Fast Food Week: Industry News Roundup
During the week, we brought Fast Food mainstream with a post on McDonald’s new employee uniforms. But, as usual, we thought the rest could wait for the weekly Roundup. This time, we have KFC from down-under, Another OREO innovation and a ‘Pizza-Crusted Pizza Burger’. No. Really…Read More →
Slow Cooker Dishes: Jambalaya
Here’s a New Orleans classic that usually takes a long time to cook and a lot of preparation. But My Slow Cooker recipe streamlines the prep and takes the drudgery out of the long simmer. AND you can serve it to Southern friends without the slightest doubt about its authentic flavour and consistency…Read More →
Slow Cooker Dishes: Boeuf Bourguignon
It’s one of the greatest of French Classics – Bouef Bourguignon! And, to hear classic French Chefs tell it, it takes hours and hours to make. But that’s not exactly true – if you let your SlowCooker take over the for the long haul. This recipe is a basic one. You can add Pearl Onions and other stuff if you wish…Read More →
McD’s Extends ‘Reinvention’ To Uniforms
McDonald’s has been going through what market observers call a major reinvention over the past year and a half. The McD’s of the Future opened last year with all-new decor, automated ordering and table service. Now, the Burger chain is even ‘updating’ its uniforms. And some employees aren’t lovin’ it…Read More →
News Flash: ‘Bubbles’ May Kill Plastic Bottles!
Here’s something you wish you’d caught on the Dragon’s Den/Shark Tank. It may still show up there. But the new edible Water Bubble is self-packaged and leave behind ‘zero’ waste. It’s just the thing the world has been looking for, to finally curb the scourge of plastic water bottle pollution…Read More →
Taco Bell Adds Alcohol In Canada!
Taco Bell has announced it will start serving Beer at some of its Canadian locations this summer. It’s part of a master plan to expand the chain’s footprint in this country. The bulk of the 11 new TB locations opening this year will be ‘wet’. And that’s just the start of a big push to keep the chain relevant…Read More →
Slow Cooker Dishes: Bolognaise Sauce
This is the unchallenged champion of Italian Meat Sauces and I’ve never had a meatier, thicker richer version than the one this Slow Cooker recipe turns out! Most folks just ladle it over Pasta. But you can use it in may other ways, from a Pasta Bake casserole to Lasagna to Italian Sloppy Joes!Read More →
New Science: Vegetarians Don’t Live Longer
We’ve all met Vegetarians of many stripes – Ovo-, Pesco-, Lacto- and so on – and they’ve all had one thing to tell us: They’re living healthier and longer thanks to their diet. But a new study of adults in Australia shows that Vegetarians don’t live any longer than the rest of us.Read More →