The Legacy of Peanut Butter (and Jam) in Canada 🍞🥜🍇
Peanut butter — a pantry staple across North America — has deep roots in Canada. The spread’s earliest formal origin traces back to a Canadian chemist and pharmacist, Marcellus Gilmore Edson, from Montreal. In 1884, Edson patented a method for milling roasted peanuts into a “peanut paste” — an early version of what we now know as peanut butter. Peanut Bureau of Canada While peanut butter was born in Canada, the classic sandwich pairing of peanut butter + jam (or jelly) — the ubiquitous “PB&J” — has its earliest known recipe from the United States. The first published mention dates …
Why Fast-Casual Restaurants Should Treat Snacks as Their Most Overlooked Profit Centre
In fast-casual dining — especially sandwich shops, cafĂ©s, and delis — the Point of Purchase (POP) isn’t just where customers pay. It’s where they make their quickest, highest-margin decisions. And nothing drives impulse sales faster than snacking. Most operators know this instinctively, but many don’t realise the full opportunity sitting right beside the till. The right snacks, displayed the right way, not only boost average cheque size — they often come with incentives, rebates, and retail support from the brands themselves. Here’s why snacks deserve a bigger role in your fast-casual strategy. 1. Snacks Are the Ultimate Impulse Buy …
Local Classic Worth the Drive: Why Orillia Bakery & Deli Should Be Your Next Takeout Stop
Local Classic Worth the Drive: Why Orillia Bakery & Deli Should Be Your Next Takeout Stop If you love a good sandwich — the kind built on freshly baked bread, stacked with quality deli meats, and assembled with the care only a long-running family shop can deliver — then Orillia Bakery & Deli belongs on your must-visit list. For more than 40 years, this Orillia staple has been doing takeout right, offering a level of freshness and craftsmanship that sets it apart from anything you’ll find in a chain. Whether you’re passing through cottage country, craving a hearty lunch, or …
Canada’s Land-Based Gaming Venues Are Partnering with Take-Out Brands During the NHL 2025–26
On Canadian hockey nights in 2025, you are no longer choosing between the arena, the sofa or the casino floor. Food delivery brands, NHL teams and gaming operators are working together so you can watch the game, order your favorites and place a bet from almost anywhere. Hockey has always been at the center of Canadian sports culture, but the way you experience a game night is changing. Instead of just heading to a bar or catching the late game at home, you now see delivery logos on the boards, betting brands in the intermissions and casino dining concepts promoted …
Why Takeout, Hockey and a Quick Online Game Have Become the New Social Routine in Ontario
Why Takeout, Hockey and a Quick Online Game Have Become the New Social Routine in Ontario Across Ontario, weeknights are turning into a familiar rhythm built around good food, live hockey and small moments of entertainment that fit easily into your evening. As days get shorter and temperatures drop, you start to notice how much comfort you take from a routine that feels simple and steady. You finish work, step out into the cold and pick up something warm from your local takeout spot, the kind of place where the steam from the bag fogs up your car windows, then …
Variations of blackjack to play whilst in Canada
Blackjack has long been a beloved traditional casino game within Canada. Whether this is when visiting one of Canadas land-based casinos in Ontario or enjoying one of Canada’s highly regulated online casino sessions from your home. From classic versions to games with modern twists, in-house and online blackjack has evolved into several variations, each with unique rules, side bets, and strategies. If you’re looking to mix things up, here are some of the available variations of Blackjack games that Canada has to offer. Classic Blackjack (a.k.a. Traditional 21) With any variation of a game, the traditional version will still …
World Pasta Day, Canadian Style
When people think of comfort foods, one of the first things that comes to mind is a bowl of pasta. Maybe it’s mac and cheese, simple buttered noodles, or a fresh vodka sauce. Pasta is a staple on dinner tables and takeout menus across Canada. But the age-old debate remains: when it comes to shape, which ones win? While preferences vary across Canada, Italy, the birthplace of beloved pasta, offers some insight into the country’s favourite shapes. Let’s dig in to see the top picks in celebration of World Pasta Day! Spaghetti – 70% It’s no surprise that spaghetti takes …
Patty King: A Scarborough Staple Serving Toronto’s Favourite Snack
Patty King: A Scarborough Staple Serving Toronto’s Favourite Snack Tucked away at 321 Progress Avenue in Scarborough, Patty King Bakery has been a cornerstone of Toronto’s Jamaican patty scene since 1981. What began as a modest retail bakery in Kensington Market has grown into a beloved institution, supplying patties across the Greater Toronto Area .​ A Taste of Tradition Founded by a family with roots in Jamaica’s baking industry dating back to 1948, Patty King brings authentic Caribbean flavours to Toronto. Their menu features a variety of patties, including spicy and mild beef, chicken, and vegetable options, all encased in …
Mortadella: The Meaty Star of the Sandwich World
Mortadella isn’t just another deli meat — it’s a slice of history. Silky, savoury, and speckled with rich cubes of fat, this Italian classic has been turning simple bread into something spectacular for centuries. From Ancient Rome to Today Mortadella’s roots go all the way back to ancient Rome, where sausages were seasoned with herbs and ground by hand in mortars — the origin of the name itself. Fast-forward a couple thousand years and Mortadella Bologna has become the gold standard, celebrated for its smooth texture, delicate spices, and occasional pistachio or peppercorn surprise. Why Mortadella Works So Well in …
Celebrate Chai Day with Chaiiwala 🤎
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chaiiwala Canada (@chaiiwalaca) You know we love our food holidays — and this year, we can’t wait to raise our cups for Celebrate Chai Day with Chaiiwala of London! đź“… Mark your calendars: September 21stHere’s the deal: buy one large hot Karak Chai and get another one FREE, on the house. (In-store only — so grab a friend and make it a chai date.) But that’s not all brewing. Chaiiwala isn’t just pouring tea — they’re stirring up a bit of cultural movement across Canada. Since opening their first …
