Dieting: ‘Demand Control’ Doomed From The Start?
The phenomenon of the ‘failed dieter’ has loomed large over the whole issue of weight control since the ‘dieting’ – classically defined as the restriction of food intake – began. Now, researchers say this example of ‘demand control’ is doomed to fail for most who attempt it…Read More →
Expedition To Portugal III: Deserts and Beverages
Yesterday, we surveyed Portuguese Breads – just a few of the hundreds of varieties found in every corner of the country. Today, we’ll see a few more breads – sweet deserts – along with custards, cakes and puddings. And we’ll take a look at some of Portugal’s signature beverages…Read More →
Expedition To Portugal II: A Cornucopia Of Breads!
If they like their meats in Portugal, they love their breads! And they incorporate bread in a whole tribe of specialty dishes, snacks and hand foods. So this post on Portuguese breads will be divided into two parts – one on Bread-based dishes and snacks, and another on ‘pure’ breads…Read More →
Expedition To Portugal I: So Near, And Yet Not Spain…
Portugal has a reputation for maintaining its individuality in the face of cultural pressure from neighbouring giant, Spain, over a span of centuries. In fact, the two countries have been in competition with each other since before the New World was discovered, and it seems to be a ‘win-win’ situation…Read More →
Sunday Musings: Restos Fear Hostile Customers, Counterfeits
Jurisdictions around the globe are now phasing in new Covid-19 Vaccine IDs, and restaurateurs are facing what they fear will be an army of hostile customers – who either don’t have such IDs, or try to get into eateries using fake papers. There are consequences for diners and restos alike…Read More →
Fast Food Week: Quick Service Resto And Snacks News!
We have a Chef’s bounty of new and returning menu items, new combos, more Hallowe’en specialty products, Doughnuts and Wings specials to celebrate the start of the NFL season, a Day of the Dead treat from Pop Tarts, and – this is no Hallowe’en trick – glow-in-the-dark Pringles…Read More →