After World War II, rationing in Europe made chocolate so expensive that an Italian pastry maker named Pietro Ferrero began adding chopped hazelnuts to stretch out his supply of chocolate to create what he called “Pasta Gianduja” – a hard paste that was sliced and placed on bread, like cheese. A few years later, he […]
Over the last few months, as we’ve all been spending more time at home, the Shop Talk blog has brought you a variety of simple and yummy do-it-yourself recipes – from pizza and hummus to guacamole and bread. Here’s another of our favorites: tomato sauce. Tomato sauce is a must for any kitchen because […]
While our lives are slowly beginning to return to normal, many of us are still spending a lot of time at home – including eating out or taking out a lot less. In our last couple of posts we showed you mouthwatering recipes to make your own guacamole and hummus. Today… it’s pizza! Americans […]
As millions of North American homeowners look for new ways to spruce up their home sweet home this year, they’re expected to spend more than $10 billion on interior design services. That’s a lot of money but the truth is today’s décor is about a lot more than just paint swatches and sofa pillows. And […]
