Hershey’s Pulls Fast 180 On Using Chocolate ‘Alternatives’
Hershey’s was called out by Reese’s founder’s Grandson for using chocolate alternatives in some of its signature products. And the com-pany abruptly pulled a hard 180, Hershey’s will revert to using ‘Pure Chocolate’ by next year…. But Brad Reese remains skeptical…Read More →
Food Hero Annual Report: 7M Pounds Of Waste Diverted
Food Hero, a Canadian company focused on sustainable food commerce, today released its 2025 Impact Report, detailing how more than 7 million pounds / 2.8 million kg of food was diverted from the landfill. Food waste ‘remains a striking paradox’…Read More →
Newstalgia: Mom’s Casserole Secret Weapon Updated
I can’t count the times I witnessed my Mom pour a can of Campbell’s Soup into a pot as the start to a sauce or casserole. Now the soup super-power is newstalgizing its most-used soups as ready-made sauces, for the convenience-obsessed generations…Read More →
‘Standard’ Cooking Rules That Need To Be Reconsidered
A post I recently came across begged me to ignore it – on general principles, as a profes-sional cook. But I had second thought about bringing you my take, as a sort of refresher on the basic issues addressed. I’ve chosen what I consider their most important items…Read More →
Sunday Musings: How Do You ‘Fence’ 413,793 Kit Kat bars?
You may have heard it here first… Hijackers stole a whole shipment of Kit Kat candy bars somewhere between the factory in Italy and its ultimate destination in Poland. My quest-ion to them is, “How do you plan to ‘fence’ the haul?” Each bar is numbered…Read More →
Fast Food Week: Quick Service Restaurant And Snacks News!
A severely lopsided FFW menu this week! No SIDES, BEVS or DESSERTS! But a bumper crop of MAINS and EVENTS… Check out the new Value War menu items from KFC, Subway, Whataburger and Jack In The Box… And find the cheapest Big Arch in the US…Read More →
Confirmed: Eating Late Messes With Your Metabolism
Previous learned studies have confirmed that eating late at might can disrupt your sleep. But new science suggests that cutting out the bedtime nibble can benefit your cardio and metabolic health. What’s the best time to stop eating at night?Read More →
True Confessions: Ina Garten Secretly A Nervous Cook
I have – perhaps unfairly – criticized FOOD Network maven Ina Garten in the past. I’ve always thought her personality was a bit prissy, and definitely too Martha Stewart-ish to appeal to the average viewer. Me. But my eyes have been opened…Read More →