It’s not a mainstream issue – or hasn’t been until now. But a new study warns that high food prices may be putting expectant moms at increased risk of pregnancy complications. And their babies may be coming into the world dangerously underweight…Read More →
There was a time when everyone was talking about Tupperware. And housewives were being invited to Tupperware ‘parties’ every week. But times have changed. And the 78-year-old company has quietly filed for bankruptcy…Read More →
Stories about the dangers to kids of Energy Drinks seem to be surfacing all too regularly. The latest? Calls to poison control centres in the US about kids consuming the caffeine-spiked beverages shot up by 20 percent in 2023. What’s going on?Read More →
I just stumbled across a post trumpeting the benefits of a Brand New Thing: Maple Water. It’s claimed to be rich in vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. And, pointedly, it’s a potential alternative high-performance rehydration beverage…Read More →
The CEO of a major US supermarket chain has promised a huge food price cut – if its pend-ing merger with an arch rival is allowed to close. But the promise is so extreme many wonder if the CEO will, or even could, make good on it, in the event…Read More →
Tip screens have been aggravating restaurant patrons since they same into common use about a year ago. Some ‘suggest’ percentages up to 30 percent. Now, Québec is floating the idea of imposing at least a few regulations on electronic tipping systems…Read More →
It bears recording in this space – since other news outlets have largely ignored it – that diet-based slurs have long been a go-to wea-pon insecure, xenophobic folks have used to marginalize and justify discrimination against immigrant minorities…Read More →
Back to work and school means back to the ‘Mains’ beat. No fewer than 9 new Mains this week! But no notable Sides or Beverages. We do have a some interesting snacks, though. And one scrumptious-sounding Novelty item – from Malaysia!Read More →