Classic Dishes: Fettuccini Alfredo
Remember when we said Noodles Romanoff might be considered a Russian analogue to Italian Alfredo? I’ve been getting inquiries about that. Why didn’t i offer an Alfredo recipe? Call it an oversight. But I’m now going to fix that, with a classic technique to make perfect Alfredo every time.Read More →
McD’s Rolling Out Kiosks, Table Service
McDonald’s has announced it will roll out touch-screen ordering kiosks and table service at all its 14,000 U.S. locations over the coming year. McD’s says it has no hard-and-fast timetable for the conversion, but it does seem eager to make the change and scoop the opposition…Read More →
Even OREO Fears The Competition
Even though OREO may be the world’s most iconic factory-made Cookie, it appears it is not immune to the pressure of competition in an ever-more-crowded market niche. So what do you do to expand your brand’s reach and boost sales? You invade another, neighbouring market niche…Read More →
Classic Dishes: Chicken Fricassée
Chicken Fricassée is a super simple but elegant Chicken dish that can be made on the stove top or in the oven. Makes its own gravy! And you can add a wide variety of ingredients to make the dish your own. Prep time is minor and cooking time is just an hour. Perfect to get together some sides!Read More →
McDonald’s Finally Embraces Sriracha
When I read the story about McDonald’s new Sriracha Burger, I asked the same questions the author did. Why have they waited so long to jump on the Sriracha bandwagon and how much Sriracha could they put in a Burger Sauce and still keep it acceptable to the mainstream?Read More →
Classic Dishes: City Chicken
Mock Chicken Drumsticks or City Chicken is an old favourite from the Depression Days. It’s easy to make and really flavourful. And it will go well with almost any starch or veggie side. As fancy as it looks, it takes only a few ingredients and preparation is fast and easy.Read More →
Classic Dishes: Rice Pilaf
Remember our Noodles Romanoff? How it combined only a bout five ingredients to make an elegant, delectable side dish that goes with just about everything? Today we continue our Classic Dishes series with a Rice dish that is just as easy to make and just as classy and versatile…Read More →
Toblerone Bars Have Been Downsized
We’ve told you previously about how makers of many packaged food products have tried to fool us – putting a smaller amount of product in the same sized box at the same price. Now, even Toblerone, a luxury brand that has always sold its chocolates at premium prices, is downsizing is products…Read More →