I tripped over a reference to this age-old topic when looking for something else on the Web. Now I can’t remember what the other thing was. Anyway, I know you’ll be delighted to learn that your individual tolerance to coffee (or any form of caffeine) may be determined in a significant part, by your genes…Read More →
We’ve been telling you, for months, that prices for Beef, Pork and even Chicken would be rising. They have done so, gradually, but did you twig to the fact that retail beef prices have increased by 44 per cent over the past two years? They’ve edged prices up a bit at a time, hoping we wouldn’t notice…Read More →
We told you, a few weeks back, that former MythBuster Grant Imahara had been hired by McDonald’s to debunk ‘myths’ about what goes into the burger giant’s various menu items. The latest show-and-tell video focuses on something we’ve all been wondering about – the Fries…Read More →
We’ve discussed this before, but it appears – according to a new video-info-graphic making the rounds on the Web – that the problem of ‘hidden’ Sugar in processed foods is getting worse, rather than improving. There are several reasons for this and, apparently, no easy answers…Read More →
Burger King has been really, really active, lately, trying to grow itself and diversify its offerings (notably by buying Tim Hortons) and, now, appears to be taking direct aim at McDonald’s – seen by some as ‘the guys to beat’ in the fast food industry. But BK’s new methods are surprisingly old-school.Read More →
I can’t help thinking of the old Broadway musical tune, Everything Old Is New Again… Yes, it’s that time of year, when foodies and food industry watchers weigh in with their predictions for the coming twelve months. And, as usual, there’s really nothing on the horizon we haven’t heard of before…Read More →
Finally! After decades of discord and confusion in the North American maple Syrup industry, Canada and the U.S. have agreed to standardize Maple Syrup grading systems across all major production areas. Maybe this will help control Maple syrup counterfeiting and fraud!Read More →
I hate Pot Luck Dinners. The main reason is that so many people don’t ask the host what they should bring, or what other guests are bringing. And you end up with four Jellied Salads, six dozen Rolls and a frozen Cocktail Shrimp Ring. Well, now there’s a handy reference to Pot Luck Etiquette!Read More →