The Great Stork Derby: A Millionaire’s Macabre Social Experiment in Depression-Era Canada

The Great Stork Derby: A Millionaire’s Macabre Social Experiment in Depression-Era Canada

On Halloween night in 1926, Charles Vance Millar, a prominent Toronto lawyer and financier, passed away at the age of 72. While his death from a sudden heart attack was a loss to the legal community, it was the reading of his last will and testament that would ignite one of the most bizarre, controversial, […]


A Nostalgic Taste of the Depression Era: Vegan Peanut Butter Bread Reimagined for Modern Palates

A Nostalgic Taste of the Depression Era: Vegan Peanut Butter Bread Reimagined for Modern Palates

By Alissa Saenz Published: April 24, 2026 In a culinary landscape often dominated by fleeting trends and complex gastronomic feats, there’s a comforting allure in recipes that connect us to our past. Alissa Saenz, a seasoned vegan food blogger and former attorney, has masterfully revived a vintage treasure: vegan peanut butter bread. This recipe, rooted […]