Expedition To Kenya I: Many Foreign Influences Blend
Although Kenya is best known to many in Europe and the Rest of the West as a former British colony, Kenyans themselves have embraced their ancient culture following independence and their traditional cuisine has made a big comeback. We’ll look at Kenya’s most beloved ‘original’ dishes…Read More →
Sunday Musings: Hallowe’en Back or Gone For Good?
I ask this ‘social studies’ question in a food blog because Hallowe’en is coming on apace and most of the candy and snack makers have already flooded the stores with their wares. Will the October 31 ‘holiday’ pass as it used to, before COVID-19? Or will it remain a ghost of the past?Read More →
Fast Food Week: Quick Service Restaurant And Snacks News!
What a big week on the Fast Food beat! Lots of unusual product announcements and some downright crazy ones. On the other hand, SONIC has a pretty good looking new Broccoli and Cheddar tot. Doritos is apparently launching hot sauces. And Cardi B is fronting a new vodka-infused whipped Cream…Read More →
Food Bank Folly: Donors Unclear On The Concept?
I can’t make up my mind whether this story is the result of some really squirrelly thinking by otherwise-well-intentioned citizens, or a really stupid prank at the expense of the Devon, UK Food Bank – or maybe simply a promo stunt prompted by a freakish happenstance at the donation box…Read More →
MIND Diet May Help Fight Development Of Alzheimer’s
I’ve just tripped across a new Diet regimen – new to me, anyway – that’s designed to protect the brain from the effects of neural plaques that usually lead to cognitive decline. It turns out that adhering to a modified Mediterranean Diet may be just what the doctor ordered…Read More →
While We Were Trekking The Pyrenees In Andorra…
…Lots of other food-related news was happening. John Lennon famously said, “Life is what happens while you’re making other plans.” And I want to get us all up to speed on that account before moving forward with more of our regular wide-ranging, intellectually challenging, 5-star posts…Read More →