CNN Doc Host Eats Brains, Spawns Smears
The host of a new CNN documentary series, Believers, actually ate human brains in a recent episode, in which he was exploring the religion of cannibals. How far is too far, when immersing one’s self in other cultures and religions? When in Rome, do as the Romans do, but…Read More →
Starbuck’s Sales Hit The Skids!
It must be true. I saw it in the business section and the story was by-lined The Associated Press! The king of upscale coffee – Starbuck’s – has been losing market share hand over fist to the competition this winter. And the competition’s attack on the original up-scale coffee vendor isn’t letting up…Read More →
Fast Food Week: Industry News Review
This week, we’re in for more of the same, for the most part. But there are a few really different items to showcase!We’re expanding our news window to include chips and candy just because we just couldn’t let some of those announcements go by without telling you about them…Read More →
Dine and Dash Gangs Raid Spain!
It’s bad enough when a restaurant owner has a party ‘dine and dash’, which is industry language for when a customer leaves without paying. But when it’s a catering party with hundreds of guests, it’s no small inconvenience for the caterer. And in Spain, there’s been an epidemic of these incidents…Read More →
Menu Madness: Key For Success?
I read a post somewhere recently that stated independent Fast Food Joints will only survive the great sector shakeout that’s coming in the next ten years if they jump into the wacky menu item bandwagon and feature at least one signature wacky, viral dish. I’m, not sure that’s the way to go…Read More →
Classic Dishes: Guacamole
There’s nothing I like more, for a snack, than a nice bowl of Guacamole and some fresh Tortilla chips. Anytime, any place. I’ll throw my weight loss concerns to the wind and eat the whole thing. But I want real, fresh Guacamole – not something out of a jar. And that means, I have to make it from scratch…Read More →
Competitive Eating Gets ‘Clubby’…
It’s crazy enough that some folks make their living as competitive eaters. But, now, a new craze is sweeping North American colleges and high schools: Kids are actually forming clubs dedicated to the staging of eating competitions. And what they’re eating is guaranteed to surprise you…Read More →
Intl’ Pizza Expo Amazes With New Tech!
I was amazed to find that the International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas was getting ready to put on its 33rd annual show, later this month. Why have I not hard of this before? I guess, because it’s an industry event, not a public expo. Nevertheless, I have been tipped to at least one new innovation…Read More →