Expedition To Canada I: A Mysterious Neighbour
Dear American readers! You may think you know your massive neighbour to the north, but I’ll bet you don’t know about some of our signature foods! For everyone who’s never been to Canada, We’re going to present a smorgasbord of truly Canadian dishes – some of which will surprise you!Read More →
Sunday Musings: Plant Based ‘Meat’ Sales Declining
The common impression is that plant-based meat substitutes are being heartily embraced by consumers. But a new survey in the U.S. reveals that reports of major-percentage increases in sales don’t tell the whole tale. In fact, sales of plant-based ‘meats’ are declining…Read More →
Fast Food Week: Quick Service Restaurant and Snacks News!
With American Thanksgiving just a few days away, there are Holiday specials all over the place. Popeye’s is entering the Mac & Cheese War. General Mills is popping out two new snacking cereals. And Reese’s and Hormel have a couple of holiday novelties you have to see to believe…Read More →
Eating Alone: Could It Be Bad For Your Heart?
We’ve long known that eating alone has emotional consequences. But now a team of researchers reporting to The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) say solo dining can have cardio consequences as well. Especially for older, post-menopausal women…Read More →
Subway Tuna Scandal UPDATE: Lawsuit No. 3 Launched
Subway sub shops have had a rocky ride the past ten years or so. More, if you count the bad karma laid on them by their efforts to cut costs by slicing their meats and cheese thinner and thinner back in the 2000s and 1990s. But nothing has caused the chain more pain than its Great Tuna Scandal…Read More →
Expedition to Bulgaria III: Desserts And Sweets
We’re nearing the end of our culinary tour of Bulgaria – a culture that has roots in the Slavic tribes but also owes a lot to the Ottoman influence. It’s in a unique position, situated at the juncture of the Balkans, Greece and Turkey. And its desserts and sweets are equally varied and delectable…Read More →