Annabelle Goodman — During TIFF I stopped at Valens Restaurant for a breakfast en route to my first film of the day. I was so amazed I promised myself a speedy return visit. It is so affordable. How do they do it? ...
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Council of Canadians boycott Nestlé bottled water
Dylan Penner – The Council of Canadians launched a national boycott campaign against Nestlé in Guelph last night. Guelph and the neighbouring region of Wellington County are currently ground zero for a battle between a local community protecting their water ...
Read More »Monsanto-Bayer merger bad news for our food
Colin Todhunter — GlobalResearch.ca — Monsanto has accepted a $66 billion takeover bid from Bayer. The new company would control more than 25 per cent of the global supply of commercial seeds and pesticides. Bayer’s crop chemicals business is the world’s second ...
Read More »Hot, dry weather brings sweet, bountiful apples
Kelly Ciceran — A hot and dry Ontario Summer 2016 with plenty of sunshine is translating into an extremely sweet and flavourful apple crop. It’s sunshine that changes starch levels in the apple into sugar, so this year’s apple crop ...
Read More »Habañero heat full circle after almost 30 years
Eric Ginsberg (Triad City Beat) — The unofficial Belizean Embassy is located on Winston-Salem, N.C.’s stately Runnymede Road, just west of Hanes Park and RJ Reynolds High School. That’s where Michael Touby, the self-described “ambassador of heat” lives, and it’s where he ...
Read More »Freeing aquaculture project from assessment is irresponsible, unlawful
Neville Crabbe — The Atlantic Salmon Federation (ASF) is alarmed and disappointed by the decision of the Newfoundland and Labrador government to release the proposal by Grieg NL Seafarms Ltd. from any further environmental assessment. Grieg plans to produce up ...
Read More »Review of La Vecchia Ristorante on Yonge St.
Annabelle Goodman – Thank you La Vecchia for a perfect summer day’s lunch. I wish I could remember who recommended this restaurant. I would send them a bottle of champagne. My dining companion, a very dear friend, lives in the ...
Read More »Review of Barista & Chef on St. Clair Ave W
Annabelle Goodman – I recently discovered this new gem on St Clair near Oakwood. We had a spectacular dinner and I vowed I would return soon for a brunch. The perfect opportunity came when my musician grandson arrived from New ...
Read More »Review of Fieramosca on Prince Arthur Ave
Annabelle Goodman – When two family members came here from Calgary I wanted to entertain at a fine lunch. Fieramosca immediately came to mind. The restaurant is in an older house that in the past has housed many different restaurants. ...
Read More »Review of Rush Hour on Dufferin Street
Annabelle Goodman – This is not a repeat review. It is another review. That means I couldn’t stay away from Rush Hour. Twice in one week is a record for me. I have often stated how much I like the ...
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