The Sweet Truth: New York City Mandates Sugar Labelling
New York City Mayor Eric Adams signed a new restaurant regulation into law last week. It’s not about sanitation or gloving. Or even excess salt. It’s called The Sweet Truth Act, and it forces chain restos to publish the sugar content of their wares…Read More →
Guy Fieri: Slowing Down AND Ramping Up?
You’ve probably seen those tabloid-like stories online about what a badass Guy Fieri can be. A number of folks who worked with him on the sets of his TV shows have ‘told all’. But others say that’s not who he is at all. So… Who IS the real Guy Fieri?Read More →
Landmark Passings: George Cohon Dead At 86
You’ve heard the name. But you can’t place it… I’ll relieve your frustration. George Cohon was the guy who brought McDonald’s to Canada – and Russia. Cohon received more awards and accolades than we could mention in a single blog post just listing them…Read More →
Umami: The Fifth Taste, At Your Fingertips
If you haven’t heard of ‘umami’ yet, you must have been lost in the deepest depths of the Amazon Jungle or someplace similar for the past decade… Today, we let you in on umami’s secrets. And explain how it can flavour-up even the blandest dishes!Read More →
The Other Hangover: Red Wine Headaches Cured?
Scientists sometimes tackle issues that seem pretty trivial, on their surface. Some folks might say this is a prime example. But many others will be genuinely happy to hear researchers have cracked the ‘Red Wine Headache’ mystery…Read More →
Sunday Musings: Opt Out Of The In-Flight Meal?
JAL, the national airline of Japan, is offering travellers a chance to opt out the in-flight meal. Those who hate airline food won’t miss it. Especially on red-eye flights when they want to sleep. But there are implications. Is it a cash grab?Read More →