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Foodie Life Lessons (Page 9)

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California Tightens Allergy Alert Regs for Resto Menus

2026-02-17
By: Maggie
On: February 17, 2026
In: Food News, Foodie Life Lessons

California is first in new food regs, again. This time, it’s about tightening allergy alerts on resto menus. The state is enacting new re-quirements for addressing the so-called ‘Big 9’ food allergies on menus at restos with 20 or more locations…Read More →

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Memory Researchers Hatch New Alzheimer’s Risk Hack

2026-02-16
By: Maggie
On: February 16, 2026
In: Food Tips, Foodie Life Lessons

Researchers have announced a new break-through in reducing the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. It’s easy. It’s safe. And it only involves a slight change to your diet. Or, you may already have this common food on your list!Read More →

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Live-Longer Breakfast Foods: Super-Six List Makes It Easy…

2026-02-16
By: Maggie
On: February 16, 2026
In: Comfort Food, Foodie Life Lessons

The King of the Blue Zones, Dan Beuttner, says anyone who wants to get on the path to a longer life through plant-based foods need look no further than his ‘master’ list of super-staples. And stoke up for the whole day at breakfast!Read More →

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Sardines: Erin’s Secret Snack Crush – Gen X’s New Craze?

2026-02-16
By: Maggie
On: February 16, 2026
In: Comfort Food, Foodie Life Lessons

I’ve mentioned a few times before in this space that Sister Erin has a secret food crush: Sardines. Not so secret, now, I guess… Nevertheless, I am pleased to report she was way ahead of her time. Gen Xs are only now thronging to Sardines!Read More →

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Top 10 Annoyances That Get Deepest Under A Chef’s Skin…

2026-02-13
By: Maggie
On: February 13, 2026
In: Chef Secrets, Foodie Life Lessons

We’re all aware of the general perception of a ‘top chef’ as someone who lords it over his crew, enforces sometimes-excessive stand-ards, and may explode in rage when irritated. But there are some issues that annoy even the most laid-back kitchen boss…Read More →

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Microplastics In Bottled Water? ‘Just Turn On The Tap’

2026-02-12
By: Maggie
On: February 12, 2026
In: Food News, Foodie Life Lessons

The plastic your bottled water comes in is certified ‘food-safe’. But new research reveals bottled water is riddled with microplastics. More than in your tap water. Where’s it com-ing from? What’s a conscientious bottled water drinker to do?Read More →

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Frank’s Red Hot Sauce: I DON’T ‘Put That **** On Anything’!

2026-02-12
By: Maggie
On: February 12, 2026
In: Chef Secrets, Foodie Life Lessons

I’ve been getting more and more annoyed by those Frank’s Red Hot Sauce ads – the ones that often feature an older lady claiming she ‘puts that **** on everything’. Nobody in their right mind would do that! And if they did, they wouldn’t admit it…Read More →

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Trump Tariffs Cost American Families $1,000 In 2025

2026-02-11
By: Maggie
On: February 11, 2026
In: Food News, Foodie Life Lessons

A new report reveals American families paid what amounts to a tax increase of at least $1,000 last year because of President Donald Trump’s crushing import tariffs. And the figure will be even higher this year – especially if tariffs increase…Read More →

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