Category: Food

Aussies Are Adventurous With Food: New Survey

Aussies are adventurous in terms of trying diverse foods, with Tasmania crowned the most adventurous region, a new survey shows. A recent survey by global food solutions group and meal-kit delivery company HelloFresh and SE researchers into the eating habits of Australia has revealed how adventurous Australians are when it comes to their food. In any…


A Chowder Hack

Chowder is an all-year, all-weather soup. When the weather is wet and chilly, there’s nothing more comforting than hunkering over a steaming bowl of chowder, with seafood and chunky potatoes jockeying for space in a rich and creamy stew. When the weather shifts to sunshine and warmth, a bowl of chowder evokes the sea and…


EXPLAINER: Grocery Rebate Rollout: Who Is Eligible and How Will It Be Paid?

With food inflation eating into the wallets of Canadians, the federal government has announced that so-called grocery rebate payments will go out on July 5. The announcement came following the passage of Bill C-46, the Cost of Living Act, by the Senate on May 11. The Liberal government claims the rebate will deliver “targetted” inflation relief…


Braised Leeks Are Particularly Delicious in Late Spring

I adore leeks. First introduced to me when I lived in Paris in my early 20s, their rich, sweet flavor and soft, yet sturdy texture had me smitten. The simple tart mustard dressing drizzled on top glistened. Leeks are more delicate than an onion and have a distinct, almost creamy, texture. Try them in stews, soups and…


’Tis the Season for Gather-’Round-the-Grill Entertaining!

No matter the weather, we fire up the grill over Memorial Day weekend. Many years, that entails thick sweaters and rain gear. We jump at the chance to launch our gather-’round-the-grill style of entertaining. Since I prefer to spend time with guests, rather than the labor in the kitchen, I work in advance. A burger buffet proves…


Food Prices Won’t Go Down ‘Any Time Soon,’ UK Farming Union Warns

Inflated food prices won’t be going down any time soon, the president of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has warned. It comes after the UK’s food price in March had the second biggest yearly hike among the G-20 countries after Turkey. The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed that the UK’s consumer…


Thai-Style Minced Chicken Lettuce Cups

View the print-ready version of this recipe. This recipe is based on Larb Gai, the popular Thai dish made from minced chicken, fish sauce, lime juice, chilies, and fresh herbs. You can have it on the table in 30 minutes, and it can be served in lettuce cups or over rice. What You’ll Need To Make Thai…


Power Smoothie

View the print-ready version of this recipe. One of the best things about Freshman year of college is the meal plan–do you know what I’m talking about? The special meal plan that students can get that gives you access to the university cafeterias and food courts. Well, I’d pretty much save all of my meal…


How to Stuff an Artichoke the Easy Way—An Ode to Grandmother and Her Sicilian Sisters-in-Law

By Julie Giuffrida From Los Angeles Times Artichokes are serious business in my family. Not just any artichokes. My grandmother’s stuffed artichokes. This isn’t fancy, froofy food. Rather, it is down-home, roll-up-your-sleeves and eat-with-your-fingers food. Even my mother, who ate potato chips with a spoon, cast aside her cutlery for these Sicilian delicacies. Grandmother (as…


Senate Passes Bill Giving Canadians One-Time Grocery Rebate on July 5

With the Senate passing Bill C-46 on May 11, Canadians will be eligible to receive the so-called Grocery Rebate on July 5, which was promised in this year’s federal budget. “While inflation continues to come down for the ninth month in a row, in Budget 2023, our government is delivering new, targeted inflation relief for Canadians who need…