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Climate Change: Millions Left Hungry In East Africa Drought

2026-03-06
By: Maggie
On: March 6, 2026
In: Food News, Foodie Life Lessons

The current, severe drought in Ethiopia and Sudan is a prime example of what many equatorial regions can expect as Global Warming progresses. Millions of Somalians are ‘on the move’, as is their custom when conditions at home become unliveable…Read More →

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Shrinkflation: More Obvious, More Shameless, More Greedy

2026-03-06
By: Maggie
On: March 6, 2026
In: Food News, Foodie Life Lessons

I don’t intend to burden you with a long post today… Because I want you to visit the source post, and take the time you need to appraise it with a critical eye. It’s an update on shrink-flation – with even more-shocking examples than we posted previously…Read More →

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Simple, Authentic: Stir-Fried Chinese Vermicelli Noodles!

2026-03-06
By: Maggie
On: March 6, 2026
In: Uncategorized

The recipe is as authentic as they get. The ingredients are specified by ancient tradition. And the dish comes from a two-time James Beard Award winner with more than 50 years experience. Behold what may be the ultimate Stir-Fried Chinese Vermicelli Noodle!Read More →

Washington State Ups ‘Taxes’ On Plastic, Paper Bags

2026-03-05
By: Maggie
On: March 5, 2026
In: Food News, Foodie Life Lessons

The US West Coast has emerged as a trigger point for government action on environment and sustainability issues. Following a series of enviro-moves by California in recent history, Washington State chimed in with bans on disposables and plastic bags…Read More →

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Bamboo For You? Maybe The New ‘It’ Food For Gut Health

2026-03-05
By: Maggie
On: March 5, 2026
In: Food News, Food Tips

Bamboo Shoots will ring a bell with most of our readers. They’re a prized ingredient in many Asian dishes. Just not many we in the West tend to make or order… But they’re won-drously nutritious, and may turn out to be the next breakthrough for gut health!Read More →

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Super-Fast, Super-Easy, Super-Tasty Asian Soup Supper!

2026-03-05
By: Maggie
On: March 5, 2026
In: Chef Secrets, Food Tips

Looks like a soup. Fills like a stew. Makes a perfect cold-weather supper! And if you’re like me, you already have most of the in-gredients in the house. If, that is, you’ve caught the Asian Food ‘Bug’, and regularly stock-in Eastern-cuisine staples…Read More →

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Oats March Back Into To The Cholesterol-Control Spotlight

2026-03-04
By: Maggie
On: March 4, 2026
In: Comfort Food, Food News

First, we learned that a new sweetener from slime mould may be the perfect replacement for traditional Sugar. Then, we heard that an egg a day may help keep dementia away! Now, science is touting Oats as the next big thing in cholesterol control…Read More →

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OREO Goes Springy: Coloured-Stuf ‘Easter’ Cookies…

2026-03-04
By: Maggie
On: March 4, 2026
In: Food News, Food Tips

Easter is on the way. And this year the Bunny has come early, with a special Easter delivery from OREOs. The cookie brand that just can’t stop rolling out new flavours has débuted a new Easter/Spring variation that features two colours of Stuff…Read More →

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