McDonald’s Sued – Over The Shape Of McRib Patties
Fast Food brands get sued regularly over what I call ‘Goldilocks’ issues: Coffee too hot. Chips too cold. Buns too big. Servings to small. But now, McDonald’s is being sued over the shape of its McRib patty. Plaintiffs say it’s misleading and deceptive…Read More →
Coming Soon: The Return Of The American Chestnut!
As the Holidays approach, we hear seasonal music classics over and over again as back-gound noise at retail stores – especially in supermarkets. Ever wonder about the ‘Chest-nuts roasting on an open fire’? The real deal may be coming back…Read More →
Retro Masterpiece: Chicken Tetrazzini Revival!
Here’s a retro classic we haven’t seen since the early 1970s. But it was a classic for good reasons. And I think Chicken Tetrazzini de-serves a second chance! Today’s featured recipe is a slightly updated take on the original, retaining all its charms…Read More →
General Mills Advances Cereal Packaging Technology
One reason I – and more than one other per-son I know – gave up on cold cereals was the unreliable inner bag. The ‘freshness’ bag usually fails to keep the contents fresh. But now, General Mills has developed a new less-leaky, resealable cereal box liner!Read More →
New Plant-Milk May Make Oats, Soy Obsolete!
Milk has been in the news lately – both with a new-tech angle and, today, as a plant-based milk up-date. I don’t drink milk. I do use it as an ingredient, but I haven’t embraced plant milks at all, for my personal use. Neverthe-less, they have built a following!Read More →
Why Has Fast Food Become So Much More Expensive?
Someone other than me finally noticed that Fast Food menu prices have risen much faster, and higher, than those at sit-down restos. I want to unpack Postmedia’s Tristin Hopper’s reasons why Fast Food prices have rocketed. And offer some of my own notions…Read More →
Fast, Feisty & Filling: Santa Fe Skillet Fajitas!
Who says fajitas have to be stacked and wrapped? I’ve tried eating fajita fillings right off of a plate. And I can attest, it’s every bit as satisfying as folding them in a tortilla! Plus, you can make ‘en in a single pan! And avoid getting sticky-icky hands…Read More →
Sunday Musings: Gene-Edited Food In The Spotlight
Gene-edited food was in the spotlight twice this past week. Proving the trend is here to stay, in spite of what some critics and popular ‘Frankenfood’ alarmists claim. CRISPR gene-editing technology is saving the Banana and making Peanuts safer…Read More →