There’s an old parable about the the irresis-tible force meeting an immovable object. It implies that, even in the toughest of stand-offs, something eventually has to give… The Fast Food industry has met an immovable economy. Which will give-in first?Read More →
It’s rare that an ancient and everyday non-prescription substance is tagged as poten-tially dangerous. But drug interactions are not uncommon. Now, we’re cautioned, cinnamon may interfere with metabolic processes asso-ciated with certain drugs and supplements…Read More →
What kind of world is it, in which a silly (?) fad can cause a global shortage of an everyday commodity such as Pistachio nuts? Appar-ently the kind of world we live in right now. The fad is Dubai Chocolate and the shortage is real…Read More →
A CNN opinion piece suggests that Fast Food Icon McDonald’s and other brands have hit an economic wall. That a majority of consumers can no longer afford Fast Food. That they’re abandoning Fast Food outlets in droves and cooking at home instead…Read More →
We’re celebrating Beverages and Snacks at Fast Food Week! And the word ‘Summer’ has begun to sneak into the news releases from the major brands. But ‘Value Wars’ news is slim. And Pistachio nuts are scarce due to the Dubai Chocolate explosion!Read More →
A new survey has found more than 356,000 annual deaths from heart disease are linked to phthalates. Eastern regions are being hit hardest. The plastic additives are used to make flexible items – particularly kitchen tools, food containers and packaging…Read More →
Reading through the headlines on a trusted online food newswire service, my eye stopped abruptly at one dealing with recommended refrigerator temperatures. I had thought most folks were well clued-in about where to set their fridges’ thermostats. But apparently not!Read More →
More about the psychology of dining habits than what you’re eating or drinking. A new study suggests that ‘Couples who drink to-gether, stay together’. And that’s good news these days, where the divorce rate even among the most committed is 50 percent…Read More →