I read a post somewhere recently that stated independent Fast Food Joints will only survive the great sector shakeout that’s coming in the next ten years if they jump into the wacky menu item bandwagon and feature at least one signature wacky, viral dish. I’m, not sure that’s the way to go…Read More →
It’s crazy enough that some folks make their living as competitive eaters. But, now, a new craze is sweeping North American colleges and high schools: Kids are actually forming clubs dedicated to the staging of eating competitions. And what they’re eating is guaranteed to surprise you…Read More →
Pizza Hut is famous for using off-beat, off-menu tactics in its fight to retain Top Pie status in the Chain Pizza Joint market niche. And it’s been a while since they launched one of their crazy promotional ideas. Their latest comes just in time to stir things up in otherwise placid Pizzaville again!Read More →
Along with Tourtière, Cretons and Tarte au Sucre, Poutine is one of the signature native dishes of the province of Quebec, in Canada. I’ve blogged before about the origins of the dish and I’ve opined as to how it should be made. But, today, I’m going to pass on the original, small-town diner recipe…Read More →
This has been brewing all week and it’s time I weighed in. Canada’s national broadcasting network tested a number of Fast Food ‘Chicken’ products and discovered that Subway’s contained Soy protein and ‘non-Chicken’ DNA. Then, Subway fought back, trying to defend itself against the allegations…Read More →
Science has come up with an explanation for why some people are driven nuts by the sounds made by noisy eaters. If even the sound of the Cat slurping up his Turkey Delight makes you’re teeth chatter, rest assured that you’re not crazy – you just have a ‘special’ brain…Read More →