Looking for some historical insights into the Canadian snack world? Author Janis Thiessen, associate professor of History and Associate Director of the Oral History Centre at the University of Winnipeg, has you covered in this book packed with historical and well researched insights into the companies and influences of post-world war snack production. https://janisthiessen.ca/ When […]
from Snacks author Janis Thiessen A favourite recipe that I make often is a variation of my father’s and Marcella Hazan’s tomato sauce recipes: Ingredients ¼ pound butter ½ red onion, chopped 28 oz can San Marzano tomatoes Pasta of choice Parmigiano Reggiano, grated Directions Melt a LOT of butter in a frying pan (a ¼ pound
Expecting a baby in 2023? You’ll want to grab a copy of this book and keep it handy throughout your pregnancy. Author Lindsay Taylor holds your hand through each stage of the journey to ensure you equip your body and the baby’s growth with the healthiest choices. https://www.thefooddoula.com/ Lindsay is not only a mom herself, but
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from The Food Doula Cookbook Orange vegetables, including sweet potatoes and carrots, are excellent sources of beta carotene, which the body uses to make vitamin A. Vitamin A is crucial for the functional development of baby’s organs and immune system. Pairing betacarotene-rich vegetables with a high-quality fat, such as avocado oil, helps the body take
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The Food Doula Cookbook eliminates the guesswork of what to eat during pregnancy, empowering moms-to-be to be nourished, energized, and confident — from conception through the three trimesters to postpartum. In addition to 90-plus easy-to-follow recipes for delicious, author Lindsay Taylor provides nourishing meals best suited for each trimester and postpartum recovery, Lindsay also offers
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Snacks is a history of Canadian snack foods, the independent producers and workers who make them, and the consumers who can’t put them down. Janis Thiessen profiles several iconic Canadian snack food companies, including Old Dutch Potato Chips, Hawkins Cheezies, and chocolatier Ganong. These companies have developed in distinctive ways, reflecting the unique stories of their
Your new cooking BFF! You can add this to virtually everything. Try it on rice, on meat or tofu, in your burger, ramen and pretty much anything. These award-winning products will have your taste buds lingering for more…and potentially create an addiction. You can try all 3 flavors in 230 mL size: Chili miso OKAZU,
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Cooking trends come and go, but slow cookers continue as a beloved and trustworthy kitchen staple. Planning a meal can be almost as satisfying as cooking it. But when life is just too busy to cook, the best meal planner knows a slow cooker can do it all for you. Today”s Everyday Slow Cooker is
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The foodie buzzword for the past decade is “fusion”. So why not Japan inspired food brand in North America.? That’s what Abokichi did – which means “fortunate avocado” – bringing you products that are unique, flavourful and made with the best ingredients. Who are the faces behind the product? Jess was inspired by the Japanese
from Abokichi (Fumi Tsukamoto) Have you tried a latke before? It’s a type of potato pancake that’s part of the Jewish cuisine and traditionally prepared for Hanukkah. It’s absolutely delicious and quite easy to make! We made some recently and wanted to share the recipe with you all! See below for more. Servings: 12 Prep &
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