Sorry for the sarcasm in that headline. The situation is nothing to joke about. But it bears affirmation that we’re officially into the start of the the next phase of the COVID-19 crisis: Phase 2 of COVID on top of our usual fall Flu season. A lot of folks are already full of fear and loathing about how to deal with it…Read More →
I regularly scan the learned journals for food-, diet-, and nutrition-related articles which might help shed light on where we stand in our collective quest for longer, healthier, happier lives. Lately, I’ve noticed a heavy emphasis on new research about the effects of Alcohol on health. Why?Read More →
Hallowe’en is just around the corner (in retail marketing terms), and the Fast Food and Snacks players are pumping out new seasonal products in earnest. Meanwhile, Chick-Fil-A and Cinnabon are unveiling new take-out and freezer-oven products designed to appeal to COVID-19 lock down denizens…Read More →
At first, I wondered what was so special about the ubiquitous Cheeseburger that it should be honoured with a national celebratory day all its own. Then I realized in a flash that it’s because the Cheeseburger is such an institution that it gets its day to shine! Let’s start by lifting the veil on the CB’s origins…Read More →
Today is National Guacamole Day in the U.S. and, yes, I realize that most folks already know what Guacamole is and how to make it, and have their own preferences about how to enjoy it. But I’ve come across a recipe for a crazy Margarita that’s inspired me to create a complete Guac Day celebration menu!Read More →
When I awoke this morning and saw it was still pitch dark outside, I had a hunch this was going to be a tedious, depressing, grump-inducing day. Thus far, after getting Mom up, and performing my own ablutions, I can confirm it’s turning out every bit as gloomy as I thought it would…Read More →