Expedition To Philippines II: Breads Simple As The Mains
We’ve looked at breads in many cultures in many parts of the world, and they all seem to share some overall characteristics. Filipino breads are no exception to this rule. Most use yeast to leaven themselves, while some mimic muffins. But there the overt similarities to other breads end!Read More →
Expedition To Philippines I: A World Of It’s Own…
This week, we’re taking a culinary trip to the Philippines – a nation composed of 7,640 islands that’s had a colourful and varied history, and has evolved a culture that incorporates influences from around the world – as well as preserving its own unique traditions…Read More →
Sunday Musings: Monthly Obesity News Roundup
No guarantees that we’ll be bringing you a regular monthly Obesity News Roundup – but there has been more than enough obesity-related publishing activity in the learned press over the past four weeks to rate a special roundup that will get your little grey cells pulsating…Read More →
Fast Food Week: Quick Service Restaurant and Snacks News!
Another week, another bumper edition of Fast Food Week! This time, there’s a soft drink that tastes like a candy, a candy bar that tastes like a cinnamon bun, a cereal that tastes like a shake, and a Pop Tart that tastes like a waffle. And a Hallowe’en jerky that tastes like …the hottest thing you’ve ever tasted!Read More →
Strange Breadfellows: Unlikely Burrito Filling Mashups
Okay… I’ll admit they’re hits with me, and you may not agree. I’ve recently tripped across a few pairings and combos for burrito and taco filings that might seem nutty at first – but only until you try them. This is what ultimately comes from acquiring the Breakfast Burrito habit…Read More →
Schoolyard Mentality: Arby’s vs. McD’s – And The Double Down
This past weekend, in Fast Food Week, we noted reappearance of the legendary McRib sandwich at McDonalds, just when Arby’s launched its new Country Rib ‘real’ rib sandwich. Now, another legendary sammy is back for a month, reigniting an old controversy…Read More →