B12 Shortage Cited In Pregnancy Issues
Vitamin B12 has long been known as a key player in our metabolisms, aiding the absorption of vital nutrients from the food we eat and purging toxins. But, now, researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, say it is also important for the health of pregnant women…Read More →
Tostitos and MADD Launch Breathalyzer Bag
It’s a special promotion, timed to coincide with the Super Bowl, and it’s a first in many ways. The main way is, it turns a Chip bag into a breathalyzer! The other is the otherwise unlikely-seeming alliance of Mothers Against Drunk Driving and Tostitos’ parent company, Frito Lay / Pepsico…Read More →
‘Robin Hood’ Restos Charge Rich, Feed Poor
There’s something new happening in some of the worlds ‘other’ countries. By ‘other’, I mean those with great divides between their well-off wealthiest citizens and their destitute masses. It’s been dubbed the ‘Robin Hood’ principle and it may soon be coming to a restaurant near you…Read More →
New Food Carcinogen: Acrylamide
There’s a new evil in your favourite toasted foods. It’s called Acrylamide, and it forms when you over-cook starchy foods. Do you like your Toast dark and your Fries extra-crispy? British officials say you ought to review their latest cooking guidelines before preparing your next burnt sacrifice…Read More →
BONUS POST: All-Day Breakfast In Canada!
Well, McDonald’s has had a big week for announcements. First, the pre-announce-ment involving those ominous black boxes. Then, the ‘Big Reveal’ of the new Mac Family with free Special Sauce. And, later yesterday, word that McDonald’s All-Day Breakfast was coming to Canada!Read More →
Fast Food Week: An Industry Review
Behold your weekly review of lesser-but-still-interesting Fast Food sector news roundup! As often happens, McDonald’s news overshadows some other stories, but that’s because their squeaky wheel has once again squealed the loudest. There’s both good news and bad news this week…Read More →
Classic Dishes: Mexican Corn Tortillas
We’ve recently looked at Mexican Flour Tortillas, where authenticity demands adherence to a number of ancient and immutable techniques. Not that the ingredients are exotic or the skills required are difficult at all. Now, We’re going to see what it takes to make Corn Tortillas…Read More →
Food-O-Nomics: Bad Time To Open An Eatery?
So, I’m reading the Business section this morning and find a big story on how the restaurant sector as a whole is floundering as the economy as a whole stagnates under the oppression of unconquerable household debt, ridiculous bank fees, rising interest rates and rising food prices.Read More →