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Celebrating the summer solstice
A solstice occurs when the apparent position of the sun, as seen from Earth, reaches its northernmost or southernmost extreme. In the northern hemisphere, the summer solstice usually falls between June 20 and 22, and these are the longest days of the year.
Seven “Italian” Foods you wont’ find in Italy
Back from her first trip to Italy, my friend Susan was puzzled that she could not find there any of her favourite “Italian” dishes, such as “Pepperoni Pizza” or “Spaghetti with Meatballs” and asked me for an explanation. My take is that when the first waves of Italian immigrants arrived in North-America from Southern Italy […]
Recipes From Grandmothers Around the World
The wonderful aromas of grandma’s cooking that waft all over the house are heartwarming, reminding us of fond memories and bringing comfort and wellbeing to us. It’s like this all over the world, but favorite dishes vary with country and with each granny. If you want to get a peak into the creativity and love […]
Do vegetarians live longer?
According to a new study published last week in the online version of , vegetarian diets are associated with reduced death rates. Professor Orlich of the Loma Linda University in California, and colleagues examined a group of 73,308 men and women Seventh-day Adventists, for almost 6 years between 2002 and 2007. Study participants were categorized […]
Blue as … a lobster
Yep, blue lobsters do exist for real and they are not genetically modified ;), but the odds of catching one in North America are 1 in 2 million. Last Friday one such specimen was caught off the coast of Nova Scotia then thrown back into the water because it was too small to keep. The […]
Sea-buckthorn: A super food
Berries rich in antioxidants have become increasingly popular in recent years. We’re all familiar with blueberries, red currants and cranberries, but some bold and enterprising farmers in Canada are helping us to discover others. One such discovery is the vitamin-rich sea-buckthorn fruit. In fact its vitamin C content is 30 times greater than oranges while […]
Fine dining at maximum security in Toscany
Fancy a fine dining experience with a difference? I’d like to recommend the “Cene Galeotte” at Fortezza Medicea in Volterra (not far from Pisa). At only €35 (about $47) for a 6-course meal, including wine, you’ll have a memorable experience.
Luxury cantaloupe melons fetch $16,000 at auction in Japan
The season for locally-grown cantaloupe melon has just started in Japan. A pair of 3.7 kg Yubari melons sold at auction last Friday for 1.6 million yen (about $16,000), one of the highest prices ever paid for the coveted orange-fleshed fruit. In a country where a single apple can cost more than $5 and a […]
Tap water is safe in Montreal
After 36 hours of stocking up on bottled water during what was the biggest boil water advisory in Montreal’s history, residents can once again drink from their faucets. All tests turned up no harmful bacteria is present in the city’s drinking water source.
Taste of the Food Terminal on May 25th
The Ontario Food Terminal is opening its doors to the public for one day only on Saturday May 25th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Did you know that this fresh produce wholesale market is the third largest in North America? For just one day you can visit its facilities and actually see where produce […]
Boil-water advisory in Montreal
The city on Montreal has issued a warning affecting some 750,000 Montrealers. The residents of the following areas are warned to boil the somewhat brownish water flowing out of their taps or use bottled water until further notice: Verdun, Point-St-Charles, St-Henri, Côte-St-Paul, Ville-Émard, Westmount, Côte-St-Luc, Hampstead, Town-of-Mount-Royal, Anjou, Montreal East and the off-island town of […]
“Himalayan Viagra” empties schools
Have you ever heard of yarsagumba, the “Himalayan Viagra”? This strange fungus, called “Cordyceps sinensis” by scientists, contains many benefits for the human body, in terms of health as well as sexual performance. In fact this plant comes from a fungus that infected a caterpillar to feed itself and eventually kill it. When the snow […]
