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2026: The Summer That Wasn't
I distinctly remember the year of the Great Flood Watch party when we assembled near the river bank to see when the river would crest, how many homes would be affected, and if ours would be one of them. Read more...
A Tale of Two Tacos
An explanation for the Epicure Taco Seasoning conundrum. Read more...
It's RV Season 2026!
When we arrived in the second week of May we were greeted by a nesting goose in one of the veggie planters. She was not happy to see us. Read more...
An amazing 'clean-eating' Easter Dinner!
Plan a scrumptious gluten-free Easter dinner with these healthy lifestyle products from Epicure and A Spice Affair. Read more...
Loblaws hacked!
Loblaws, Canada's largest food and pharmacy retailer, has reported what it described as a "low-level data breach" in which basic customer information - names, addresses and phone numbers - were accessed by a bad actor. Read more...
Will 2026 be the year of the kitchen garden?
Over the past 12 months, food prices in Canada have continued to climb and, according to a forecast by researchers at Dalhousie University, Canadians can expect food prices to rise by another 4 to 6 per cent next year. This increase has been largely driven by higher costs for meat products, along with steady gains in other sectors. Meatless Monday? Try Tuesday through Saturday as well! Rising meat prices combined with a growing interest in sustainable eating have led many Canadians to embrace plant-based meals throughout the week, not just... Read more...
Of lunch ladies and PB&J
Besides my revulsion at what some parents sent their kids to school with for lunch (a package of ramen noodles and a Twinkie, blech) my strongest memory is the constant vigilance I had to exercise for the presence of peanut butter sandwiches. They were verboten because there were children at the school with peanut allergies. Read more...
The Fiery Fun Behind Food’s Hottest Craze
Hot sauces, flaming snacks, and tongue-tingling peppers seem to be popping up everywhere lately—if you haven’t noticed, your taste buds definitely have! Spicy foods are heating up kitchens and conversations from coast to coast, and everyone wants in on the action. So, what’s driving this deliciously daring trend? Read more...
Dog treats cause Salmonella outbreak
The number of Canadians sickened by handling salmonella-contaminated dog treats has grown to 32, with illnesses reported in Ontario, Alberta, B.C. and the Northwest Territories. The number of people hospitalized has climbed to eight. Read more...
An un-bearable frenzy
Last Thursday, Starbucks released its $43.95 Bearista glass cold cup for the holiday season, sparking immediate sellouts and even in-store scuffles as customers scrambled to snag one. The limited supply led to social media outrage. Read more...
Update Salmonella Outbreak | Canada: Pistachios
As of October 21st, 117 Canadians have reported salmonella poisoning due to pistachios imported from Iran. This includes 17 people, age 2- 95, who have been hospitalized nationwide. People started getting sick in March, and reports increased in September. On September 27th, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) blocked all imports of pistachios from Iran. Read more...
One Year Later
I conceived the idea for My Epicurean Kitchen at the beginning of Summer 2024, when I saw so, much, Epicure for sale on various reselling sites, like Facebook Marketplace, eBay, Poshmark. So many former reps were trying to sell their inventory, and so many Epicure buyers were trying to declutter their cupboards, that I thought, hmm, there has to be a better way to connect Epicure Selections fans with these sellers. And there were many buyers who were looking for their favourites that had been "vaulted" or discontinued. Read more...