Canadian Sausages Not As Advertised
Remember the big scandal back in 2013, about Horse Meat being substituted in place of Beef? That triggered the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) to evaluate new methods for testing meats in the inspection process. And what they found will be anything but appetizing to consumers…Read More →
Tim Horton’s Canada On The Skids?
We’ve heard stories – a string of them this spring and summer – about discontent among Tim Horton’s franchisees over the policies and tactics employed by the new head office, Restaurant Brands International (RBI). Now, the chain’s masters have alarming sales figures to deal with, as well…Read More →
McDonald’s Canada Gives away ‘Boom Box’
Remember when Pizza Hut launched a special Pizza Box that converted into a smart phone projector? Well, McDonald’s Canada has just introduced a recyclable drink tray that doubles as a smart phone amplifier. Share your playlist with everybody! Annoy folks who don’t share your taste…Read More →
Menu Madness: Road to Overnutrition
I’ve been railing for years against the millennial trend by restaurants toward crating crazier and crazier menu items, just to get the attention of customers in an age of ever-increasing saturation in the Fast / Hip / Extreme foods sectors. But there’s an underlying danger in these wild and wacky treats…Read More →
Walnuts May Be Healthier Than We Think
We all know, by now, that Walnuts and Walnut Oil are good for us. Walnuts have been credited with a number of health benefits over and above those attributed to Nuts in General. Now, scientists say they’ve discovered that regular consumption of Walnuts can benefit our essential gut bacteria…Read More →
‘Med’ Diets May Preserve Brain Function
We all know that the Mediterranean Diet has been shown to have heart-health benefits and benefits for those fighting Diabetes. But, now, researchers say it may also help older folks retain and sharpen their cognitive abilities. And there’s another diet specifically created to feed the mind…Read More →
Fast Food Week: Industry News Roundup
It’s that day again! We’re looking at the past week’s Fast Food industry announcements, launches and newsy bits. We’ve got some truly savoury new sandwiches from three players plus a couple of stories involving FFW regulars, Starbucks and Chipotle’s. And the news there is not good…Read More →
Menu Madness: Breakfast Ramen?
You’ve probably tried a quick bowl of instant noodles for just about every meal and snack in the daily rotation. But I’ll bet you haven’t had it for Breakfast. Now, a crazy food blogger has come up with a recipe for that he calls ‘Breakfast Ramen’ and I have some issues with both the idea and his execution…Read More →