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What's there to say, really? I'm a Canadian Journalism student who loves to write. I've done it since I was a child and I hope to continue writing 'til I'm in my grave. Prior to Journalism I went to the University of Toronto, St. George Campus for English

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Food & Drink > Cuisine & Food (Other) What is your favorite snack food and why?: 2 of 22
Despite my desperate attempts to control my eating these days I always find myself drawn back to the snack cupboard. Everybody has one: it's that little niche of your house where all the crackers and candy, cookies and nuts, cereal and chocolate and everything else tasty that's not necessarily good for you is kept. I love th... More..
Food & Drink > Drinks (Other) What is your favorite beverage?: 8 of 62
There are so many things I could put here. I could go with something hot, like coffee, tea or hot chocolate. I could become an alcoholic, opting for beer, wine or coolers. Maybe some soda: ginger ale, root beer, grape crush. But no. None of those things. I may enjoy most of them, but truth be told, I owe my allegiance to one... More..
Food & Drink > Cuisine & Food (Other) What are the top 10 foods that you like?: 10 of 58
I really need to stop doing these food-related top ten lists. They always seem to cost me money, as I run out to the store afterwards for at least one of the items on the list, if not more. Sigh. Here's my listing of the top ten meal items I prefer. I'll stick to breakfast, lunch and dinner, as tossing in dessert items would... More..
Food & Drink > Candy & Desserts Top ten sweets: 6 of 33
Oh man. Candy. Sweets. Delectables. There are so many different kinds of awesome sugary choices that this is going to be a tough list to fill - and chances are good I'm going to be very, very hungry by the end of it. What a tough life we writers lead. - Licorice. No, not that nasty black stuff that tastes like the bottom of ... More..
Food & Drink > Cuisine & Food (Other) What is your favorite fast food and why?: 6 of 31
Let me make one thing clear now. I do not like fast food. It tastes good, yes, but regardless of the brand it always makes me feel icky afterwards. As if I need to get into a bathroom and clean my face off right away lest the pimples start growing on top of one another. There's just too much grease in the stuff, almost regar... More..
Food & Drink > Fast Food Good ways to save money at fast food restaurants: 2 of 9
Considering fast food restaurants are already at the bottom of the food price chain, you'd like to think people would put up with the cost of a burger with good grace. But not me. I like to get as much food as I can without having to spend much. As such whenever I got to a fast food restaurant I employ a variety of methods t... More..
Food & Drink > Dairy Products & Eggs What is your favorite flavor of ice cream?: 6 of 21
I enjoy many flavors of ice cream. Anything with chocolate or caramel in it has my instant devotion; even better if there are chunks of brownie, Rolo or cookie in it. But I think, ultimately, that I owe my allegiance to one ice cream god, and one alone - cookies and cream. I still remember when I was first exposed to cookies... More..
Food & Drink > Cuisine & Food (Other) What's in your favorite sandwich?: 12 of 39
When it comes to food I lack diversity. I tend to find one or two favorites and I stick with them. Yet those 'one or two' favorites make for a problem, as I seldom have one item that stands out above the rest; a few items will always compete for my attention, and I'll favor one over the other at different times of the week. ... More..
Food & Drink > Candy & Desserts The most popular candy bars of all time: 1 of 2
I can't consider myself a chocolate connoisseur, but being a former child and all-around chocolate lover I do know my share of brands. As such I think I at least provide the most popular candy bars in MY estimation, and hope that they jive with the general consensus. Here, then, are my top ten favorite candy bars of all time... More..
Food & Drink > Breads, Grains, Pasta & Rice The best cereal on the market: 1 of 1
Having sampled many a cereal over the years (and on an almost daily basis, to boot) I find it easy enough to narrow down a few of my favorites. Some just plain stand out over the rest, and given that many are near carbon copies of one another the original will generally win out. That said, I have a tough time choosing one sp... More..