Menu Madness: Mega Ramen Bowl
A Tokyo restaurant has succumbed to the allure of fast – though, perhaps, fleeting – fame and launched a mega-food challenge to lure gluttons and the adventurous. The eating object is not a Burger, a Taco or a Burrito. It’s classic Japanese Ramen Noodle Bowl, only super-super-sized…Read More →
A Hashbrown, By Any Other Name…
…Would still taste like a Hash-brown. But McDonald’s is apparently taking to heart the old maxim that we eat first with our eyes and – desperate to preserve it’s share of the Burger market – is careening down a dizzy slope trying every option to re-purpose its core menu items…Read More →
Classic Dishes: Korean Kimchi
Kimchi is Korea’s National Dish. Koreans eat it with almost every meal and it’s regarded as their go-to Pickle, Salad and, generally, their source of hot flavours. For something with such an exotic, complex flavour, it’s deceptively easy to make. And, if you’ve never tried it, you really should!Read More →
Classic Dishes: Bulgogi (Korean BBQ Beef)
This is one of my favourite Asian Dishes! It’s quick and easy and infinitely adjustable for heat and sweet to suit your particular palate. And you can serve it in a wide variety of ways. As with many Asian dishes, where much of the flavour is contributed by various Sauces, the secret is in the Marinade!Read More →
Anti-Colesterol Cereal Compound Explained
We’ve heard a lot recently about eating cereal for breakfast. Excluding ancient and venerable Oatmeal, many cereals have come in for criticism – especially the supermarket brands that are mostly sugar. But, now, Science has identified how a compound in natural cereals that looks promising…Read More →
5-Pound Burrito Tops 4-Pound Taco!
Menu Madness Season is stretching itself – like the tropical storrn season in the Atlantic – to new lengths this year. You’ll remember the giant Taco we featured at the start of Madness Season coverage. Now, there’s an even bigger Burrito on the All-American eating-challenge horizon…Read More →
Turmeric May Stall Spread Of Fat Cells
We knew, already, that Turmeric has many beneficial qualities. But, now, Science has added another. Researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture say daily Turmeric supplements may help control the growth of new Fat cells and promote healthier cholesterol and triglyceride levels…Read More →
McDonald’s To Invade Starbucks Territory
Bloomberg Business News says McDonald’s will relaunch its high-end McCafé concept next year in an all-out offensive against purveyors such as Starbucks. And the Burger Giant’s secret weapons are going to be deep discount pricing and fair trade policies matching other high-end vendors.Read More →