We recently reported that, amid the war between upset franchisees and their head office, Tim Horton’s had nose-dived in an annual brand appreciation poll. Some said it couldn’t be true, but, now, a second ‘reputability’ poll has confirmed the results of the first. And that’s got to worry the Head Office…Read More →
There was a time, not long ago, when Eggs were condemned (along with Butter and other comfort foods) as contributing materially to your risk of developing Cardiovascular Disease (CVD). Now, the pendulum is swinging back, and some doctors are even recommending we eat more Eggs…Read More →
The Hummus and Pita Co. restaurant in New York City has launched a new permanent menu item it hopes will mark the start of a trend – to healthier beverage indulgences. The Hummus Shake may be just the first in a new generation of healthy treats that mimic traditional high-Cal, high-Sugar ones…Read More →
There are many ways to cook a whole chicken on the grill. You can use the Beer Can Method, which can cause a messy shower inside your BBQ, or just the whole bird, turning frequently to make sure it cooks evenly. But I’ve got a method Chefs love that will grill a whole Chicken fast and juicy…Read More →
All that’s on the news this morning is coverage of the Royal Wedding of Harry and Megan. But the fast Food world has much more, which may be of greater interest to some of us than the wedding. Actually, not me. I put off compiling Fast Food Week to see the wedding… But I’m Here, now!Read More →
You’d think that, the more you pay for a cup of Coffee, the better it would be. But a recent taste test says otherwise. CTV Vancouver provided the tasters. The Canadian Barrista Academy provided the tasters with a panel of Coffees… And a convenience store brew blew the boutiques away!Read More →
We’ve been hearing, for decades, that Sugar is bad for us. I think we all agree that too much Sugar is a ticket to obesity and other health risks. But, now, researchers say that sugary beverage consumption – even in diets which don’t cause weight gain – increases the risk of cardio-metabolic diseases…Read More →
It’s Mother’s Day, and, if your family is like mine, Mother has always done a lot of the cooking. Today, however, is an outstanding exception to any such rule. But that need not cause fear and loathing among those who usually do NOT cook. There are ways to make pampering Mom stress-free…Read More →