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Michelin-Starred Chef Charged For Serving Ants

2026-08-20
By: Maggie
On: August 20, 2026
In: Comfort Food, Food News, Foodie Life Lessons

This one could be filed under the heading ‘Food-Too-Far-Forward’. Celebrity Chef Joseph Lidgerwood – a former contestant on the Netflix cooking show Culinary Class Wars – may have to have to spend a year in a South Korean prison. He served resto patrons ants…Read More →

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Chicken ‘Fingers’ And ‘Strips’ Are NOT The Same Thing!

2026-08-20
By: Maggie
On: August 20, 2026
In: Comfort Food, Food Tips

I’ll bet you are among the masses who think Chicken Tenders and Chicken Fingers are the same thing. But chicken insiders insist Tend-ers and Fingers are very different ‘cuts’ of the bird. And after hearing the explanation, I’ve had to reconsider my former ‘beliefs’…Read More →

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Weekday Change-Up: Cuban-Style Piccadillo

2026-08-20
By: Maggie
On: August 20, 2026
In: Comfort Food, Food Tips

Most folks think of the Cubano Sandwich when they think ‘Cuban Food’. Even though it was invented in Miami! But today’s recipe – classic Picadillo – is a true Cuban original. And it’s quick, easy and inexpensive to make. Perfect for a fast weeknight supper…Read More →

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Wendy’s Dethroned As 2nd Largest US Burger Chain!

2026-08-19
By: Maggie
On: August 19, 2026
In: Comfort Food, Food News

The Fast Food Brand rankings don’t change often. And when they do, it’s big news. So we added an extra post to today’s menu to give you the straight-up low-down on how Burger King has pushed Wendy’s out of second place for the first time in 6 years…Read More →

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Behind The Scenes: Tyson To Close More Packing Plants

2026-08-19
By: Maggie
On: August 19, 2026
In: Food News, Food Tips

You don’t hear much about the business side of the Food Business, per se. But occasionally a big story comes along, which portends big consequences for the consumers. So it is with today’s news that Tyson is closing packing plants due to cattle shortages…Read More →

See Your Way Clear: Eat Better For Your Eyes

2026-08-19
By: Maggie
On: August 19, 2026
In: Comfort Food, Food Tips

I remember, when I was just a pre-schooler, my Grandma telling me she always served carrots for supper, “because they’re good for your eyes.” The myth that they help your night vision persists. But carrots and other veggies do contain eye-building compounds…Read More →

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Weekday Change-Up: Easy, Tasty, Exotic Philippine Pancit

2026-08-19
By: Maggie
On: August 19, 2026
In: Chef Secrets, Comfort Food, Food Tips

It’s as common in Philippine homes and diners as eggs for breakfast or a sandwich for lunch in North America or Europe. It comes in a vast array of types suitable for different mealtimes, but real Pancit always includes a protein, rice noodles and vegetables…Read More →

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‘Maxxing’ A ‘Max-Bad’ Idea On Any Nutrition Or Health Issue

2026-08-18
By: Maggie
On: August 18, 2026
In: Food News, Food Tips, Foodie Life Lessons

The ‘more is better’ myth is gaining traction again, among folks who want to optimize their health through food and supplements. Advice on Maxxing is all over the online world, but doctors warn much of it is unhelpful, and even unhealthy…Read More →

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