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The End of the Buffet?: How Buffets Are Adapting To Covid

By Catherine Toovey • Oct 12, 2020 • No comments

Even before the world entered into a global pandemic, some customers were wary of buffet-style dining, where the same utensils are constantly touched in order to scoop food onto each individual plate. With major food chains, this could equal hundreds of different hands a day touching the same surfaces, which was already a health concern to some. Now, buffets have had to adapt to new Covid-regulated health guidelines, with buffets being forced to change their ways – or having to close altogether. We take a look at how buffets are adapting to Covid in order to stay afloat, and what changes have been made in order to keep a sense of the traditional buffet.

How Will Restaurants Survive a Pandemic Winter?

By Catherine Toovey • Oct 5, 2020

With the start of fall comes changing leaves, pumpkin spice lattes, and sweater season. Unfortunately for restaurants trying to stay afloat during the pandemic, it also comes with cooler weather – and cooler weather signals the limited amount of time left in patio season, for those states who experience the cooler weather that accompanies fall and winter. In this article, we take a look at what restaurants are doing to prepare for the winter season, and how they will enable physical distancing as outdoor dining declines.

Beginner Tips For Cooking the Perfect Turkey

By Catherine Toovey • Sep 28, 2020

With Fall approaching, it’s only natural that Thanksgiving is on our minds. For those who have never cooked turkey before, the thought can be intimidating. But we promise you that by carefully following your grandmother’s famous recipe and by following a few tips and tricks from us, your first Thanksgiving dinner will be a success. Read on for our beginner tips on how to cook the perfect turkey.
Choosing the Right Type of Turkey

Doesn’t turkey simply involve going to the supermarket and picking up the biggest one you see? Not when you realize that there are plenty of options available to help tailor your turkey to your family’s preferences.

3 Quick and Easy Fall Recipes

By Catherine Toovey • Sep 22, 2020

Now that we’ve entered Fall, we’re getting the urge for pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg and rich, comforting ingredients. Even though we love to bake, it can be difficult to find the time to devote to it, not to mention finding new recipes. We’ve found 3 fall recipes that are not only quick and easy, but that the whole family is sure to love. Plus, you can serve them at Thanksgiving as an alternative to your traditional pumpkin and apple pies! Keep reading for 3 quick and easy fall recipes.

3 Tips to Eat at Your Favorite Restaurant During Covid-19

By Catherine Toovey • Sep 7, 2020

As the Covid-19 pandemic goes on into the fall season, many of us just want to get that last taste of summer. For a lot of us, that means going to our favorite restaurant and enjoying a great meal. Supporting restaurants is a direct way to support people in your community while also enjoying a delicious meal. If you’ve been missing your favorite restaurant, it is possible to dine out instead of ordering take out again. Here are our tips for dining out during Covid-19 to keep yourself, restaurant staff, and other patrons safe.

5 Restaurant Recipes You Have to Try at Home

By Catherine Toovey • Aug 31, 2020

The home kitchen is probably something we have all been spending a lot of time in since Covid-19 stay at home orders were put into place. You may have already loved cooking, but after months of trying just about everything in your kitchen from sourdough bread to making your own risotto from scratch, it may be time for a fresh change. Luckily, if you still can’t go to any restaurants for dining in, you can remake some of the best restaurant recipes in your own kitchen. Whether you’re stuck in the house, on a tight budget, or up for a new recipe, here are five restaurant recipes you have to try at home!

Top 4 Easy Take-Out Foods When You’re in a Rush

By Catherine Toovey • Aug 24, 2020

After having a busy day of work or school, you’ve definitely felt the struggle of trying to prepare a meal after a day full of work. The easiest thing to reach for is often a trip to a fast food drive-thru where you can grab your favourite burger and fries.
But fast food isn’t always the best option. With restaurants accessible online and ready-to-order pickup and delivery services, you can order from your favourite restaurants for a healthier meal experience. What’s more, there’ll be more thought into the preparation of your food, and it’ll simply just taste better.

Here are some of our favorite easy take-out foods that you should order when you’re in a rush.

The Best Restaurant Loyalty Programs

By Catherine Toovey • Aug 17, 2020

If you or your family are big restaurant lovers, you may have a few favorite places that you visit often. Whether you heard of it or not, one of the best ways to save money while dining out is by joining a restaurant loyalty program.
Being a member of a loyalty program often means collecting points and saving big on meals. They’re usually free to join or have a small yearly fee. This can be worth it if there’s a restaurant you find you’re going to a lot. Read on for some of the best restaurant loyalty programs out there.