As you probably know already, celebrity chef Mario Batali recently became the first of his ilk to be called out over claims that he sexually abused female employees at his restaurants. He issued an apology via his e-mailed newsletter over the past weekend, but it is doing him more harm than good…Read More →
Today, we feature a handy guide to Christmas season beverages from all corners of the world. The rundown includes familiar drinks such as Swedish Glögg and Irish Cream, but the compilers also visited the traditions of places like Jamaica, Thailand, Lithuania and Chile!Read More →
Many of us would rather sleep through Christmas and New Year’s than face the holidays without Eggnog. It’s a one-of-a-kind beverage what can be consumed warm or cold, and always seems to perk up one’s spirits. But how do you make, Eggnog? And what’s the ‘nog’ about, anyway?Read More →
Here we are again! Time to run down the top Fast Food headlines of this past week… My top story is the latest attempt by failing Subway to boost sales by bringing back the $5 Footlong deal. But OREO is also launching five new flavours, and Coke and KFC are offering logo-ware/wear for the holidays…Read More →
You’ve heard the old maxim, ‘You are what you eat’? Well, now a team of American researchers has uncovered evidence that how you feel is also effected by what you eat. And your age has an important role in determining what you should eat to be balanced and happy at different times of your life…Read More →
Yes, it sounds crazy. It may, in fact, be crazy. But it’s happening in New York City – arguably, the capital of crazy – and it’s getting a lot of media attention. Should I be ‘promoting’ this development with coverage on my humble blog? Well, that’s not my intention. I want to spotlight the ‘crazy’ part…Read More →
New legislation before the Canadian Parliament would amend the Food and Drinks Act to ban advertising and packaging of ‘unhealthy food’ items aimed at those under the age of 17. It would be a landmark move, and the Fast Food and Snacks industries are already fighting back…Read More →
I’m going to make myself controversial, here, but I feel that what I am going to say needs to be said. The food world is finally getting on the Sex Abuse Crusade bandwagon. Celebrity Chefs are being accused of improprieties with female staff and one has already ‘stepped aside’ from his business…Read More →