Big news from the Fast Food Sphere this week! There’s a new Soda War between ‘Freestyle’ Coke and ‘Crafted’ Pepsi. Wendy’s goes to the movies with the Minions. And the MAINS are cookin’ – with Cheesesteaks, and Sliders and Pizzas – Oh, My!Read More →
The snack industry is closely tied to the fizzy, sugary drink industry. Because the same few mega-manufacturers own most of the popular and drink brands. Now, they’re facing what may be the toughest battle of their corporate lives…Read More →
We delve deeper into ‘History’s Most Horrify-ing Sandwiches’ today… With a look at the (in)famous Dagwood Sandwich. Those old enough to remember the classic daily news-paper cartoon strip Blondie will remember the Sammy…Read More →
And not just ground beef – anything frozen that you can’t wait for to thaw more slowly in the fridge. There are a number of methods in common use – some much safer than others. Here’s the best way to quick-thaw ground beef…Read More →
Welcome to an expedition to the Dark Side of casual dining. Today we begin an informal series of ‘recipe’ posts about History’s Most Horrifying Sandwiches. The first unhappy stop on our odyssey is the (in)famous Museum of Processed Cheese…Read More →
I hereby coin the new culinary-cultural term ‘Upstalgia’ – to denote a dish that is, all at the same time, updated, elevated and newstalg-ized. The first example of this new breed of super-evolved creations is: Feta Chicken Salad!Read More →
YouGov.com has emerged as a leading survey authority on American Life. And its latest Restaurant Brand Rankings report leaves no doubt as to what Americans want from their Fast Food Fix. Some of the Top 10 finishers may surprise you…Read More →
You may well have heard of Akee and Salt Fish – especially if you’ve hung out with Jamaican folks at all. It’s Jamaica’s national Dish, and it’s a breakfast staple. It has just two main ingredients, as the name suggests. But there’s a ‘trick’ to both of them!Read More →