Sunday Musings: Join The Blueberry Revolution!
By now, I think it’s safe to say that any faithful follower of the Fab Food Blog will know that Blueberries are a superfood. But a new pro-ject at Dalhousie University has elevated their status to another level: Blueberries are now legitimate ‘Therapeutic Food’…Read More →
Fast Food Week: Quick Service Restaurant & Snacks News!
It was innovation week in the Fast Food sector! Behold the new rectangular Domino Pizza, the new Chicken and Waffles Sandwich, the new Apple Crumble Frosty Fusion, and new Cherry and Lime-first 7-Ups! And that’s just for starters…Read More →
McDonald’s Explores Energy Drink Territory
I guess it had to happen, sooner or later. McDonald’s – the standard-setter for modern Fast Food culture – avoided ‘charged’ bever-ages for 86 years. But McDonald’s recently announced it’s first ‘energy’ beverage; a legacy of the controversial CosMc’s experiment…Read More →
Subjective Science: One Gal’s Ranking Of Hot Dog Toppings
I recently came across a totally subjective ‘scientific ranking’ of Hot Dog toppings. With a detailed rationale behind the researcher’s methodology. What a refreshing take on the usual fringe-opinionated, bombastic social media style of expression!Read More →
Forgotten 50s Casseroles: Chicken À La King
What started in the 1890s as an elegant dish served in the best restaurants became a middle class sensation by the 1950s. Chicken à la King is a quick, easy treat everyone will love. And it still radiates high-class style – while catering to convenience.Read More →
Consumer Reports (CR) Tested 50+ Rice Products For Arsenic
… And they found there’s still a troubling amount of the poison in the food system. In fact, researchers found arsenic in every Rice sample they tested. And they say the situation is worse than the last time they tested. But there’s no reason to panic…Read More →
Dolly Parton Pours 9 To 5 Ambition Into Coffee Business
Everybody’s favourite classic country singer, Dolly Parton, has her fingers in a lot of pies already. The Dollywood entertainment com-plex is just one. And she’s still performing and recording. Now, Dolly’s getting into the coffee business…Read More →
Forgotten 50s Casseroles: Old School Tamale Pie
From the dawn of the Tex-Mex era… Tamale Pie was one of the first Tex-Mex dishes. It’s a distant cousin to Shepherd’s Pie and Cottage Pie, but it’s a dish all its own. Tamale Pie will fill up your hungry family with all the classic ingredients they love…Read More →