Now, Here’s A Really Great Innovation!
Finally… A biologist at Cornell University has come up with something all Chili Lovers have been waiting for… A Habanero that’s not hot. ‘Who cares?’, I hear the heat lovers yawn. Well, I say anyone who loves the flavour of the Caribbean’s fave Chili Pepper but can’t take the heat will care!Read More →
Pizza Consumption Mystery: Dinner or Snack?
We have just been made aware of a shocking fact about Pizza. At least, about how Americans view and consume Pizza. It could completely change the way we think of the stuff. Or not. But I felt you deserved to know. If you doubt its authenticity, I underline that it comes from a very reliable source…Read More →
Classic Dishes: Pasta Carbonara…
You want to spend Valentine’s Day cuddling with your sweetie, not creating a big mess in the Kitchen, creating a big fancy dinner. But, at the same time, you want Supper (the prelude to an evening of fun?) to be special, even memorable, but not too heavy or filling. Here’s what I make…Read More →
Coke Tests ‘Healthy’ Product In Japan
There’s a war on in Asia. Not a fighting war, but a drinking war. It involves ‘healthy’ leisure beverages. And Coke is getting ready to test a new one in health-obsessed Japan, where the pan-Asian tradition of wearing surgical masks in public to avoid germs originated a century ago…Read More →
Bacon’s Future Assured By Science!
You may have heard that some parts of the U.S. are facing a temporary Bacon shortage. Fear not, Bacon lovers! According to a recent article in the journal Nature, scientists are close to cloning it. That should make Pigs everywhere breathe a sigh of relief. And it may be just the beginning…Read More →
KFC Launches ‘Chizza’ in Singapore…
KFC has embarked on a new innovation drive – another exercise in the repurposing of ingredients it already has on hand to offer something ‘new’ for its fans. This time it’s a ‘Pizza’ knock-off that really looks more like their legendary Double-Down Dog, which replaced the Bun with Fried Chicken…Read More →
Fast Food Week: Industry News Roundup
We have a mixed bag this week… One that offers some different takes on Fast Food issues. By that, I mean that menu modifications take a back seat to issues of politics, law and philosophy. As you might expect, McDonald’s has a couple of mentions but it doesn’t get the big headline this time!Read More →
Classic Dishes: French Onion Soup
This is one of my favourite Soups and a go-to when I have a houseful of guests coming. Makes the perfect first course for a Formal Family Feast! It takes a little time and patience, but the result is definitely worth it. And the main ingredient, Onions, are among the cheapest veggies you can buy!Read More →