There IS some weird shit in that candy.... The class-action lawsuit, filed July 14 in a Northern California federal court, said that Mars Inc., the maker of the candies, had “long known of the health problems” the chemical compound posed, and that it had even publicly committed … [Read more...] about The lawsuit against Skittles….
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NY Times finds no tuna DNA in Subway’s tuna sandwich….
There is actually a lawsuit on this.... A New York Times analysis found no identifiable tuna DNA in Subway’s tuna sandwich, the newspaper reported over the weekend, citing tests conducted by a commercial lab. The Times bought 60 inches of Subway tuna sandwiches from three … [Read more...] about NY Times finds no tuna DNA in Subway’s tuna sandwich….
12 Thanksgiving stuffing and dressing recipes, including sausage, oyster, and other stuff…
From The Washington Post... Whether you call it stuffing or dressing, it’s an incredibly important part of the Thanksgiving meal. Some even say it’s as important as the turkey itself. Nevertheless, stuffing, whether actually stuffed inside a bird or baked in a casserole … [Read more...] about 12 Thanksgiving stuffing and dressing recipes, including sausage, oyster, and other stuff…
Your supermarket IS charging more for stuff….
My wife has been looking at me over the last month and saying.... 'The price of this is crazy!'.... (Price Sales????) That ....And she'll put the product back.... Sometimes.... You'll notice that paper products you couldn't get a month ago are back... At higher … [Read more...] about Your supermarket IS charging more for stuff….
NY Times taste tests meatless burgers…..
You've seen the Burger King ads for them.... They look lake meat but they are plants.... Veggie burgers are going big.... In just two years, food technology has moved consumers from browsing for wan “veggie patties” in the frozen aisle to selecting fresh “plant-based … [Read more...] about NY Times taste tests meatless burgers…..
Popeyes Chicken Sandwich…..
The lines are out the door's of the their stores EVERYWHERE.... (Including around my local Popeyes places) The newly released chicken sandwich at Popeyes is taking the internet and nation by storm. A piece of fried chicken, pickles, mayo, all on a toasted bun; it's … [Read more...] about Popeyes Chicken Sandwich…..
Are restaurants going the way of dinosaurs ?
The Washington Post on maybe?..... The restaurant industry is frequently the precursor for a market correction, an early harbinger of a bear market or even a recession to come. And some experts are saying that an unfortunate confluence of factors — oversaturated restaurant … [Read more...] about Are restaurants going the way of dinosaurs ?
The ‘uncured’ bacon thing….
It's actually cured according to a Washington Post piece.... It’s “uncured” bacon. You know the stuff. It populates the shelves at Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s, and there are generally a few choices at supermarkets. It says “uncured” in big letters, and you buy it because you … [Read more...] about The ‘uncured’ bacon thing….