Ice cream is a popular treat that many Canadians enjoy year-round. Ice cream could be served as a dessert, a snack, a special occasions cake, and even as topping on iced coffee! But just like other dairy products, ice cream should be carefully stored in the freezer until it is ready for consumption. For food safety reasons, the freezer or …

After a two-year hiatus, the CNE (also known as The Ex) is back at Exhibition Place in Toronto. Founded in 1879, The Ex is Canada’s largest annual fair. Families can enjoy plenty of food, sports games, live entertainment, and a large carnival midway with games and rides. Food vendors at The Ex have always tried to showcase their skills by …

It’s very important for owners and employees of businesses to stay safe while working at night, no matter what season it is. Of course, it’s easier for someone to slip and fall on ice and snow during the winter, but it’s also possible to trip over things on the ground during the summertime. According to WorkSafe Saskatchewan, people who work …

It is an exciting time to be living in Toronto this summer. Not only are many of the city’s food festivals re-opening for the first time since the pandemic, new food festivals are now coming to the city! Dubbed the “Woodstock of Eating” by the New York Times, Smorgasburg is the largest weekly open-air food market in the U.S. Launched …

Hey everyone! You could win free swag from Coolmate Rentals this summer by taking a picture of our trailer on the streets or at events and festivals throughout the Greater Toronto Area. All you need to do is find our trailer with the penguin logo and snap a picture of it with your cell phone or camera (we love nice …

It’s finally that time of year when everyone is ready to hang out with friends on the patio over a pint of beer and a lot of smoky, delicious BBQ meats. According to a 2019 study conducted by Statista, Canadians’ top favourite foods to grill on the barbecue are: steaks (43%), hamburgers (31%), ribs (9%), and hotdogs & sausages (7%). …

In recent years, many dog owners in the US and Canada have switched their dog’s diet from dry kibbles to fresh cooked and raw meats. Even large pet retailers like PetSmart have installed in-store coolers and freezers for the storage of fresh cooked and raw meats for dogs. But why did this food trend catch on amongst dog owners? According …

As the temperatures rise and the day becomes longer, many Canadians are looking forward to patio season and enjoying a few drinks outdoors with friends. If you are someone who likes white wine, you will probably notice a difference in taste between white wine that’s been chilled and white wine that’s been stored in room temperature. According to Punch magazine, …

Chicken eggs are one of the most popular ingredients in cuisines around the world. In Canada, we often consume eggs in our meals and we even put them in our drinks (like eggnog!). But did you know that eggs can be contaminated with salmonella and other bacteria that cause food poisoning? To get rid of salmonella and other harmful bacteria …

Toronto Mayor John Tory announced in early March that street festivals, concerts, and outdoor events will be coming back to Toronto this spring and summer. This is welcome news to not only businesses and event organizers but to everyone in Toronto who have not been able to participate in any public festivities over the past two years. Among the many …