Food & Drink

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Food safety alert as cheese recall expands in Canada

In July, a staple of Canadian deli counters—Mount Becher Buffalo Medium Cheese—faced an unwelcome spotlight as federal authorities sounded the alarm over potential listeria contamination. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) wasted little time expanding its recall of Mount Becher Buffalo Medium Cheese, targeting several batches distributed in British Columbia and Ontario. The move followed […]

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Meet the local Italian restaurant winning hearts and awards

On a humid Barrie evening, the windows of Bacio Trattoria glow with the promise of something rare: authenticity plated without pretence. The restaurant’s recent Consumer Choice Award stands less as a trophy, more as quiet validation of a philosophy steeped in memory and painstaking craft. In a world where culinary trends flicker and fade, Bacio’s

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Unveiling the breadcrumb magic behind perfect chicken tenders

The first bite of a homemade chicken tender delivers a shattering crunch that echoes through the kitchen, promising comfort and satisfaction in equal measure. There’s an alchemy at play—golden breading, tender chicken, and a fragrance that pulls family and friends to the table almost by instinct. Homemade chicken tenders have become a fixture in kitchens

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Sobey’s Makes the First Move—Is Change Coming to Your Grocery Cart?

Sobey’s didn’t just stock their shelves this week; they stocked the headlines, too. As the first major retailer to put pen to paper on Canada’s new grocery code of conduct, Sobey’s—along with Lactalis Canada—has set the stage for a showdown in the aisles. The question now lingers like the scent of fresh bread: who’s next?

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Spring in Barrie Tastes Like Carrot Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

There’s a particular thrill in Barrie when spring’s first bright mornings arrive, and with them, the scent of carrot cupcakes wafting from kitchens and bakeries alike. It’s not simply the carrot’s earthy sweetness that stirs anticipation, but the velvety crown of cream cheese frosting—soft, tangy, and unapologetically lush—that marks the change of season here. In

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Shoppers Are Obsessed with These 2025 Costco Finds

Hustle through a Barrie Costco on any given Saturday and you’ll catch a symphony of carts, chatter, and the undeniable aroma of garlic butter wafting from the bakery. Costco’s 2025 bestsellers aren’t just products—they’re cultural touchstones, sparking debate, delight, and more than a few cravings among Canadian shoppers. Costco has long defied the store-brand stereotype,

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