Street Food Discoveries: Peruvian Institutions
Peru, along with Chile, is one of two major South American countries that occupy long strips of Pacific Ocean coastline and, yet, boast mountainous backbones. Peru’s street foods are as diverse as its terrains, and their cultural influences reflect a host of foreign occupations and migrations…Read More →
Sunday Musings: Popular Diets A Double-Edged Sword?
In Australia, almost 70 percent of Aussies are reported to be overweight or obese. And it’s costing their national health care system a huge amount to treat resulting conditions and diseases. And researchers have discovered that popular diet plans are costing users even more!Read More →
Fast Food Week: Quick Service Restaurant And Snacks News!
At last! Easter and St. Paddy’s Day specials have begun to sprout all over the Fast Food landscape like crocuses in spring. On the down side, at least one big burger chain is cutting back on portons while raising prices as the supply chain crisis persists. And… Anybody for Taco Jelly Beans?Read More →
We SAY We’re Eating Less Added Sugar
A new global survey commissioned by the International Food Information Council (IFIC) reveals that efforts to raise awareness of the dangers of consuming excess sugar are apparently working. But consumers still prefer sugar over artificial sweeteners, which a majority still say aren’t healthy…Read More →
Fun New International Menu Item Mashups
It all started with an idle wish, while I was researching Street Food, that I could get Indian Aloo Gobi in a taco. It’s just one example of an international culinary icon that begs to be served in a grab-and-go form. Then I started to muse on other hitherto untried mashups…Read More →
Food Kits Often Warm Up To Unsafe Temps Enroute
I’ve often thought about how manufacturers pack food kits containing perishable items for shipping. Turns out, many food kits arrive at customers’ doors with one or more critical ingredients warmer than the 40 F – above which harmful bacteria can start to grow and reproduce…Read More →