Sunday Musings: Was ‘Soylent Green’ Prophetic?
Major corporations and governments remain confident they can ‘catch up’ on global warming and its attendant evils, in spite of the persistent warnings by scientists and weather experts that we, as a global society, won’t make the deadline for converting to sustainable food and energy systems…Read More →
Fast Food Week: Quick Service Resto And Snacks News!
Celebrate National Cheeseburger Day today! Make your own or take advantage of a whole herd of specials being offered by the big burger joints. While you’re at it, try one of the new fall-special beverages being offered at multiple Fast Food outlets. And take a gander at the latest Chicken Sandwiches…Read More →
A Moment of Madness: Heinz’s New ‘Packet Roller’
I think we’ve all been out somewhere, chowing down on a grab-and-go meal, and experienced mild dismay when we couldn’t get the last drops of – whatever condiment – out of the plastic pillow pack. Now Heinz is offering a new gadget it says will change your life…Read More →
Obesity Cause Theories: Food Quantity vs. Quality
A bold new theory about the root cause of obesity has emerged in a ‘perspective’ article published in the latest issue of The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. The authors propose that obesity is not caused by eating too much, but by eating the wrong stuff and warping your metabolism…Read More →
Expedition To Estonia III: Deserts and Beverages
So far, on our visit to Estonia, we’ve been shown a host of hearty, heavy, meaty mains and sturdy, storied breads. Bit if that’s what you thought Estonia was essentially about, you’re in for a sweet surprise. Today we’ll survey some the country’s elegant desserts and beverages…Read More →
Expedition To Estonia II: Ancient And Venerable Breads
As we mentioned, briefly, yesterday, Rye grain has been a central pillar of Estonian baking throughout the country’s history. Though most Estonian breads do contain Rye flour, some also contain wheat flour and other starches, and the variety of breads enjoyed there is surprising…Read More →