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  • Safety first: What you need to know when buying small-batch, artisan cosmetics

    Sephora might be a utopia for makeup lovers, but independent makeup companies shouldn’t be overlooked because of worries over sanitation standards. “As a small-batch cosmetics company, I try my absolute hardest to put out a safe, quality product that my customers can trust with each and every batch,” said Liisa Perin, owner of Chirp Cosmetics Company, an artisan cosmetic company based in Sault Ste. Artisan, or ‘indie‘ cosmetic companies, are usually run by individuals or small teams.

  • Why taste isn’t the most important factor when we buy groceries

    As food prices continue to soar, it can be a challenge to stretch your dollar at the local grocer. A recent Global News Ipsos poll shows that Canadians are purchasing groceries based on the price of the products available — not freshness and taste. 59 per cent of people surveyed considered price to be one of the most important factors when choosing which food products to purchase.

  • Why it‘s time you searched for artisan cheese in your grocery store

    The cheese that is found in the dairy section, next to the eggs and milk, is referred to as ‘common mass-produced cheese’ or ‘commodity cheese.’ These cheese products can be made with modified milk ingredients, usually in powdered form. Modified milk ingredients are less expensive than whole milk, which helps to keep the price of these cheeses low. The pricier cheeses in the deli section are actually classified as fine cheese or artisan cheese.

  • Hacks to help you get even more out of your cheese

    Canadians are dedicated cheese lovers.