U.S. Pizza Price Index Reveals Regional Disparities
More for the sake of feeding curiosity than providing essential economic information, we present the latest U.S. Pizza Price Index. And the data show there’s a serious disparity in pie affordability across the national map. I wonder if this is indicative of differences in the pies themselves from region to region?Read More →
Expedition To Greenland II: Breads, Sweets and Beverages
Yesterday we surveyed the Inuit-rooted Greenlandic diet – based largely on fish and sea mammals – and asked ourselves if we were ready to try delicacies like Narwhal Blubber and Muskox Tartare. Today, we’ll look at Greenland’s European-sourced Breads, Sweets and Beverages…Read More →
Expedition To Greenland I: A Window On Inuit Culture
We’ve just been to Iceland on our continuing gastronomic tour of the world. It’s actually part of Denmark and the national menu reflects that. Neighbouring Greenland is also part of Denmark, but its traditional cookbook is reflective of its indigenous people – the Inuit…Read More →
Sunday Musings: Will Robots Disrupt The Pizza Market?
We told you, a couple of years ago, about a robot Pizza kiosk developed by an Italian entrepreneur. The idea was to provide fresh-baked pies the way vending machines drop sandwiches. Any time, anywhere. Well, an adventurous start-up is preparing to introduce similar machines in the States…Read More →
Fast Food Week: Quick Service Resto And Snacks News!
Lots of news from Pizzaville this past week. Domino’s, The Hut and Little Caesar’s all weighted in with noteworthy announcements. While Dominos is giving away millions of freebies, Wendy’s is offering free breakfasts. And Krispy Kreme is collabing with Hershey’s on S’mores Doughnuts…Read More →
Asian Nuttiness: Cheesy Ramen? Drinkable Curry?
These two nutty Asian offerings just couldn’t wait until tomorrow, to appear in our Fast Food Week rundown of the top grab-and-go sector announcements of the previous week. Do they stand up to a real taste test? Are they really going to wow consumers? Do we need them at all?Read More →