Ultimate Solution to Paper Cup Waste?
We’ve talked before in this space about the scourge of Fast Food packaging waste on our otherwise advanced society. Bio-degradable materials aside, there has been little progress on this front in recent years. But, now, A leading take-out food retailer has introduced a new idea: Edible cups…Read More →
Happy Peanut Butter Lover’s Day! Make Your Own!
I’ve just been reminded that this is International Peanut Butter Lover’s Day! Celebrate by making your own and making any of the multitude of goodies – both sweet and savoury – that include peanut butter in their ingredient lists. No, it’s not a hard as you might think!Read More →
Supermarket Dirty Tricks: Prepped Produce
Have you noticed the ‘new thing’ in the produce department? It all started with pre-cut, pre-washed Salad Greens. But, recently, supermarkets – especially the big ones – have begun offering other veggies in various stages of preparation… At premium prices many folks seem happy to pay!Read More →
Fast Food Blind Taste Test Redux: Fries
Okay… We reported last week on a recent BuzzFeed Fast Food Burger Blind Taste Test. The results were as surprising, for some, as the comments from the ‘civilian’ tasters. Now, it’s time for the Fast Food Blind Fries Taste Test. And, this time, the taster’s comments take the spotlight…Read More →
Another Opinion on the Benefits of Alcohol…
We’ve reported, in the past, on various studies that either decry the use of alcohol as ruinous or celebrate it as an aid to health. Until recently, the balance has been in favour of benefits. Now, a major British study evens the score, saying it found no clear indications of benefits from drinking booze…Read More →
Chinese New Year: Insure Prosperity in 2015!
Tomorrow is Lunar New Years – more commonly known as Chinese New Years, but celebrated by a number of Asian Cultures. The celebration runs through March 5, culminating in the Lantern Festival. Tradition holds that it’s important to eat the right things to ensure prosperity in the coming year!Read More →
Why is McDonalds struggling in Asia?
Sorry for all the Fast Food posts lately. But when something intrigues me, I latch on pretty hard! This time, it’s a report that McDonald’s is having trouble marketing itself in Asia. No surprise there, given the obvious divergence in food styles between Asia and the western world. But there may be more to it…Read More →
Flash: Valentine’s Day Food Favourites!
Okay… Where do I start? You don’t really have to make all of these yourself, just know where to find them at your local Supermarkets, Bakeries, Delis and Candy shops! Valentines Day gifting traditionally focuses on Chocolate, but there’s a lot more to delectable Valentines Dining than that!Read More →