13 May 2013
City dwellers longing to grow their own produce can learn a lot from Gary and Katie Bachman 's urban garden in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. On less than 1/10 of an acre, the Bachmans' Heritage Cottage Urban Nano Farm yields enough fresh vegetables and herbs to supply three local restaurants and a weekly farmers market, as well as the Bachmans' own needs. The produce is grown in container gardens, including 111 EarthBoxes
Read more10 May 2013
To celebrate National Burger Month, the fire-grilling experts at the BURGER KING® brand surveyed more than 150,000 people in U.S. on their grilling preferences and burger eating habits. Known for fire-grilling burgers rather than frying them, the BURGER KING® brand investigated the ties between personality attributes and burger preparation.
Read more06 May 2013
Continuing to revolutionize the digital experience, Domino's Pizza is truly opening its doors. Digitally, that is. The recognized world leader in pizza delivery has launched its new Domino's Live online platform – a destination where customers can follow the action of an in-store lunch or dinner rush live, and experience something unique and innovative to the world of pizza and quick service restaurants.
Read more24 Apr 2013
Cheers! The hottest new girls in town made their national debut last weekend at the Skinnygirl® Cocktails "Meet the New Girls" party in Manhattan. After unveiling Skinnygirl® Mojito, Skinnygirl® Sweet 'n Tart Grapefruit Margarita, Skinnygirl™ White Cherry Vodka and Skinnygirl™ Moscato to an excited crowd of fans, media and friends, the original Skinnygirl herself, Bethenny Frankel, tended bar along with some special guests: Maksim Chmerkovskiy, Tyson Beckford , JP Rosenbaum, Chris Bukowski and Graham Bunn .
Read more23 Apr 2013
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art known for serving up unique desserts based on the works of artists have compiled them into the Modern Art Desserts cookbook. Taking cues from works by Andy Warhol, Frida Kahlo, and Matisse, pastry chef Caitlin Freeman, of Miette bakery and Blue Bottle Coffee fame, creates a collection of uniquely delicious dessert recipes (with step-by-step assembly guides) that give readers all they need to make their own edible masterpieces.
Read more21 Apr 2013
Nestle USA have unveiled its new "Balance Your Plate with Nestle" education campaign to help consumers build nutritious, convenient meals. The announcement was made during a luncheon presentation at the Consumer Federation of America's 36th Annual National Food Policy Conference. The goal of "Balance Your Plate" is to help consumers enjoy the foods they love, while encouraging the consumption of more fruits and vegetables. By providing tips and tools, the campaign shows how individuals and families can quickly assemble high-quality balanced meals using frozen prepared entrees as the "center of the plate."
Read more09 Apr 2013
How people select and enjoy wine is about to change. Just launched, Taste Factor, a start-up wine sales company, will help consumers discover wines tailored to their individual tastes via a wine recommendation engine that uses sophisticated algorithms usually home to academia and NASA.
Read more07 Apr 2013
Beginning this Spring, Zipz, a ground-breaking new collection of elegant, single-serve wines takes the premium drinking experience anywhere. Using proprietary packaging, each Zipz glass is made from high-quality, food-grade PET plastic that looks and feels like traditional glassware. This innovative packaging allows Zipz wines to be served anywhere standard glassware is not an option, including stadiums, arenas, convention centres, hotel and resort pool areas, and the beach.
Read more18 Mar 2013
But don’t let that stop you if you don’t happen to live there – you can still support it! Sadly thought you’ll only be able to get these treats there (other brands are available!) We’re talking about Skinny Cow Divine Filled Chocolates!
Read more08 Feb 2013
Made with signature Pizza Hut Pan Pizza dough, these mega mini pizzas come nine to a box for $10 or three for $5 and are all about customization. Customers can choose up to three different recipe combos with up to three toppings each. That means you get what you want and what everyone else wants all at the same time. There's officially no more "fight" in pizza night.
Read more18 Dec 2012
Visitors to Las Vegas can now dine at yet another top chef’s restaurant in the gambling city. Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill opens today at Caesars Palace and Gordon Ramsay BurGR will open at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on Saturday (Dec 22).
Read more28 Nov 2012
At Prospect restaurant in Brooklyn they serve up this variation of the vaguely sweet, vinegar-based refresher as a mixer—it pairs best with rum—and the beverage's enigmatic blend of refined ginger, apple cider vinegar, Vermont maple syrup and water tastes like the perfect seasonal compliment to a Thanksgiving meal.
Read more08 Nov 2012
NBO3 Technologies' 10 years of research and development means consumers soon will be able to get the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids from the company's new GreatO Premium Beef, Premium Chicken, Premium Pork (and bacon), as well as Premium Dairy (milk, butter and cream) products. In the next few weeks, the company will introduce its GreatO Premium Meats, initially with its first to market GreatO Premium Ground Beef product in selected grocers, followed by an intensive, region-by-region roll out in 2013.
Read more30 Oct 2012
The Nevella® To Go brand brings innovation to the sweetener aisle by introducing the first portable liquid sweetener with zero calories. New Nevella® To Go™ liquid sweeteners come in easy squirt bottles that are small enough to fit in your purse or pocket. This new liquid sweetener allows users to easily customize the amount of sweetness in their beverage and dissolves without the need to stir. Available in the most popular sweetener types including Stevia, Monk Fruit, or Sucralose.
Read more24 Oct 2012
In the latest edition of the highly anticipated Michelin Guide San Francisco Bay Area & Wine Country 2013, 42 restaurants have been awarded Michelin stars. Both restaurants that achieved three Michelin stars in 2012–The French Laundry and The Restaurant at Meadowood–maintained this honor.
Read more17 Oct 2012
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' annual Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE) took place last week, new research from ConAgra Foods, Inc., one of North America's leading food makers, shows that what you add to your diet can be just as important as what you remove. "Americans are tired of hearing about diet recommendations that focus on foods to avoid," says Kristin Reimers, PhD, RD, Nutrition Manager, ConAgra Foods. "Eating should be an enjoyable experience, which is why we are excited to present these research findings that encourage people to stop thinking about foods they shouldn't be eating and, instead, focus on foods that help to enhance a healthful lifestyle."
Read more04 Oct 2012
Peapod.com, America’s leading Internet grocer, has launched more than 100 virtual grocery stores at commuter rail stations in Boston, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C. and Chicago.
Read more28 Aug 2012
The PuckerButt Pepper Company, a manufacturer and distributor of all natural chili pepper products and seeds, announces the debut of the world’s hottest pepper: Smokin’ Ed’s Carolina Reaper
Read more17 Aug 2012
Call it a friendly competition, one best argued over a bottle or pint. Its name is "Project 12." Twelve Anheuser-Busch brewmasters at Budweiser's 12 geographically dispersed breweries worked together to create their own "tribute" beers to fit the Budweiser brand's reputation for quality and consistency. The assignment pays homage to Budweiser's "clean and crisp" taste by using the proprietary yeast directly descended from the original Budweiser yeast culture used by Adolphus Busch in 1876 and still used by Budweiser today. Through internal tasting and analysis, the 12 small-batch beers – each a lager using all-natural ingredients – were pared to six to take part in a summer-long, nationwide sampling effort. Consumer feedback will help Budweiser narrow the six beers to three for inclusion in a limited-edition sampler pack, available for purchase this fall.
Read more13 Aug 2012
‘Small and white, clean and bright, you look happy to greet me’ – could well be written for this Swedish sweet shop in NYC’s West Village as a little flower. Take a break from the bustle of Christopher Street into this Scandinavian sweet shop in NYC's known for its delectable selection of traditional smågodis (little candies) and its refreshing interior.
Read more10 Aug 2012
A legendary spirit produced exclusively in Sri Lanka, VSOA, enjoys a cult-like following by those fortunate enough to have discovered this rare beverage. White Lion has now brought this highly sought-after spirit to the US, so you’d better keep an eye out on those cocktails menus!
Read more04 Aug 2012
OK, you could argue that smoothies are healthy aren’t they? Yes, but whilst they have a lot of fruit in them, they also contain quite a bit of sugar. That’s why Jamba Juice Company, a leading healthy, active lifestyle brand, continues to demonstrate its strong commitment to provide refreshing and great-tasting, better-for-you solutions with an all-new Make It Light™ option for its line of "Classic" smoothies in all of its stores. The Make It Light™ smoothies taste just as delicious as the original recipes but contain one-third fewer calories, sugar and carbohydrates.
Read more30 Apr 2012
Guiding Stars Expert Chef Erin Dow has announced her involvement in Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution Day, a first-ever nationwide day of actions focused on highlighting locally sourced, fresh food and the need for better food education. Alongside schools, business, restaurants and food experts, Guiding Stars Chef Erin Dow will connect with her community to ensure change in people's food habits and promote the mission for better food and education about food choices.
Read more23 Apr 2012
The Habit Burger Grill, a California-based restaurant brand, have announced their "off-menu" or never-before promoted menu items including, the "Santa Barbara Style" Double Char Cheese burger on grilled sourdough bread with all the fixings like mayo, lettuce, tomatoes, plus grilled onions and ripe avocados; and their "Half & Half", a half order of French fries and onion rings that Habit regulars have been ordering for years and now every Habit customer can, too. These items are not limited time only and are always available.
Read more09 Apr 2012
This time it’s award-winning San Francisco butchers, Avedano's, who have jumped on the truck trend which is so popular in the Bay area. The Avedano's Meat Wagon is a bright red 1967 ambulance bringing their popular selection of cuts and specialist meats to the Hayes Valley neighbourhood four days a week.
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