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Canada needs its dairy supply management system
Trump wants us to get rid of our “nasty” dairy supply management system and the tariffs on US dairy products. This proposal raises significant concerns about our food security and economic independence. Read more...
Why I Epicure, and will continue to do so.
Food poisoning is a rough experience at any age, but all the more debilitating when one is 71 years of age. And that's what happened to me last week. Read more...
Delicious Discoveries: A Spice Affair's New Offerings for Epicure Fans
Well, that didn't take long! Kudos to Montreal-based spice blender A Spice Affair for swiftly addressing the needs of former Epicure customers. They have brought back three favorites: SPG, Everything Onion, and Everything Dill. Below, you'll find enticing descriptions for each product, directly from the company’s web shop. GPS - Garlic, Pepper & Salt "Your ultimate flavour compass to help you navigate the kitchen like a pro! No directions? No problem. With garlic, pepper, sea salt, and a dash of parsley at the wheel, every dish is a detour worth... Read more...
Exciting Developments at Epicure: What You Need to Know
There are a couple of developments regarding Epicure this week. The reaction ranges from glee to fury! Read more...
EPICURE IS DONE
The bankruptcy trustee has ended the inventory liquidation sale. I'm sure there was some inventory remaining, but probably not a lot and I am have no idea what will happen to it. Read more...
My story
Bette Davis said it best: “Growing old ain’t for sissies.” She also said: “The key to life is accepting challenges. Once someone stops doing this, she's dead.” Read more...
Just 4 Chocolate Chip Cookies
I can eat the whole batch guilt-free! How did I not know about this before now? Read more...
Who is A Spice Affair?
This Montreal-based firm believes everyone deserves to eat delicious, nutritious, clean food starting with the most fundamental of ingredients: spices. Read more...
Who is Epicure?
Epicure was a home-grown Canadian success story started by Sylvie Rochette, who initially sold a blend of spices at a market in Central Saanich. Read more...
Gerber Baby Food Recall: Chronobacter
Cronobacter is a bacteria that occurs naturally in the environment. It's sometimes found in dry foods, such as powdered infant formula, powdered milk and herbal teas. While Cronobacter  infections are rare, they can be fatal for infants, and can be serious in elderly people and those with weakened immune systems. Read more...
Plant-based Milk Listeria Outbreak
In early July, reports of a listeriosis outbreak prompted the Public Health Agency of Canada to investigate and subsequently recall "plant-based refrigerated beverages," commonly referred to as milks, sold under the Great Value (WalMart) and Silk labels across Canada. Read more...
Cinnamon contamination poisons U.S. kids
In March 2024, the Food and Drug Administration in the U.S. alerted consumers there to confirmed instances of lead-contaminated cinnamon products. Read more...