According to Forbes magazine, the very first popsicle was invented by a man named Frank Epperson in San Francisco, California. In 1905, when Frank was only 11 years old, he left a container of soda pop with water and a mixing stick outside on a freezing cold evening and discovered the next day that his accidental creation tasted really good! …
El Nino Means More Hot Days This Year
Major news outlets in Canada and the US have declared the return of El Nino to North America for the first time in seven years. But what exactly is El Nino? According to the National Geographic magazine, El Nino is “a climate pattern that describes the unusual warming of surface waters in the eastern Pacific Ocean”. In simple terms, this …
Modern Weddings Are More Fun!
According to Country Living magazine, weddings from a century ago were simple but less fun than modern weddings. While modern weddings often take place in a church, a park, or a restaurant/food venue over the weekend, weddings from a century ago often take place in the family home on a weekday. Back then, there was even a rhyme to help …
What’s Your Favourite Cocktail Ice?
Did you know that different cocktail drinks require different types of ice? Standard ice cubes that measure approximately 1 inch by 1 inch are the most frequently used type of ice in cocktails. These cubes tend to fit into most types of cocktail glass and they take longer to melt due to their thicker surface, which means drinks could retain …
Top 6 Types of Frozen Treats
If you’ve ever wondered where ice cream comes from, or who invented it, the answer is not so clear. Researchers have observed frozen treats being enjoyed around the world by different cultures throughout history, but no one has ever been credited with creating the first frozen treat. One of the earliest records of humans enjoying ice cream was during the …
What’s Your Favourite Cheesecake?
When the word “cheesecake” comes up in conversation, most of us will likely think of the smooth, rich, cream-cheese based dessert that’s served in most restaurants and available in the frozen section of most supermarkets. But did you know that there is more than one type of cheesecake? For example, the widely popular New York-style cheesecake is rich and creamy …
The History of Carnations on Mother’s Day
Did you know that carnations are the official flowers of Mother’s Day? Traditionally, white carnations honour mothers who have passed away, while pink carnations celebrate mothers who are still living. Florists say they are seeing other types of flowers, like roses, lilies, and hydrangeas, become popular gifts for Mother’s Day in recent decades. But the simple carnation remains in high …
Bread Stays Fresh Longer in the Freezer
Did you know that you could extend the shelf life of a loaf of bread when you keep it in the freezer, but if you put it in the refrigerator, it would go stale very quickly? Scientists have noticed this strange phenomenon for some time now, and they said this happens because the cold but not yet freezing temperature of …
The Zellers Diner is Back…As a Food Truck!
For those who may not know or remember – Zellers was a popular discount store chain that operated hundreds of retail locations across Canada in the 1990s. The Zellers brand, unfortunately, started to experience slow sales due to fierce retail competition beginning in the early 2000s. Unable to recover from its losses, Zellers closed its last retail location in Canada …
Growing Popularity of Bison Meat in Canada
Have you seen juicy cuts of bison meat sold in the grocery store lately? Or perhaps the menu at your favourite local restaurant now has bison steak as one of its entrées. More and more food and grocery businesses in Canada are selling bison meat in recent years due to its rising popularity. But what makes bison meat different from …