Q. It’s summer, it’s school vacation, and some of us are merrily embarking – or not-so-merrily being dragged – on camping trips. One delicious highlight/distractor for all? S’mores. Where did these gooey campfire treats originate? . A. In 1927, Loretta Scout Crew published the first known recipe for s’mores in

Q. It’s hothothot this B.C. long weekend. Whom do we have to thank for inventing this beautifully juicy relief on a stick? . A. Most credit 11 year old Frank W. Epperson of Oakland, California for the invention of the popsicle. After an intense day of outdoor play, Frank retired inside

Q. Plenty of us would be more than happy to have breakfast food at any meal. Eggs, fried potatoes, fresh berries, tea…what’s not to like? What are some of the most beloved breakfast foods? . A. In 2024, the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University surveyed 9,000 Canadians on their

Q. The might macaron has found its way from the secret cookbook stashes of France to baking sheets across the world. Was this colourful, easy-hide treat created to satisfy queenly cravings? . A. It was not. Though it inevitably found its way onto royal tea sets, the macaron grew up

Q. You’re feeling peckish; you’ve got a hankering for a snack. Which flavour are you most likely to crave? How do your cravings compare to others? . A. One Poll surveyed 2,000 American adults about their fiery food cravings. Which flavour won? Hint: Augustus Gloop fell into it, Lucy, Ethel

Q. Restaurants and online shops spend a great deal of time word-smithing their food offerings. Are the waves of artisanal chocolate running down a ‘slope’ or a ‘bank’ of ice-cream? But can the way our food is described affect our taste experience? A. Yes. Yes it can. Imagine you are

Q. Dinner is done. Your main stomach may be full, but your dessert stomach is very much still open for business. Which sweet treat will bring you the most delight? Which desserts do people crave most? . A. Last year, One Poll and Nothing Bundt asked this sweet question of

Q. Pity the poor parent trying to introduce nutrition to the child with a heightened sense of smell, colour, texture, and taste. “You’ll like it!” 🤗 Pity the poor child faced with a fetid, sooty lump of death disguised as food. 🤐 Which foods are kids most likely to reject

Q. Those kindly neighbours from two doors down have brought you over a jar of their favourite anchovies. “I mean…they’re the best!” Are you jumping for joy? Or silently vowing to never open your front door again? There’s no doubt that certain foods are intensely polarizing. Oysters, anyone? 😷 Which

Q. You don’t have to look far to find classic cocktails with fearsome names. Examples? . A. Blood and Sand Said to be named after a 1922 Rudolf Valentino movie, the original Blood and Sand combines scotch, Cherry Heering liqueur or brandy, sweet vermouth, and orange juice. . Corpse Reviver