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Foodie Life Lessons (Page 192)

Tim's New Garden Salad - © 2016 Tim Horton's

Sneaky Timmy! Stealth Testing New Salads…

2016-05-20
By: Maggie
On: May 20, 2016
In: Food News, Foodie Life Lessons

I was shocked to discover this story in the back pages of the Business Section of my daily paper, rather than on one of the food news feeds I get. But that just underlines the stealth aspect of this new test marketing initiative focusing on fresh-made Salads to compete with McDonald’s…Read More →

Blueberry Smoothie - © shewearsmanyhats.com

Still confused about ‘healthy’ smoothies?

2016-05-20
By: Maggie
On: May 20, 2016
In: Comfort Food, Food Tips, Foodie Life Lessons

I just tripped across a post to a major online news service asserting, almost in a panicky tone of voice, that ‘Smoothies May Not Be Good for You!’. I thought we dealt with that one ages ago. But it seems some Smoothie lovers – and Juicers – still have not got the message about hidden sugar…Read More →

Coconut Oil 2 - © paleogrubs.com

Coconut Oil Fad Not Set To Taper Off Yet…

2016-05-19
By: Maggie
On: May 19, 2016
In: Food News, Food Tips, Foodie Life Lessons

I haven’t taken too much notice of the current darling of the cooking fat world, Coconut Oil, because I honestly thought it was just a fad and would pass as quickly as it appeared.But it appears Coconut Oil is still riding a tsunami of hype and debatable ‘healthy’ claims…Read More →

Water Cress - © cascadeorganic.com

Cress And Company: Peppery Greens

2016-05-15
By: Maggie
On: May 15, 2016
In: Comfort Food, Cooking 101, Food Tips, Foodie Life Lessons

In this post, our third on Greens, we’ll look at the Peppery leaves that put some zip into otherwise bland or bitter Salads and challenge dressings to step up the flavour! You probably know some of these plants already, but I’ll bet others will be completely new to you – as Salad Greens, at least!Read More →

Question Mark Burger - © BuzzFeed.com, Maggiejs.ca

DNA Shocker: What They Found In Burgers!

2016-05-14
By: Maggie
On: May 14, 2016
In: Comfort Food, Food News, Foodie Life Lessons

A new lab report on the State of the American Hamburger reveals some astounding findings – specifically, what was and wasn’t found in the Burgers. After you hear the details, you might find yourself thinking twice before ordering your favourite Fast Food fix the next time. I know I will…Read More →

Budmerica - Detail - © 2016 Budweiser

Budweiser Makes A Risky Seasonal Rebrand

2016-05-13
By: Maggie
On: May 13, 2016
In: Food News, Food Tips, Foodie Life Lessons

Anheuser-Busch has worked for decades to establish its flagship Budweiser brand as ‘America’s Beer’, in the same vein as Wheel of Fortune is now accepted as ‘America’s Game’. This summer, it’s taking a calculated risk in temporarily rebranding Bud to support that claim. Why is it a risk?Read More →

KFC Nail Colour 2 - ® KFC-Ogilvie & Mather via Ad Week

Get that ‘Finger Likin’ Good’ Feeling Anytime

2016-05-07
By: Maggie
On: May 7, 2016
In: Comfort Food, Food News, Foodie Life Lessons

KFC will soon launch a new fashion accessory that will let wearers take that ‘Finger Lickin’ Good’ feeling with them wherever they go. We don’t know what it will cost or her it will be available, but we do know what it will look like, thanks to leaks by itsRead More →

Gilroy Garlic Fries - Portrait - © 2016 McDonald's

McD’s Goes Garlic With Gilroy Fries

2016-05-06
By: Maggie
On: May 6, 2016
In: Food News, Food Tips, Foodie Life Lessons

McDonald’s warned us that they would be trying out new versions of their flagship products as part of a push to freshen up their menu with regional favourites. McChocolate Potatoes were test marketed this past January in Japan. Now, there’s something new for selected North Americans…Read More →

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