Metro has been servicing the communities in Quebec and Ontario for decades. Established in 1947, Metro expanded to 73 stores within ten years of operation, reaching a whopping $10 million in revenues in 1957. In the following years, usual difficulties in the retailing business determined some of the company’s operations. Various name changes took place […]
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Where to start with shopping like a pro
How many times did you walk into a store having planned your shopping trip? Shopping for groceries as well as for anything else takes some level of consideration, will power, and a system to save you money. What usually happens when you shop randomly Most of the times when we shop without a plan we […]
How to choose a wok
When you’re super busy and all you have in the fridge are a bunch of different ingredients you’ve no idea how to cook, a wok could come in handy. Not to mention that now that we’re well into spring and summer’s on its way, you’ve all these fabulous vegetables that cook up real fast. Note […]
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Everything a wok is good for
You’re already used to using the wok for stir-fries, but did you know you can cook so much more in a wok, including using it for deep-frying and steaming? The wok is an extremely versatile frying pan that can easily substitute your standard pans when cooking potatoes, vegetables and burgers, not to mention it is […]
An interesting history of the wok
One of the most versatile cooking pans ever, the wok has a long history stretching from Asian countries to India. Although recognized as a Chinese invention, the world’s first woks may have actually existed long before what we now know to be the wok. Flashback to the Han Dynasty Archeologists found models of little pottery […]
5 bread varieties that you must try
How much bread have you eaten in your life – prepare for more, and how many varieties have you tried – there are more than 100 different types in the world? Cakes and pastries aside, bread is a top indulgent baked good for a majority of Canadians. Fresh rolls, buns, fresh white loaf are all […]
What to buy after Boxing Day Sales and Best January Deals
Are you feeling a bit of that shopping blues after the holidays? Not to worry, we’re all in this together. Only the savviest of shoppers are really that determined that they don’t overspend during the festive season and Boxing Day Sales. Most of us though find it difficult to stick to a strict budget despite […]
Why Choose All-Natural, Environmentally-Friendly over Conventional Gifts
Whether it’s you the one who always prefers natural and healthy over conventional products or you have people in your family, or perhaps friends with a different lifestyle, when it comes to sourcing all-natural and environmentally-friendly gifts, you have more options than you think. From online shops to artisan boutiques, Canada’s marketplace of natural gifts […]
The Right Way to Pick out Presents for the seniors in the Family
So much talk about Christmas presents around this time of year and here’s another one right here, but isn’t it important, since we’re already making a financial effort to also dedicate some time and effort into picking something that people in our lives will actually like? Yes we take comfort in knowing that our parents, […]
Tell Me Where You Do Your Christmas Shopping and I’ll Tell You What to Buy
Which is it, online or in-store? Where do you usually go for Christmas shopping? Maybe you belong to that segment of the population that prefers to compare prices online but shop in-store. Many Canadians still choose to take in the festive mood in actual brick-and-mortar stores than to shop online, despite the usual aspects that […]
Cinnamon – The World’s Once First, Nowadays Second to Third Most Popular Spice
When it comes to nominating the world’s most popular spices, cinnamon is right there, next to peppercorn and cumin. It represents a staple spice in many households all around the world, but it originated in ancient Sri Lanka. Treasured since thousands of years ago, cinnamon was a favorite amongst the Egyptians and the Romans who […]
Aloe Vera for Skin Care
For thousands of years, people have been using Aloe Vera to treat skin conditions of different kinds. Whether to heal a wound, treat a burn, minimize frostbite damage or neutralize acne, this product of nature was part of ancient cultures medicine and in biblical times, it was rendered the plant of immortality by the Egyptians […]
Feta Cheese – What you need to know
Is there any other type of cheese that comes to mind when you hear Greek cheeses? Feta is the type of cheese that most people recall before any other. But did you know that although feta is registered as traditionally Greek other countries also produce it? And very well too, as in other countries produce […]
Cheeses of the Balkans
Throughout South-Eastern Europe, in countries like Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Romania and Greece cheese mongers work fervently every day to produce an array of artisanal cheeses and give the world an abundance of cheese varieties that range from milk’s to goat’s and sheep’s or a combination of milks. Not just in France, but cheese is […]
Philadelphia and other cream cheeses
Philadelphia cream cheese – the original Philadelphia cream cheese dates back to 1872. In 1872, a dairyman by the name of William Lawrence made the first cream cheese in the world, which he branded as Philadelphia, Kraft tells us. Nowadays, Philadelphia cream cheese is most often associated with cheesecake, but it’s very common to eat […]
What is enriched rice anyway and is it safe to eat?
Many of those on a carbs-up diet eat plenty of rice on a weekly basis, some up to 3x a day. Depending on the type of rice you choose, you could be adding to your health more nutrients than you realize. Nutritionists recommend primarily brown rice, which boosts a generous amount of B-vitamins, fiber and […]
Since a long time: Essential oils throughout earlier history
The history of essential oils goes back to many, many moons ago and actually starts with the history of plants used for therapeutic purposes. As such, history tells us that people started using plants and herbal remedies to treat and heal conditions since 18,000 before Common Era. We don’t know exactly when essential oils became […]
The fiddlehead – a most curly vegetable
Fiddleheads, fiddlehead ferns or fiddlehead greens are wild edibles that come out early spring. The plant is also commercially harvested and has various culinary uses. It has been consumed since the Medieval Age in Northern France and has been a part of Native Americans’ diet for centuries. Fiddleheads are mainly cooked using either the boiling […]
Popular in Mediterranean cuisine, but what exactly is Calamari?
A lot of people are more familiar with the word squid than with calamari, although calamari and squid refer to the same food. Calamari is the Italian name for squid, which is a sea animal with tentacles. It’s these tentacles that make the popular Mediterranean dish named fried calamari. Squid, however, can be prepared in […]
To Shop Well: Small Trips Turn Big, but You Don’t Have to Feel Guilty About It
About shopping: it’s not the same for everyone. And sometimes it doesn’t go as planned. Here are some theoretical scenarios. Shopper number one goes out to shop for groceries, and comes back with groceries. Shopper number two goes out to shop for groceries, and comes back with groceries, eyeliner, mascara, two new lipsticks and a […]
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