Put this one in the “Why didn’t they think of this before?” category. KFC in Japan has addressed customer concerns about greasy fingers by offering little plastic gloves – actually glove fingers – to fastidious eaters and the hyper-sensitive. No more icky fingers; no more ruined $50 manicures!Read More →
A Texas Scoutmaster has taken his life in his hands, creating and executing a Hot Pepper Challenge the likes of which we’ve never before seen. Setting a poor example for the impressionable young? Perhaps, but his heart – if not his mind – is in the right place…Read More →
What if there was a test for Alzheimer’s Disease that you could perform in your own home in a few minutes with stuff you already have at hand? Researchers at the University of Florida say they’ve come up with a way to determine your likelihood to develop Alzheimer’ using… Peanut Butter!Read More →
Here’s a list of classic posts from this ancient and venerable blog, all designed to make your Christmas Feast the best ever! Pick and choose the recipes and treats you want to try, blend well with your own traditions and put together something really special for your family and friends…Read More →
This is your last day to shop before Christmas. I presume you’ve got the presents bought and wrapped, the Tree is just right and the lights and decorations are all updated. But there are things you need to go out for to make your Holiday Weekend snacking and Feasting just right…Read More →
High Fat intake has been linked directly to the spread of Cancer cells in mammals. It’s the first time such a link has been demonstrated but scientists have long suspected the connection. The experiments also showed that some Fats are much more likely to abet Cancer spread than others…Read More →
Okay… I got the itch to do this post after a late-night brainstorming session with other food industry observers. We were challenging each other to come up with the best food-sphere inventions of the modern age; things we couldn’t do without, once we knew they were available…Read More →
Everybody seems to love Hot Peppers. They show up as key players in many cuisines and folks from cultures to which Hot Peppers are not native quickly take to them when they become available. Why are we so attracted to the exotic heat of the fruit of the Capsicum Family?Read More →