Valentine’s Day Downer: Chocolate Prices Highest Ever!
There’s bad news, and there’s bad news. And if you’ve been shopping for your honey, you already know the news: Chocolate prices this Valentine’s Day are higher than ever before. But industry observers say relief is on the way. Maybe in time for next year…Read More →
Fast Food Week: Quick Service Restaurant And Snacks News!
The MAINS gang up on other Fast Food cate-gories again this week. At the same time, we found no notable SIDES. But there’s lots to celebrate this Valentine’s Day! Dive into a flood of seasonal beverages from all corners of the sector…Read More →
FDA Announces Updated Food Dye Labelling Regulations
Americans have just been through a series of announcements about bans on artificial food colourings. Now, the Food and Drug Admin-istration (FDA) is announcing ‘a new approach to No Artificial Colours claims’ by manufact-urers on their packaging…Read More →
Top 10 Annoyances That Get Deepest Under A Chef’s Skin…
We’re all aware of the general perception of a ‘top chef’ as someone who lords it over his crew, enforces sometimes-excessive stand-ards, and may explode in rage when irritated. But there are some issues that annoy even the most laid-back kitchen boss…Read More →
Canadiana: The REAL Butter Tart! Accept No Substitutes!
The first homemade sweet treat I was aware of was the Butter Tart. More sugars than but-ter, but buttery-smooth all the same. I was amazed, years later, to discover the BT was virtually unknown in the rest of the world. And I’ve been trying to fix that omission…Read More →
Microplastics In Bottled Water? ‘Just Turn On The Tap’
The plastic your bottled water comes in is certified ‘food-safe’. But new research reveals bottled water is riddled with microplastics. More than in your tap water. Where’s it com-ing from? What’s a conscientious bottled water drinker to do?Read More →
Frank’s Red Hot Sauce: I DON’T ‘Put That **** On Anything’!
I’ve been getting more and more annoyed by those Frank’s Red Hot Sauce ads – the ones that often feature an older lady claiming she ‘puts that **** on everything’. Nobody in their right mind would do that! And if they did, they wouldn’t admit it…Read More →
Lost & Found: Key To Perfect Crispy Roasted Potatoes
Welcome to another thrilling episode of ‘Lost & Found’. Today, we look at a simple, ancient tip that guarantees perfect, crispy, golden roasted potatoes every time. And if you react like I did – you’ll be kicking yourself for having forgotten it!Read More →