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A sandwich with an [almost] unlimited shelf life?
Your favourite sandwich could soon remain unspoiled for years in your bag. Scientists at the University of Minnesota have discovered the astonishing properties of ‘bisin’, which is produced by naturally occurring, nontoxic bacteria, and which doesn’t cause any allergy. The beauty of this compound is that it kills harmful bacteria, including salmonella, listeria and the […]
From sprint to marathon
Note by Cinzia: Our regular readers already know our team member Éloïse, through the articles that she has written here on Pestoblog. In her latest article here, we learn two things: Firstly, that her university course at the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Italy keeps her super busy. And secondly, that the members of the […]
Canadian cheese makers win big at the American Cheese Society competition
The American Cheese Society hold its 2011 conference and competition in Montreal, last week. Many Canadian cheeses made from cows’ milk were named as category winners, and Louis D’or, a firm, organic, farmstead cheese produced by Fromagerie du Presbytère in Quebec, placed third overall in the ‘Best of Show’. You will find the complete list […]
Our « Heart-Healthy » Meal Plans snagged top spot of Best Diets Rankings
A panel of 22 health experts including nutritionists and specialists in diabetes, heart health, human behavior, and weight loss, reviewed detailed assessments of the 20 most popular diets, and top-ranked the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet. We are very excited about this result, which proves the effectiveness of our Heart-Healthy Meal Plans. Indeed, […]
Apples and Yogurt at McDonald’s
McDonald’s just announced that, by the beginning of next year, the children’s meal boxes will include a strawberry yogurt, a half-order of apples and a half-order of fries. This is obviously a step in the right direction, but critics complain that these changes dont’go far enough to fight childhood obesity. McDonald’s in the U.S. is […]
Peanut-sniffing dog goes to school
I am very fond of dogs and love to hear and/or watch dog stories. I’d like to share with you this one about a peanut-sniffing service dog and his peanut-allergic master. By the way, are you aware that we offer a Nut-& Peanut-free Meal Plan?
What you eat matters. For you and for the environment.
The Environmental Working Group has just released a new report, titled « Meat Eater’s Guide to Climate Change and Health », that allows both consumers and experts to easily understand how food choices affect both our health and our environmental footprint. Their conclusion can be summarized as follows: Eating less meat, greener meat and healthier meat is […]
Backyard Chickens
Have you ever thought about raising hens in your backyard? It is now perfectly legal to do so in Seattle, New York and in a few Canadian cities, such as Vancouver, Victoria, London, and Niagara Falls. Some rules are imposed on the chicken owners about the maximum number of hens allowed in the backyard coop, […]
No Vacancy in Montreal’s community gardens
If you’d like to grow small plots of vegetables in one of Montreal’s many community gardens, I am afraid you’ll have to wait a while, because the 8,000 individual spaces are all taken up by fellow urban gardeners. I have heard that in some areas of town, the waiting list is so long that a […]
Louis D’Or, Canada’s best cheese
I finally managed to taste the Louis D’or, from Fromagerie du Presbytère in Sainte-Élisabeth-de-Warwick in Quebec. This is the same cheese which was awarded the 2011 Canadian Cheese Grand Prix, organized by Dairy Farmers of Canada, two months ago. Louis d’Or is named for the farm that produces the organic milk used to make it. […]
Fashion show, the Italian way
Elegance. Quality. Simplicity. These are three words that clearly evoke Italian design and Italian fashion in particular. A few weeks ago, the Italian Institute for Foreign Trade invited me to a very nice show at Daylight Café in Old Montreal.
A slow food café in India: meeting with Dr Vandana Shiva
Dr Vandana Shiva, the famous environmental activist, has been inspiring me for many years. Her unrelenting fight for changing the practices of modern agriculture and for protecting the diversity of food resources, led to the creation of Navdanya, a network of seed keepers and organic producers spread across 16 states in India.
