Too much junk food in your teens may cause memory damage. A study from the University of Southern California (USC) found memory deficits – albeit in ‘teen’ rats – that last into adulthood. And that bodes ill for kids trying to learn…Read More →
Tim Horton’s says it has a lock on mornings. The chain says its day-starter menu is pretty much perfect. So… It’s turning its attention to afternoons. And, as if the obvious wasn’t obvious to them before, it is now. Horton’s is launching a pizza menu…Read More →
I’ve posted flashbacks to the 1950s and 60s about food styles and fads that look ridi-culous in the current light. But there are ‘modern’ foods we can identify as cringe-worthy now, without the need to view them through the ‘lens of history’…Read More →
Folks today have all but forgotten the unique language of American diner staff in their heyday – the 1930s and 40s. Just for fun, I’ve dug up a glossary of slang terms you’d have heard at the counter when ordering lunch… And some great links!Read More →
What a tough week it’s been for Lunchables and their competitors in the public eye! The popular kids’ lunch ‘kits’ first took a beating over their nutritional value. Now, Lunchables are under the microscope over high lead content…Read More →
McD’s ice cream is a fan favourite – when you can get it. And fans know that’s a toss of the dice. Now, an insider explains why the soft serve machines are frequently ‘out of order’. And it’s not for the reason you’re probably thinking…Read More →
There’s a longstanding belief – legend- that the Coca Cola that comes out of McDonald’s fountain machines tastes better than the real-deal bottled and canned stuff. A scientist reveals all about the chemistry and physics of fizzy drinks…Read More →
Researchers have uncovered a link between loneliness and development of bad eating habits, such as giving in to cravings and turning to junk food. And it’s specific to young women. The question arose as scientists studied post-COVID health trends…Read More →