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 →
It’s mainly ‘mains’ this week (tier-2 chains dominating). With a healthy showing of snacks. There are token sides and novelties, but not a beverage in sight to wash them down with. Is the Fast Food sphere in a sort of ‘calm before the Easter storm’?Read More →
I’ve just been through a rather nasty breakup with Kale. I’ve developed an aversion to the musty, bitter, metallic aspects of its flavour. Especially when it’s raw. But I’m told I can still get my iron from one of Kale’s cousins: Collard Greens…Read More →
A new study in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) studied links between ultra-processed foods (UPFs) to a range of serious medical conditions. The result? Evidence that ultra-processed foods may not be the threat we thought they were…Read More →
We’ve all known, for a long time, that air is an important ingredient in many of the foods we enjoy year-in and year-out. Like popcorn and ice cream. But now the Foodie Mandarins are decreeing that air will be the next ‘big thing’. It’s all about ‘texture’…Read More →