It’s Dec. 24, which means you’re too late for online shopping, Clicky McGee. You’re going to have to go out into the world, interact with people and listen to tediously overplayed Christmas music through tinny shop speakers. Or wear earplugs. […]
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Book Review: Salt Sugar Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us, by Michael Moss
I will admit to a certain amount of soul-searching about my role running and writing for this website. Any thinking person with a basic understanding of nutrition can’t look at a modern supermarket without at least some measure of horror. […]
Review: Almond Fresh Noel Nog
We’ve been over this. Eggnog is awesome. Thick, rich, creamy and generally delicious, it’s a seasonal treat that temporarily contributes to the annual December stretching of the waistline. We’ve examined the difference between Original, Classic and Light eggnog, and we’ve […]
Review: Popchips Nacho Cheese Tortilla Chips
After the deliciousness that was the Katy Perry kettle-corn style Popchips I sampled a couple months back, I thought I’d try another Popchips flavour. As someone who is genuinely trying to keep calories and overall food consumption in check, the […]
Review: Hawaiian Host Macadamias Glazed with Kona Coffee
In the deepest days of an Alberta winter, I allow myself to fantasize about sunny places with beautiful beaches, Starbucks patios sheltered by the shade of palm trees, and easy access to the Sunday New York Times. I know some […]
Review: Awake caffeinated chocolate bar
Finally, at long last, a chocolate bar for the student cram session. Not only can you satisfy your snack-craving with an Awake chocolate bar, but you can also get a caffeine jolt equivalent to drinking about 3 cans (355 mL […]
Review: Heinz Tomato Ketchup Blended with Balsamic Vinegar
Sometimes, food brand extensions are magic. For example, Honey Nut Cheerios are fantastic, but regular Cheerios do nothing for me. Other times, brand extensions are useless additions to a store’s shelf space, the kind of thing that seemed like a […]
Review: Mariani Vanilla Flavoured Yogurt Raisins
I’ve been nearly tempted into buying these for over a year, as I keep seeing them near the grocery store produce section when I’m hunting for Craisins or dried blueberries. I finally buckled and bought a bag. I’m usually a […]