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 …

Once upon a time the ancient Romans and Greeks believed that grains of wheat represented fertility. They would throw these grains at newlywed couples to encourage them to bear children. Eventually, these grains of wheat were baked into bread served at weddings, and, over time, people started to bake what we now call wedding cakes. In modern times, the wedding …

Organizing foods in your walk-in cooler or walk-in freezer is incredibly important because it allows you to find everything you need quickly and it minimizes the number of times that you need to access the cold storage space. The more frequently you access the cooler or freezer, the more likely cold air will escape and frost will build up on …

In home kitchens, customers will find it sufficient to buy and store enough meats and produce to feed a family for a few days before making another trip to the grocery store. In restaurants, however, kitchens have to fulfil the orders of many customers over the course of a week, and the amount of cold storage space required for the …