Sriracha lovers will already know – all too well – that there’s been a big hot pepper crop fail-ure in Mexico. For the second year in a row. And ‘South of the border’ is where leading US Sriracha maker Huy Fong usually gets its primary ingredient…Read More →
As tipped in the latest edition of Fast Food Week… Taco Bell franchisees can now opt out of serving breakfast. A curious development amid the big shift that’s taking place in Fast Food business models as AI phases in, and dining rooms phase out…Read More →
Here’s one for the ‘Just for Fun’ file. I recently discovered a well-buried post on Mental Floss that reveals the origins of some quirky con-fection names we all know well. I was delici-ously surprised by a select few. And amazed by a couple!Read More →
Seems only fair. I mean, Canada got the new Big Arch Burger, last week. Now word is, the Chicken Big Mac (CBM) is coming back – to the US. And it’s coming back bigger and better than ever, with 2 bigger chicken patties! The burger’s hard-core followers are overjoyed…Read More →
I discovered, by accident, that my beloved instant pot can sub for a classic slow cooker. Without altering recipes, ingredients, or cook-ing times. It’s the simplest of ‘hacks’! And it’s the first such techno-culinary tip I’ve ever shared. More to come?Read More →
Another record-breaking edition of Fast Food Week! And every entry a must-read for the grab-and-go set. It’s headlined by a biggest-yet volley of Value Meal Deals. And shines a spotlight on the launch of McD’s ‘better value’ Big Arch Burger…Read More →
There’s a new wave of online influencers spreading dangerous misinformation on the net. They’re the growing cadre of nouveau Raw Milk advocates. And following their re-commendations could land you or your kids in the hospital – or worse…Read More →
There’s no question that the stereotypical image of the ‘meat eater’ is male. Think: cave men gnawing on bones, cattle-drive trail hands, intrepid deer hunters, ‘BBQ masters’… And meat substitute makers must consider the ‘macho factor’…Read More →