy a fruit in many forms. With mangoes, one can enjoy them unripe (green), ripe,...
View ArticleWhy I like Pinterest
There's been a lot of chatter about Pinterest lately, as the latest 'It' social media platform. I've had several discussions about it, from a client strategy perspective, as well as a curious user who...
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Revisiting Meat Reductionism
Sometimes if I haven't been blogging too actively, I find it fascinating to look at which posts continually see repeated visits. One particularly snarky post I wrote about other people's blogs is...
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Beef 101 (INFOGRAPHIC)
Check out this awesome infographic about beef. It features tips and tricks about nutritional value, cuts of beef, selecting meat and why your butcher is your best friend.My favourite part about being a...
View ArticleTC Media Launches FRESH JUICE, a New Healthy Living Media Brand
(From the press release)TORONTO, Thursday, April 12, 2012 – Consumers on the hunt for a fresh approach to eating and living well with ease need look no further. FRESH JUICE – healthy made delicious,...
View ArticleGE Monogram Terroir Awards
GE Monogram recently announced the first recipients for the inaugural GE Monogram Terroir Awards for Excellence in Hospitality.The awards ceremony was held Monday, April 23rd, 2012, in the Oliver &...
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Skin Brushing
There has been so much debate about ‘detoxing’, and whether or not there are merits to this process. Some people have argued that our bodies naturally detox without the need for ingested herbs or...
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Oil Pulling
In this riveting sequel to 'Skin Brushing', blogger Jess Bennett revitalizes her obsession with ancient and biblical practices to explore a detox method traditionally performed by monks.Since we...
View ArticleJoanne Kates releases annual 'Top 100 Restaurants' list
There are more than 10,000 restaurants in the city of Toronto. That is a veritable sea of dining establishments, and there is one person who has been following their ups and downs for more than 30...
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$5 Gourmet Pop-Up Lunches, Courtesy of The Grid
Many Sift, Dust & Toss readers will recall that this blog was featured heavily in The Grid, following the urban magazine’s successful launch in Toronto. The folks at The Grid have continued to...
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Dorset Cereals to the rescue
Now that I'm (somewhat of) an adult, I've come to appreciate the value of a good breakfast. While working a busy job at a public relations agency, I got into the habit of catching up with other busy...
View ArticleJoanne Kates Returns!
Huge congrats to Joanne Kates who is taking the helm as the new food critic for Post City Magazines. After 38 years as the food critic for the Globe and Mail, we're so happy to see her familiar writing...
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Barbeque Trends for 2012
Duff Dixon of Ontario Gas BBQ forecasts ten barbeque trends for 2012. They are as follows:The use of fruit woods and planks to smoke foodWood smoke gives barbequed or grilled meats their unique flavor....
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