The U.S. Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) is starting to consider its next round of updates, to be published 2025. And one suggestion under discussion is that potatoes should be officially reclassified as ‘grains’…Read More →
Faithful readers may nave noticed that our old pal, Dr. Obvious has been silent over the past few months. Well, he’s back, and he’s ready to rake some recent health science stories over the editorial coals… “They won’t get away with this!”Read More →
We’ve heard a lot about the fave foods of the late Queen Elizabeth II. Her fave scones. Her fave birthday cake. Now we’re starting to hear about King Charles’ dietary preferences. The first such ‘insider report’ I’ve seen just surfaced on Huffpost UK…Read More →
What a lovely Christmas gift from Pringles! I’ve often lamented that the salty snacks sector went over the edge long ago with ‘amazing new flavours’. Now, the folks who created the ‘mashed potato’ chip have vindicated me with their own stats…Read More →
We’ll welcome in 2024 on Monday. And the Fast Food and Snacks sectors will start to do what they do all over again. But for now, here’s a look-ahead at what we can expect on the casual food front as we head into the New Year…Read More →
Time to stop for a moment and remember Bill Granger, a ‘chef’s chef’ and a distinguished culinary innovator. The food writer, cook book author, TV celebrity and restaurateur died Christmas Day of undisclosed causes, at the age of 54…Read More →
A group of food scientists in Saskatchewan have developed a nutritious, inexpensive dry soup mix designed for Food Bank clients to help them get the nutrition they need without having to rely on the foods the Bank might have on hand…Read More →
Merry Christmas! I hope you’re planning a special Festive Breakfast to get the big day started! If you’re the one who’s hosting Christmas Dinner this year, I’ve pulled together the answers to my most-asked Christmas Day culinary questions…Read More →