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 →
A group of Chinese researchers has come up with a new breed of swine that they say will both increase production of their nation’s favourite meat and make for healthier dining. Their low-fat pig is the product of genetic engineering, but most Chinese diners won’t care. No GMO stigma, there…Read More →
It’s the end of another busy week on the Fast Food scene. We’ve got menu item announcements from many of the major chains and a host of Hallowe’en specials that will scare your socks off. And one video blogger goes to great lengths to check McD’s Monopoly Game winner claims…Read More →
There’s a butter shortage in France and it threatens to change not only the way the French cook, but also the very nature of classic French cuisine. The French – and many of us in other countries – will feel the effects in a number of ways, not the least of which is a kick in the pocket book…Read More →
How do you clean an apple before biting into it? Researchers warn that simply polishing it on your shirt or a towel isn’t sufficient to ensure that you got the pesticide residues along with the dust and dirt. But they’re also suggesting a better way to wash fruit and produce before eating it.Read More →