Review Bobwhite Lunch & Supper Counter

I received an invite from Organic Works to drop by Bobwhite Lunch & Supper Counter. Was I glad I accepted. Bobwhite is a brand new Southern restaurant on the  Lower East Side of Manhattan headed by owner Keedick Coulter and … Continue reading

Beefalo?

Yup. You heard right, Beefalo. Today I learned that such a thing exists. I’m a little freaked, it’s kinda like a mule. But hey, maybe it’s tasty? What is Beefalo? Basically, you cross bison with bovine and BAM! You have … Continue reading

Drone Photos Reveal Meat Packing Plant Illegally Dumping Pig Blood

A website dedicated to news interests involving small, unmanned aviation systems (sUAS), or drones, reports on an interesting development in Dallas, Texas, related to a meat packing plant. A Dallas (sUAS) enthusiast testing his camera equipped drone noticed something odd … Continue reading

Freshman Senator Drafts Bill Banning Aborted Fetuses in Food

In what is most assuredly nothing but a twisted publicity stunt, Republican Freshman Senator Ralph Shortey from Oklahoma City has introduced a bill that would ban the use of aborted human fetuses in food, despite fully acknowledging that he himself … Continue reading

Herbs

Herbs and spices are great ways to add flavor and aromatics to your dishes. Herbs are those aromatic plants that give their leaves, stems and flowers to make our dishes delectable. Whether you like to use them fresh or dried … Continue reading

NY Chocolate Week 2012

Didn’t know this existed until today. A friend emailed me the link and I will admit. I am stoked. The event goes on from February 13-19 (perfect timing for Valentine’s Day). Participating restaurants will offer different chocolate themed menus and … Continue reading

US Regulating Agencies Bogged Down by Barrage of Food Imports

Food in America such as beef, bread and vegetables are grown or raised within the U.S, but an increasing amount of our food is imported in a highly interconnected and complex global food chain. According to the USDA, almost 17 … Continue reading

McDonald’s & Weight Watchers Team Up – Rebrand McNuggets, Fillet-O-Fish “Healthy Options”

McDonald’s has signed a deal with Weight Watchers to rebrand some of its FRIED meals as “healthy options”. Three McDonald’s meals including Chicken McNuggets, the Fillet-O-Fish sandwich, and their Sweet Chilli Seared Chicken Wrap, have been approved by Weight Watchers, … Continue reading

Valentine’s Day 2012 NYC

This is the third in our series on restaurants to visit on Valentine’s day in New York (part 1 & part 2). Rosa Mexicano:  All three locations are offering a special Tequila Valentín cocktail. For $13, the sweet, refreshing and … Continue reading

Tiger Beer and Chinese New Year NYC 2012

It’s not the year of the Tiger, but he’s certainly giving the Dragon a run for his money. From January 23-February 6, with every Tiger Beer you purchase at participating restaurants, you will be given a red envelope. Lucky envelope holders will  for win … Continue reading

Industrial Pig Farms Threaten Destruction Of Pristine Northern Germany

Many longtime German residents complain that the rapid growth of huge industrial pig breeding farms has — along with the tourism trade — destroyed the rural charms of northern Germany. Other area residents insist factory farming may be the region’s … Continue reading