Sunday Musings: Plant-based Eggs? What’s The Point?
Yesterday, I mentioned briefly a new product from a small plant-based food developer; a product that they are touting as revolutionary, a breakthrough in their technology, and a coming food crave-craze. Alas, I’m afraid I can’t share their enthusiasm for their new plant-based hard-boiled eggs…Read More →
Fast Food Week: Quick Service Resto And Snacks News!
A guerilla promo in the Fried Chicken Wars, new menu items, flavour/product crossovers, and multiple Novelty Alerts take the stage in this edition of Fast Food Week. As the world tries to open up again in the face of the COVID Delta variant, the Fast food folks just keep on doing what they do…Read More →
Live Longer FIle: Omega-3s Back In The News
There was a time, not too long ago, when clinical researchers were reporting amazing new findings about Omega-3 fatty acids almost weekly. The future looked bright and healthy if we just ate more fish, nuts and seeds. And the Omega-3 news also elevated our awareness of the Mediterranean Diet…Read More →
Chicken Wing Shortage: How About Pork Wings Instead?
No, Really. It’s not a national brand, but the spirit is the same. And maybe other, bigger Fast Food operators will follow suit. It’s the second shot (we know of) by a wing purveyor to pivot to another cut – this time, even another meat – to keep customers interested in the face of a chicken wing shortage…Read More →
Restos Take Covid-19 Controls Into Their Own Hands
Much has been made lately of the messed-up situation surrounding masking and mingling in an era when some folks are fully vaccinated against COIVID-19, others have just their first shot, and still others have no shots. But this post is not intended to be a discussion of whether we should all get vaccinated…Read More →
Expedition to Czechia II: Breads And Desserts
Yesterday, we looked at a selection of lesser-known Czechian mains and specialties – aside from the obvious Schnitzels, Roast Pork and Goulash. Today we’ll explore some signature Czechian breads and desserts. And Czechian Dumplings. Don’t forget the Dumplings – both savoury and sweet…Read More →