A Double Down political storm

Trudeau once said that “There’s no place for the state in the bedrooms of the nation.” But apparently, there is a a place for the state in the stomachs of the nation: Canadian Press reports that the sale of the KFC Double Down sandwich may be reviewed by the Ontario government: Ontario Health Promotion Minister Margarett Best was asked about the Double Down today, and said it was something the province could investigate. Best said it wasn’t something that the government had discussed, but added “it’s certainly is something we may look at and review.” To be fair, Best didn’t actually raise the issue – and most likely, not knowing what she was talking about, decided not to close any doors. And once that door is not closed, then media are free to say that Ontario may do a review – after all, the Minister didn’t say no so it…

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Double Down to cross border

It turns out that I won’t need to go on a shopping trip in order to enjoy the new sandwich sensation from KFC. Many readers (thanks to J-F for sharing healthzone.ca’s analysis and Laura for sharing treehugger’s article, and to all others who were afraid I would miss this culinary event.) Two Original Recipe chicken breasts (filet removed), two pieces of bacon, two slices of processed pepper jack cheese, and of course, the Colonel’s Sauce. What’s not to like? One acute observer would note that the american recipe calls for two melted slices of Monterey Jack and pepper jack cheese – which sounds better than the processed pepper jack cheese announced in Canada. Other differences: the American version is 540 calories, 32 grams of fat 1,380 milligrams of sodium while the Canadian version is also 540 calories, but only 30 grams of fat. Oh, and a paltry 1,740 milligrams of…

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It’s Gold, baby, Gold!

I didn’t do it when the Canadian Women won the Hockey gold, but I had to do it to celebrate the double Gold when the Men won their Olympic Tournament as well. How? Well, with the New York Fries’ Golden offer, of course. To properly celebrate, I had to find a partner in crime, and it seemed fitting to enroll my wife into this lunch time celebration. One woman. One man. Two Golden Poutines. (…for the price of one!) After redeeming my coupon – which took some time, the staff seemingly unaware of their HQ promotion, and/or insisting that it had expired (when the date was clearly showing) – we were able to sit down and enjoy our Golden meal. I have to admit, contrary to my last visit, I did not feel the usual “dryness” in the fries. What is it? Were the fries fresher? Did we get less…

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New York Fries goes for Gold!!!

I know I just talked to you about New York Fries, and no I haven’t gone back. Yet. But I will do so if Canada wins some Hockey Gold Medals!! Why? I just received this e-mail from the New York Fries Headquarters… If Canada wins Gold, I get a free poutine!! Well, yes, I have to buy one, but still… It’s Gold baby, Gold!!! You are receiving this e-Newsletter because you told us you want to learn more about New York Fries and all the amazing things we’re busy doing.   NEW YORK FRIES IS GIVING YOU ONE MORE REASON TO {CHEER FOR TEAM CANADA} IF TEAM CANADA WINS THE GOLD (WOMEN’S OR MEN’S), NYF WILL SEND YOU A COUPON FOR 2 FOR 1 POUTINE TO USE THE NEXT DAY. GO for GOLD CANADA! ———– UPDATE – Feb. 25 @ 20:42 GOLD, BABY, GOLD!!! UPDATE – Feb. 28 @ 18:02…

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