I love Mangos. I’m especially fond of Mango Salads. And I use Mangos in place of peaches or plums in some traditional dishes. But I really didn’t know that much about them until I came across an encyclopedic post at CNN.com…Read More →
Here’s another off-kilter food idea that’s gone viral on Instagram. It’s Yeasted Mashed Potatoes. Sound weird? It is. But those who like the idea say Yeasted Mashed Potatoes are a revelation. Alas, they could also be dangerous… Read More →
‘You don’t have to be Irish’. That’s the first rule of celebrating St. Pat’s Day in the 20-whatevers. And resto and bar owners want you to know and respect that! They’re accustomed to hosting big, green parties, reaping bumper revenues on March 17…Read More →
Everybody is focusing on snacks this week! Only a couple of mains, a single side, and no beverages whatsoever. But there is a nifty seasonal Pizza from Domino’s Japan. And a late but great St. Pat’s collection from Krispy Kreme…Read More →
Bananas. There’s no fruit that’s more familiar to more people around the world. Not even apples. But opinion is divided as to whether bananas are good or bad for you. A British food writer weighed the pros and cons. I’m firmly with the ‘pros’!Read More →
The pop-top can is one of the most revolutionary developments of our time in food packaging. But few folks know who invented it, or how it came to be. Much less how the pop-top can became the universal standard…Read More →
Wendy’s is still planning to implement dynamic pricing. In spite of the monumental consumer backlash against the plan. New surveys indicate it’s a bad idea. But it’s to late to minimize the damage. How will Wendy’s reputation fare, under the circumstances?Read More →
The Five Guys chain was founded in Arlington, Virginia, way back in 1986. It’s named for the 5 sons of Jerry and Janie Murrell. Five Guys has been a big hit. It’s grown in leaps and bounds. But now, fans are mad. And it’s taking an economic hit…Read More →