Living (And Eating) Without A Sense Of Smell
I just had to pounce on this new study on the emotional and social effects of living without a sense of smell. Most of us take smelling our world for granted; one of those basic elements of life that we would only sit up and take notice of if, one day, it went away. And nobody talks about it…Read More →
‘Employee Shaming’ Latest QSR Management Tool
A manager at an Ohio Taco Bell got so fed up with his (or her) employees coming in late that he (or she) locked the main dining room door until they showed up. And posted a note to customers suggesting that late-comers would henceforth be fired for their transgression…Read More →
Valentine’s Day Specials: All Major Restos Playing!
Valentine’s Day is said to be one of the busiest days of the year for restaurants. Taking your sweetie out for a special dinner is a time-honoured way to observe the classic celebration of love and devotion. But every guy I’ve ever known has tried to do the Day on the cheap…Read More →
Warm Your Winter: Celebrate ‘Have A Brownie’ Day!
I checked the National Food Days calendar just to see what was coming up and what what I’d missed recently. And I discovered that today is National ‘Have a Brownie’ Day! I can’t think of any better thing to banish the winter blues than a pan of good, old fashioned Brownies…Read More →
Future Moms: “Eat Your Algae! It’s Good For you!”
One of the most studied micro-organisms in the world – Chlamydomonas reinhardtii – has never been studied in its potential role as a therapeutic food. Until now. And it turns out that the multi-talented plant may be helpful to folks with irritable bowel syndrome and related issues…Read More →
Fast Food Week: Quick Service Resto And Snacks News…
Valentine’s Day specials try to dominate the Fast Food News this week, but word that Wendy’s is getting back into the Breakfast business chain-wide trumps those announcements big time. There’s also an announcement from McDonald’s that it’s making Peanuts optional…Read More →