Category Archives: Other Culinary Thoughts

Some miscellaneous mentions about other food and culinary related topics

Dutton Foodland: A Culinary Pilgrimage

Posted on December 6, 2025 by Marsha Idella

Walking into the brand-new Foodland felt surreal — like I’d accidentally driven to London. I literally walked in, realized I didn’t even grab a cart, and had to go back out to re-orient myself. 😂 Parking was a breeze (a … Continue reading →

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Pistachio Potential: How Lindt Could Level Up

Posted on September 24, 2025 by Marsha Idella

The Lindt Dubai Style Pistachio & Kadayif bar looks indulgent, but once you break it open, the ratio is heavily weighted toward chocolate. The pistachio layer is thin, and the kadayif crunch is more of a whisper than a highlight. … Continue reading →

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Coffee brew pipe for the tradesmen

Posted on January 7, 2018 by Marsha Idella

What’s a plumber to do when they need a coffee on the job, there’s no hydro and it’d take to long to go to a coffee shop? BRIPE: a coffee brew pipe that makes hot, fresh coffee in under 3 … Continue reading →

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Rhubarb Salsa

Posted on June 14, 2016 by Marsha Idella

The Rosy Rhubarb Fest in Shedden was a success for me because I had Rhubarb salsa for the first time and I’m obsessed! Thank you to the Englehart’s for

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Cookery Bank: My Favourite Chef in my hometown, West Lorne

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Marsha Idella

    I got to meet Jeff Crump, one of my favourite chefs and owner of my favourite restaurant: Earth to Table Bread Bar in Hamilton. But what’s more exciting is I got to meet him in my hometown of … Continue reading →

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Chocola-tea from Spirit Sister is a delicious combination of my most favourite drinks: 2 thumbs way up!

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Marsha Idella

“hot chocolate meets tea in this healthy and delicious liquid love in a mug: both a treat and drink all in one!” Continue reading →

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President’s Choice chocolate chip pancake mix is fantastic!

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Marsha Idella

I just had to try this and I’m so glad I did. These chocolate chip pancakes are like mini cakes, so moist and so chocolatey! I also like to add lots of berries. Yum!

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Dark chocolate & sea salt Kind Bars

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Marsha Idella

I already love the Kind bars, but now I’m in love with them after having the Dark chocolate & sea salt flavour! It really is the perfect balance of nuts and good tasting dark chocolate, but the little hints of … Continue reading →

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Snacks: love the seaweed

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Marsha Idella

I love these roasted seaweed snacks. I was so happy to find them at Fortinos, the local grocery store. And even happier to learn they are also at Costco! They help you hit that salty, thin, crunchy snacking craving, yet … Continue reading →

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Tea Filters

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Marsha Idella

I love having Teavana’s paper tea filters on hand for my loose leaf teas. They are great to use for your tea pots and cups you don’t have infusers for,  tea on the go, gift ideas, sharing tea samples with … Continue reading →

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