Kellogg’s Opens All-Cereal Restaurant
Yes, it sounds crazy. It may, in fact, be crazy. But it’s happening in New York City – arguably, the capital of crazy – and it’s getting a lot of media attention. Should I be ‘promoting’ this development with coverage on my humble blog? Well, that’s not my intention. I want to spotlight the ‘crazy’ part…Read More →
Canada To Deport The Happy Meal?
New legislation before the Canadian Parliament would amend the Food and Drinks Act to ban advertising and packaging of ‘unhealthy food’ items aimed at those under the age of 17. It would be a landmark move, and the Fast Food and Snacks industries are already fighting back…Read More →
Sex Abuse Scandals Hit Restaurant Sector
I’m going to make myself controversial, here, but I feel that what I am going to say needs to be said. The food world is finally getting on the Sex Abuse Crusade bandwagon. Celebrity Chefs are being accused of improprieties with female staff and one has already ‘stepped aside’ from his business…Read More →
EU Doner Ban: Madness In Their Method?
The European Parliament is treading on thin ice, considering a ban on a dish described as ‘wildly popular’ across the EU: Doner Kebabs. And the controversial move is raising political as well as consumer hackles. It’s a classic example of politicians failing to consider consequences…Read More →
Everything Old Is New Again, And Again…
Folks have long maintained that fads and trends run in cycles. Or, they liken the repetition of things people like to the swing of a pendulum. Whatever the mechanism, we’re seeing ever-smaller circles and ever-faster swings these days as Fast Food chains struggle to keep their menus ‘fresh’ and ‘exciting’…Read More →
Fast Food Week!
This week, as you might expect, we have a whole parade of Holiday Menu ‘special’ announcements, not the least of which come from McDonalds, Chipotle’s and Buffalo Wild Wings. Arby’s, which recently bought BWW, is also reported to be testing something called The Arbynator…Read More →
Pizza Craft Named UNESCO World Treasure
UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, is in the business of recognizing world heritage institutions. We know it mainly for it’s designation of places and landmarks as World Heritage Sites. But it also declares cultural practices as treasures…Read More →
The Winter Classic: Chicken Soup!
When I was growing up, there was always one dish my mom fell back on for lunch in cold weather. I make it a little differently than she did, but I think mine is every bit as good as hers. And I get max value for my dollar out of the Chicken! It takes a little work, but there’s nothing else quite like it!Read More →