November 16, 2012 If you're like most people, you dine out for at least one meal a week in a restaurant. And, you'd like to think that the food and the environment is as safe and clean as your own home. Unfortunately, it's no surprise that they're not - and a recent study sheds light on the "most-germiest" places in a restaurant. The worst part: The restroom isn't in first place!
November 14, 2012 It's called Pepsi Special, the new cola that says it tastes like regular Pepsi, but it has an added ingredient called dextrin, a natural water-soluble dietary fiber derived from potatoes.
November 14, 2012 On the fourth Thursday this month, most Americans will have the day off and celebrate Thanksgiving. Some reflect, some state their gratitude, some just eat. Here's 5 things that happen on Thanksgiving.
The Golden Arches are sagging just a little bit, as fast-food kingpin McDonald's reported a near 2 percent decline in overall revenue for their locations that have been open for at least 13 months. Industry experts say this is the first time the burger giant has experienced a month-to-month drop in that sector since spring 2003.
When it comes to breakfast, few things are tastier than an Egg McMuffin. But a new Canadian study says delicious morning meals like that may be causing serious damage to your heart.
November 13, 2012 Twinkies are here today, but for how long?
Hostess, which has made the Twinkie since 1933, is facing a labor strike at 23 of its 36 baking plants and is considering to “permanently close certain locations due to our inability to resume full-scale production,”
November 12, 2012 Over the past several months, I've heard and read many statements from business owners who say deep cuts will need to be made to the workforce as a result of Obamacare.The latest is John Schnatter, founder and CEO of pizza chain Papa John’s, says that President Obama’s re-election may force franchises to slice employees’ hours — and even raise the price of pizzas.
November 9, 2012 It was a win for the food industry along with farmers in Minnesota and Wisconsin as California voters rejected a vote to mandate labeling for food products that have been genetically modified. Part of the reason that the election went the way it did was an investment from the food industry to lobby potential voters; Those investments included money from local companies
November 8, 2012 The age-old adage in business is to "get big or get out" - and it appears that Taco Bell subscribes to that theory. The fast-food chain is rolling out new menu options aimed at targeting outside of their usual customer demographics.
November 6, 2012 A voluntary recall of Kraft Foods jalapeno-variety of string cheese has issued - with concerns that a thin layer of plastic film from the package may remain adhered to the product, resulting in a choking hazard.
All too often we get carried away believing (or worse, repeating) everything we are told and don't spend enough time questioning what's actually been said. We've picked 10 very common health mantras you hear everyday and weeded out the worst of the lies, because we want you to eat all the avocados. All of them.
October 29, 2012 A fish monger in Houston is slowly expanding the dining horizons of restaurant patrons - one fish at a time. PJ Stoops has made a business for itself by buying the "secondary" fish - the "trash fish" if you will - that usually get thrown away, and selling them to inventive restaurants to show up as dinner on your plate
