There’s an abiding belief among veteran BBQ pitmasters and their closest associates that the best part of grill creations is the ‘burnt ends’. Alas, Hot Dog lovers have been left out of the Burnt Ends club – until now… A shame, because it’s so easy to be ‘in’!Read More →
As predicted, Joey Chestnut is back – in all senses. The (in)famous Hot Dog Eating champ swept past the competition Friday to record his 17th annual Nathan’s Famous July 4 Hot Dog Eating Contest victory, shading last year’s victor Patrick Bertoletti by 24 Dogs + Buns…Read More →
Summer Fun Edition! This Week’s Novelties include: SONIC’s Dog Days Of Summer Hot Dog Deal; Crystal Farm’s Dill Pickle Monterey Jack cheese; Whatafresher Prickly Pear and Rasp-berry ‘craft’ Lemonade; and vintage Blueberry Pie OREOs…Read More →
The Hot Dog world is once again turning as it should: Joey Chestnut is back at Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest today for America’s annual July 4 Championship and yet another shot at breaking his own record of 76 Dogs and Buns in under 10 minutes…Read More →
I never would have believed it unless I read it on one of most-trusted Foodie newswire services. A study by a team at the Université de Montréal (UdM) says cheese, and other dairy products specifically, may ruin your sleep. Don’t blame the carbs!Read More →
It’s really a separate, a not-too-spicy Afro-American flavour that supporters swear by across a sweeping swathe of the Caribbean map. And in spite of the eerie resemblance, it’s not ‘Trinidadian Pesto’, either. Nor is it Puerto Rican Sofrito or Haitian Epis…Read More →
We haven’t heard much from Starbuck’s in the last little while. Does that mean the premium coffee vendor is sticking by its recent promise to streamline its menu and return to its laid-back, ‘community hangout’ roots? It’s hard to tell, with all the confusion…Read More →
Even Lionel Richie will tell you – Shania Twain is one of the most genuine and transparent music ‘stars’ you’ll ever meet. That’s probably because she comes from (relatively) humble roots. She knows what it’s like to be hungry… And Shania ‘gives back’ whenever she can…Read More →