It’s an exclusive treat from western Japan and it’s in big demand – but the supply is almost unbelievably small. Why is it so sought after? For one thing, it’s claimed to be organically grown. For another, it’s said to have exquisite flavour. But there’s a lot more to its ‘appeel’ [sic] than that…Read More →
The Fast Food News scene remains pretty quiet… I think the big players sort of blew their budgets over the Holidays just past and are regrouping, now, for their next assault on our wallets… But there are some stories of note this week, including the emergence of what may be the best Poutine ever!Read More →
Who among us has not seen a meme online featuring the likeness of the famous Grumpy Cat? And who among us has not wondered how much the iconic feline’s brand is worth? A recently-resolved lawsuit over the commercial use of Grumpy Cat’s likeness gives us an idea…Read More →
Curcumin is in the Spice that makes classic Indian Curry dishes bright yellow. It’s also, apparently, a good thing to eat to improve memory and mood in people with mild, age-related memory loss. Researchers at the University of California say they have proof of positive results…Read More →
Fire ravaged the Taco Bell outlet in Montgomery, Alabama earlier this week and that apparently left a hole in the small community that may be impossible to fill. But does the loss rate holding a candlelight vigil for the RIP eatery? And just how important are ‘local’ Coffee stops to the life of neighbourhoods?Read More →
We told you about the Amazon supermarket of the future some time back… And waited and waited and waited. Now, it’s finally open, and folks who’ve test-shopped it say it may be the shape of shops to come. Too bad for all the folks who’ll lose their much-needed, low-level jobs as a result…Read More →
I still get this question, in spite of having answered it at least a hundred times. A hundred times? Why the heck haven’t I just written a blog post so I can simply point people to it? Here’s everything you ever wanted to know about Baking Powder and Baking Soda and where the twain do meet…Read More →
It’s a problem as old as hormones themselves. When most women pass through menopause, their hormones change dramatically but their eating habits and activity levels don’t. And that leads to unwanted weight gain or trouble keeping excess weight off. Now, science may have a solution…Read More →