Can you really be allergic to alcohol?

Some people get allergy-like symptoms when drinking alcohol, but can you really be allergic to alcohol? Alcohol allergies are rare, with documented cases primarily involving a...

Starbucks becomes first National Coffee Retailer to accept reusable cups for drive-thru and mobile orders

Starting January 3, 2024, customers will be able to use their own clean, personal cup for every visit at all company-operated stores and participating licensed stores...

Hate salad or veggies? Just keep eating them. Here’s how our tastebuds adapt to what we eat

Do you hate salad? It’s OK if you do, there are plenty of foods in the world, and lots of different ways to prepare them. But...

The science of the ideal salad dressing

Summer means salads. And salads are even more delicious with a good dressing. Most salad dressings are temporarily stable mixtures of oil and water known as...

Ensure a safe and delicious holiday feast: How to use a food thermometer to prevent foodborne illness

Most holiday festivities include preparing and eating food. Addressing uninvited guests (pathogens) that lurk in the background is crucial amid the joy and celebration. As food...

Grocery code launch being held back by some retailers: Board report

How the Christmas pudding, with ingredients taken from the colonies, became an iconic British food

As an American living in Britain in the 1990s, my first exposure to Christmas pudding was something of a shock. I had expected figs or plums,...

Chicken doesn’t need to be washed before cooking – here’s why

Social media isn’t exactly known for being a welcoming place to have a productive discussion or share your opinions. Even the most inoffensive posts can breed...

New Tim Hortons scented candles, jigsaw puzzle and kitschy holiday sweater among the giftable and collectable items in this year’s Tims holiday merchandise collection

Get a head start on your holiday shopping at Tim Hortons restaurants across Canada with the new Tims holiday merchandise collection, which includes a set of...

This Thanksgiving − and on any holiday − these steps will help prevent foodborne illness

  Thanksgiving is a time for gathering with friends and family around the dinner table. No one wants to cause their family or friends to get...