Pop culture food writer Dan Beuttner has made his ‘pop foodie’ rep on the theory that folks in certain parts of the world live longer thanks to their diets. Beuttner lists Costa Rica as a longevity ‘hot spot’. And we have an in-sider’s take on the food…Read More →
The online world is deeply divided over the latest breakfast craze. Are Scrambled Pan-cakes a ‘work of genius’ or an ‘abomination’? One thing is undeniable: the heated social media controversy over Scrambled Pancakes is ensuring they maintain a high profile…Read More →
This year marked the first (and maybe the last) time two top-tier Hot Dog Eating con-tests ran in parallel on July 4th. And Champion Chomper Joey Chestnut remained a champ – even though he starred in an alternate event – after being banned from Nathan’s…Read More →
It may become the most contentious culinary debate of the 2020s. Some ‘experts’ are start-ing to ask, can UPFs be part of a healthy diet and lifestyle? On it’s face, the question may seem moot to some. But others are address-ing it seriously…Read More →
What a week for Fast Food Fans! Crowned by the 4th of July, and capped off by National Fried Chicken Day! Not to mention a tsunami of new and returning Mains, Sides, Bevs and Snacks… Truly a summer bounty of new and returning grab-and-go delights!Read More →
Not in the US or Canada – at least not yet. But in several Latin American countries, tobacco-style warnings on ultra-processed foods are now a reality. Those are the first countries to institute the stark health warnings, being considered by many others…Read More →
In what may seem a totally non-intuitive find-ing, the US national Coffee Association (NCA) reports that coffee consumption has risen sharply in the past year. This, in spite of con-tinuing high coffee prices and other global economic factors…Read More →
Cup Noodles brand has unveiled perhaps the most unlikely, certainly the most unexpected new flavour in the niche: ‘Camp Fire S’Mores’ Instant Ramen. I can’t even imagine what it would taste like. Would it be desserty-sweet? Savoury? Swicy?Read More →