To potato or not to potato
by Xenia Semenova First, I would love to introduce you to an easy recipe from my childhood called pastry potato. Fun fact – you will not use any potato. You need cookies, which can be the cheapest ones, usually the
by Xenia Semenova First, I would love to introduce you to an easy recipe from my childhood called pastry potato. Fun fact – you will not use any potato. You need cookies, which can be the cheapest ones, usually the
by Kseniia Semenova It’s the easiest dish and always wins the prizes. When you are in a rush leaving home and need to prepare a fast lunch to go. You just need a tortilla (Mexican round-flat-bread, or anything looks like
By Xenia Semenova From the beginning I want to confess I am an oven person. Having a little oven or a toaster oven at home is my personal essential. When you have a turkey size oven it’s a survival bonus.
by Hailey Goebel The meals associated with the holidays draw friends and families together around tables and feed our sense of nostalgia. We all have memorable stories about the food prepared and the recipes passed on from generation to generation.
By Dale Cabuquin It was just a trip for entertainment. Little did he know, it would change his life. Michael McDowell went on a dog sledding trip in Ottawa in 2016 – something he now calls an animal exploitative industry.
Windsorites are lining up out the door at local bakeries eager to purchase paczkis, traditional Polish baked goods. Steimar Bread, an Italian bakery in Windsor, has been serving baked goods since 1959. While paczkis are a hallmark of Polish culture,
A Windsor bakery is busy preparing for their opening day by donating bread to Windsorites in need. Cobs Bread has donated about $5,000 worth of baked goods for every day they have trained their bakers. In preparation for their grand
On Jan. 20, Premier Doug Ford announced that indoor dining would resume with a 50 per cent capacity limit. Earlier this year, the province implemented restrictions on businesses due to a spike in Omicron cases. This included a ban on
Grocery store employees are noticing how the inflation rate increase is affecting Canadians. According to Canada’s Food Price Report, food insecurity will be a big issue for Canadians in 2022 with the food prices rising. Families and grocery store employees
Gordon Stock from Ontario Fruits and Vegetable Association says that with the supply chain issues in North America, the biggest issue farmers are facing is input costs. With more than 40 ships backed up at the port in Vancouver, farmers could be
After months of working from home, some people have found they are weighing in heavier than before multiple lockdowns began in March 2020. Last December, the province entered a second major lockdown where most places of recreation as well
Cottam has no stoplights and only around 2100 residents, but its 14 main street businesses are set to welcome a new kid on the block. An area franchise is rolling into Cottam. It has been over six years since Cottam
Last year’s on-street patio program will be in effect again this year, as the City of Windsor has waived the fees associated with opening an outdoor patio for restaurants and bars. On Feb. 22, City Council announced that businesses intended to open curbside
It has been really difficult for everyone to maintain a balanced diet during this past year. We all have been binge-watching our favourite TV shows and eating a hefty amount of sugar and sodium alongside, without even realizing how harmful
With the holidays fast approaching Windsor residents find themselves at a crossroads whether to cook a full Christmas dinner or just order take out. “Since we can only have a limited amount of family in our home for the holidays,
A local man wants to bring Indigenous culture to Windsor with unique cuisine. Native Wonders Gourmet Grub on Ottawa St. serves indigenous staple foods and Canadian dishes. Right next to the food area is Native Wonders Gifts and Gallery, so you can have a bite to
Over 10 services are provided in Windsor to address the millions of pests and rodents that roam around but very few specialize in cockroach removal. At times, restaurant workers are asked to keep quiet about what goes on in the
A popular Windsor restaurant announced on Sunday they will be closing at the end of January. Josh Fraser, owner of Rino’s Kitchen and Ale House, posted on Facebook this is the last week the restaurant will be open for regular
Urban farming – the practice of growing a significant amount of food in an urban setting – is beginning to take root among Windsorites. Types of urban farms include community gardens, setups on rooftops, over balconies and in repurposed