What do you think of first when you think of summer drinks? If you said ‘Water’, you’re not shooting high enough. Beer? A Frozen Margarita? Yah! But still not the ultimate. And there are folks who don’t drink Alcohol… My nominee for the universal summer beverage is Lemonade!Read More →
We’ve brought you news of KFC’s ongoing nutty stunts to promote their brand. Celebrity Colonels, a ‘Space Shot’ and even a dancing chicken. But, now, there’s word of a new employee training ‘game room’ that teaches the importance of KFC’s hand-breading process to new recruits…Read More →
It’s time to round up the usual suspects and look at the best – and worst – that the Fast Food sector had to offer this past week. Our reports range from a hopelessly unsanitary franchise owner, to half price Wings gone south, to McDonald’s, where they apparently charge (US)$1.59 for nothing at all…Read More →
Yes, folks. those of us in the northern climes are just starting to experience our annual influx/overflow of fresh, locally grown Zucchini. The Eternal Question echoes all across the land: “What am I supposed to do with all these summer Squashes?” Well, I have some really good answers…Read More →
Starbucks announced, last year, that they would hire 10,000 refugees at their stores round the world. That touched off an Internet storm with that one, and the storm settled into a steady rain of calls for the mega upscale Coffee company to hire at least as many U.S. armed services vets. Starbucks responded…Read More →
After I posted yesterday’s item about Usain Bolt’s new chain of Jamaican restaurants, my mother asked a question that I’ve heard many times but never taken the time to answer – until now. “What the heck is ‘Jerk’ anyway?” Well, now is as good a time as any to tackle the mystery…Read More →
Usain Bolt, holder of just about every world sprinting record, is opening a chain of Jamaican themed restaurants. It’s probably a good bet, since ‘chain’ Jamaican joints are pretty much unheard of, as yet, in the casual dining marketplace. And Bolt, himself, is a dynamic spokesperson…Read More →
Licorice root has been used for thousands of years in medicines and teas to soothe and cure a wide variety of conditions. It’s also a popular flavouring for candies and some cough syrups and lozenges. Now, a growing number of women are using it to ease the aggravations of menopause…Read More →