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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 →

Yer Basic Subway Shop - © deathandtaxesmag.com

Can Subway Stop Its Headlong Fall?

2016-05-05
By: Maggie
On: May 5, 2016
In: Food News, Food Tips, Foodie Life Lessons

Subway sandwich shops are in a slump. More than that; they seem to be in a dangerous decline. The chain is the largest in the world, but it can’t seem to come up with new ways to met ever-stronger pressure from both traditional and new competitors in its overcrowded niche…Read More →

Starbucks Logo - © 2025 Starbucks

Starbucks Sued For ‘Over-Icing’ Drinks

2016-05-03
By: Maggie
On: May 3, 2016
In: Food Tips, Foodie Life Lessons

Upscale Coffee Giant Starbucks is being sued by a customer for allegedly failing to deliver the full volume of beverage advertised in its ‘iced’ specialty drinks and misleading millions of is patrons. The claim could grow into one of the biggest class actions the food service industry has ever seen…Read More →

Cinnamon French Toast - © whatshieats.com

Banish French Toast Spice Woes!

2016-05-03
By: Maggie
On: May 3, 2016
In: Comfort Food, Food Tips, Foodie Life Lessons

Just a small post about a big problem for many folks who love to make Breakfast treats like Pancakes, Waffles and French Toast, but can’t seem to get the ingredients to combine smoothly. There is a way to ensure that the spices don’t all end up in the first unit off the grill…Read More →

Hand Rolling Pasta - © fatacuoca.com

The Strange Tale Of La Signora Indovina…

2016-05-02
By: Maggie
On: May 2, 2016
In: Comfort Food, Food News, Foodie Life Lessons, Mediterranean Mysteries

I’ve referred before to my early education in Italian cookery under the tutelage of Mrs. Indovina. She lived across the street in a little white stucco house with green trim and taught me how to make Marinara, Pasta and a other Italian classics when I was still living at home, with my folks…Read More →

Gnocchi - © Jenn's Journey via Recipeshub.com

Have You Tried ‘Noc & Cheese’?

2016-05-01
By: Maggie
On: May 1, 2016
In: Comfort Food, Foodie Life Lessons, Mediterranean Mysteries

I got inspired by a post on a recipe site I subscribe to and took an idea of theirs a step further. Just about everybody knows and loves good old Mac & Cheese. But this food-forward site, is noted for thinking outside The Joy of Cooking and making unusual ingredient matches…Read More →

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