Fast Food Week: Quick Service Restaurant & Snacks News!
A predictably quiet week on the Fast Food Front. It’s mid-summer, and the big ‘summer’ news is in the middle of playing itself out… But there are some notable – perhaps re-markable – announcements, events and menu-item comebacks on the slate…Read More →
Regular Dining Schedule Can Help Defeat Depression
Psychologists have long maintained that ad-opting a daily activity routine helps you get through the day with less stress. Now, science has discovered maintaining a regular daily dining schedule is just as important to your emotional health…Read More →
‘Engineered’ Stone Counter Tops Linked to Silicosis
California has amped up efforts to ban the fabrication and installation of ‘engineered stone’ counter tops. A industrial safety group says products such as Corian can cause sili-cosis in workers who cut them with power tools…Read More →
Grilled Veggie Exotica: Muhamara Flatbread Spread
It’s a popular spread and dip in the Middle East – finding applications in all kinds of mains and snacks. And it’s full of healthy ingredients. But the real attraction is, Muha-mmara is a grilled delight, perfect with all your summer meal plans…Read More →
FDA Upping Priority On New ‘Caffeine Guidance’ Labelling
For the past few years, there’s been increasing criticism and concern around energy drinks that deliver a caffeine kick. There have even been deaths due to caffeine overdoses. Now, the US FDA is tightening its caffeine regs as a top priority…Read More →
North American Bee Keepers In Colony-Collapse Crisis
The situation has far-reaching implications. And could result in food shortages, with prices rocketing even higher. Beekeepers across the US and Canada are in what they call a colony collapse crisis. Crops that need to be pollinated by bees are at risk…Read More →
Chili Crisp: Concentrated Heat With A Fiery Crunch
If you’ve skimmed the social media food channels recently, you’ll have heard of Chili Crisp. It’s a new condiment that’s getting mega-buzz. And mixed reviews. So I’m pre-senting my usual fair, balanced report on the phenomenon to let you decide for yourself…Read More →
Food Processors Defeat ‘Addiction’ Claims Lawsuit
It was a victory for UPF makers; a defeat for consumers. Mega-UPF producers named in a recent lawsuit claiming their products caused disease have succeeded in having the claim thrown out. But there’s still another suit in the system…Read More →