Here we go again… More surprising edibles (and drinkables) from Taiwan! If you thought their mains and breads were great, wait until you sink your virtual teeth into their sweets and desserts. And prepare to be warmed and comforted by their national beverages, from fine teas to single mash!Read More →
Yesterday, we looked at a representative selection of Taiwanese mains, and discussed some of their primary condiments. Not what some of us, at least, were expecting! Today we’ll look at their breads and baked goods, and analogues thereof. Again, I think some of us will be surprised – pleasantly…Read More →
Taiwan – formerly Formosa – has been controversial since the and the formation of the People’s Republic of China on the Asian mainland. That’s because its population is largely made up of the descendants of those who opposed the Communist revolution and relocated to the island…Read More →
A new study of more than 16,000 Americans has produced some startling statistics suggesting that folks across the developed world could decrease their carbon and water use footprints dramatically – simply by cutting beef out of their diets. But how big an impact is it, really?Read More →
Here we go with another oddball sort of edition of Fast Food Week! This time, we have four distinct categories of news blurbs: Valentine’s specials, limited-time treats, new snacks, and a slew of international and novelty alerts. I was expecting more Valentine’s stuff, but that may still come…Read More →
Kellogg’s founder, Dr. John Harvey Kellogg, was a physician, sanitarium director and nutritionist. He invented flaked breakfast cereal in 1906 and the first meal of the day was never the same again. The medicinal origins of flaked cereals has surfaced in the latest version of Special K…Read More →