Here's what's cooking around town today...
I wonder what the statue looks like - Sean Kelly Keenan of Eye puts his life on the line for the rest of us and tries out a bunch of new fast food chain special offers. They were so good, he created the Pukie awards to reward the "winners". [Eye]
"Foodies" are comparing Winterlicious menus and raving about the best meal deals in town, but no high-end joint can compare to the deal available at Friday night supper at Dufferin Grove. [Plato Putas]
The Fisheries minister is in China, trying to sell that country on seal meat, as well as fur and hearts. [National Post]
Cookies! They're the new bacon. Okay, maybe not but they could be. [Gremolata]
Everyone who's been so far has loved Duggan's, and not just for the beer. [foodpr0n.com]
Show us your roots - at this time of year root vegetables are hearty, seasonal and cheap. There's squash in there too - not a root veg last time I checked, but it goes well with them, so fill your plate. [National Post: The Appetizer]
Bottoms Up! A list of drink and cocktail links. [The Jolly Inebriate]
And in the winter, no drink is better than hot chocolate - now in a decadent grown-up version. [Christie's Corner]
Also great in winter, pea soup - hot, hearty and cheap. [Well Preserved]
Oh, New York City, stirring up trouble again. This time, it's an initiative to reduce salt in restaurants and processed foods that will likely spread across the US, and yes, probably into Canada as well. [National Post]
New tests for peanut allergies will determine the difference between life-threatening allergies and those who simply have a high sensitivity. [Globe and Mail]
And in Food For Thought - pop-up restaurants, the effects of the cold weather on farmers in the UK, and living with the kitchen we have. [Save Your Fork]
