This stew is easy and fragrant, hearty and savoury, ancient and modern. All in one pot. And it delivers a substantial, satisfying com-plete dietary protein without any animal pro-tein at all. The secret is the flavour – which rides in on fresh veggies…Read More →
I call them ‘teases’, because each successive ‘drip’ of news on CEO Brian Niccol’s plans to streamline his premium coffee chain’s menu builds on the last like bricks in a wall… Latest leaks indicate a 30 percent cut in Starbuck’s menu…Read More →
Happy Groundhog Day 2025! As this post goes live, the sun has not yet risen. Therefore we have no official word on the Ground Hog’s predictions for the arrival of Spring. But I can guarantee you one thing… There will be NO talk of eating marmota monax in this post!Read More →
Another big splash of snacks and sweets this week – with Valentine’s Day taking back it’s lead role in the confectionery parade. Game Day fare dominates elsewhere, with the Super Bowl looming. And ‘newstalgia’ items sneak in from the blind side…Read More →
The avian flu outbreaks across the US contin-ue. Rarely does a day go by that some new angle on the story doesn’t surface in the mainstream or food industry news. But it’s affect on consumer egg prices that is what’s catching the average shopper’s eye…Read More →
We always enjoy sharing with you any spicy bits of gossip that leak out about the food foibles and peckish preferences of the British Royal Family. It’s been a while, but we now hear both King Charles and the Prince of Wales are curry lovers!Read More →
I’ll admit it… I don’t have company for lunch as much as I used to. One reason is, I don’t get out as much as I once did. And Sister Erin and I usually lunch at different times. But… When I do partake bigly, I like to make lunch something memorable…Read More →
Fans have valid reasons for considering this oddball meatball dish a fringe food classic. And it’s all about unsuspected, exotic flavour. We’re back in ‘swicy’, ‘swavoury’, smoky terri-tory again with this quirky flavour combo. And which way you go is entirely up to you!Read More →