Onions will stay fresh for ‘weeks’ at these ‘perfect’ conditions

Onions produce ethylene gases, which speeds up the ripening process. And the high moisture content of potatoes is harmful to onions.  By keeping onions and potatoes together, they both will rot faster than if stored on their own.  Sliced onions keep best in an airtight container in the fridge for one week. You can store … Read more

Condiments are getting more competitive. Does yellow mustard still cut the mustard?

Did Subway discontinue yellow mustard in Canada? That’s the chatter online, as franchise owners on Reddit, customers on X and Facebook, and a notice sent out to parents of a school lunch program all allege the sandwich chain has stopped offering a beloved Canadian condiment. On Thursday, some parents of children at a school in Kingston, Ont., received an email notice.  “Subway will not be able to provide the … Read more

Loss of cooking skills has hurt our ability to adapt to rising food prices, experts say

Cost of Living1:56Mike von Massow Skyrocketing prices have taken a big bite out of what Canadians are able to serve up for dinner but food economists say our ability to cope has been worsened by our collective decline in cooking skills. “We are less able to cook than we were 30 or 40 years ago, … Read more