Saturday again – seems like just a couple of days ago! – and we have another busy week to sum up on the Fast Food beat. A few more limited time returns to the big menus this week and the beginning of ‘Winter’ season specialties which should be around for at least a few months…Read More →
They say any kind of promotion is a good thing, or can be spun to the positive. And Word of Mouth is the best advertising. But there is at least one situation in which those ‘olden, golden’ rules aren’t true. That’s when you’re getting a positive recommendation from a decidedly negative place…Read More →
Nutritionists, doctors and scientists have long told us that eating Whole Grains is good for us. But, until now, we have had only minimal evidence as to why Whole Grains are good and how good they are. Turns out, the benefits of eating whole grains go much farther than simply eating your Bran Flakes…Read More →
A new survey recently published indicates that the rate of allergies has increased among children in the past five years. This, in spite of recent ground-breaking re-discoveries in the treatment of allergies. The problem is, parents are not taking responsibility and being proactive…Read More →
Here we are again, and it’s been a busy week again on the Fast Food beat. Seems fall is not only the time for new TV shows and big movie releases. It’s clearly the time for new product market tests and the return of old favourites in the quick and take-out sphere. Hold onto your hats! Here we go…Read More →
A new study published by the American Heart Association (AHA) shows that eating more spicy food can help suppress Salt cravings and, by association, help control high blood pressure. And that, by extension, helps lower the risk of heart attack, stroke and associated cardio conditions…Read More →
This is not really a food post, but an observation on changing realities in changing times. During the long periods between doorbell rings last night, wondering where all the kid were, I had the opportunity to reflect on how Hallowe’en – and Hallowe’en treats – have changed since I was a kid…Read More →
Happy Monday Morning! I hope the Coffee is hot and strong and nutty-tasting where you are. If you get your first Monday Morning hit of Java from a take-out joint, on the way to work, I know you’ll be interested in today’s post, which reveals some shocking news about Canada’s favourite Coffee…Read More →