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“The ‘Deen’ of Profanity”

  • Spence Cooper
  • September 26, 2012

You don't have to possess integrity, or even tell the truth, to make millions from TV, books, and endorsement deals as an aficionado of food and drink. Because despite deliberately deceiving millions of fans and The Food Network by pimping fried food laden with fat while being a confirmed diabetic,... Read More »

Campbell Hypes Special-Edition Andy Warhol Soup

  • Spence Cooper
  • September 5, 2012

In a desperate bid to boost fledgling soup purchases after years of declining sales, Campbell Soup Company, the world's biggest soup maker, plans to introduce special-edition cans of its condensed tomato soup bearing labels reminiscent of Andy Warhol's soup paintings. The 1.2 million cans will co... Read More »

Total Media Blackout on BP Devastation to Gulf Seafood

  • Spence Cooper
  • August 24, 2012

The media's total blackout of the devastation the BP Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion has had on Gulf Seafood, where eyeless shrimp and fish with lesions are becoming common, is a testament to media bias, corruption, and cowardice in the face of political and corporate power. Roughly five millio... Read More »

A Sriracha Lover’s Dream Come True: Sriracha Popcorn

  • Blanca Valbuena
  • August 16, 2012

I received a press release from J&D's l (and the Oatmeal) ast night. It announced the launch of "The World's first Sriracha Popcorn". Sriracha battles bacon and Nutella for the top loved food products in the world. This product may just put Sriracha on top. From the J&D's press release: "We cook... Read More »

FriendsEAT 3 Has Launched

  • Blanca Valbuena
  • August 9, 2012

YOU asked, we listened. We chained our developers to their computers for the past six months so they could make lots of changes to make FriendsEAT. The site is now easier to use, and has lots of fun social sharing tools for you to play with. What did we do? Updated Profiles (the link goes to mi... Read More »

Organic Milk Wars

  • Spence Cooper
  • July 30, 2012

Larry Hansen was dairy operations manager for milk quality and supply at Horizon Organic for four years before taking a similar job at Organic Valley, a dairy farmer cooperative that is the second largest supplier in the US. Now the nation's two biggest suppliers of organic milk are involved in a l... Read More »

8 Reasons Restaurants Should Tweet

  • Blanca Valbuena
  • July 18, 2012

1. It's Free: Twitter costs nothing but your time. We never had free advertising at the tip of our fingers. Twitter is on your laptop, on your tablet, and on your smartphone. There are simply no excuses. 3. Your Fans Want You: In this time of high technology, people yearn for con... Read More »

Celebrity Chef Cat Cora Busted For DUI Over 2X Legal Limit

  • Spence Cooper
  • July 17, 2012

Celebrity chef Cat Cora was cited in June for driving under the influence after she caused a minor traffic accident on upper State Street in Santa Barbara, California, a wealthy haven for celebrities and artists. Her arraignment is scheduled for July 26. Catherine "Cat" Cora is best known for her f... Read More »

Ridiculously Cheap Lobster In Maine ($2 a lb)

  • Spence Cooper
  • July 12, 2012

In Maine, lobsters have been selling for less than a pound of bologna at many supermarket deli counters. Maine's excess supply has driven retail prices to as low as $2 a pound for the smallest of the soft-shell lobsters. "Hot dogs here on the island are $4.99 a pound. I never thought I'd see the da... Read More »

Boycott of General Mills & Also Kraft Over Gay Pride Oreo

  • Spence Cooper
  • June 28, 2012

The Washington-based National Organization for Marriage (NOM), announced a boycott of General Mills, owners of the Betty Crocker brand, after General Mills announced its opposition to a ban on same-sex marriage in Minnesota, their headquarters. "We do not believe the proposed constitutional amendme... Read More »

Cracker Barrel Latest Chain to Become Gestation Crate-Free

  • Spence Cooper
  • June 26, 2012

Cracker Barrel -- which operates more than 600 locations in 42 states -- is the latest restaurant chain to acquiesce to rising consumer demand for more humanely produced food. The company announced it will begin formulating plans that provide for a pork supply system free of gestation crates used t... Read More »

Highlights Fancy Food Show Summer 2012: Aux Delices Des Bois

  • Blanca Valbuena
  • June 21, 2012

Aux Delices des Bois showed the most delicious grilling butters. More than just the flavors, I loved this product because it is made from organic milk from free range cows. Even better they are high fat butters (meaning they taste delicious) and made in NYC. You're basically getting French style but... Read More »

Highlights Fancy Food 2012: Little Soya

  • Blanca Valbuena
  • June 21, 2012

Their packaging for Little Soya was way too cute for me not to stop and look. Once I stopped I was glad I did. They use fresh, hand-picked ingredients. The sauce was smooth with a touch of sweetness. It's also gluten free, an added bonus to all those poor unfortunate souls who are Gluten intoleran... Read More »

Brazilian Farmers Beat Monsanto

  • Spence Cooper
  • June 20, 2012

Five million Brazilian farmers have sued Monsanto for in excess of 6 billion euros, accusing the company of collecting royalties on crops it unfairly claims is the property of Monsanto. The farmers challenged Monsanto's practice of collecting royalties on seed harvests using seeds from the previous... Read More »

Disney Puts Children’s Health Before Advertisers

  • Spence Cooper
  • June 6, 2012

At a recent Washington news conference with first lady, Michelle Obama, the Walt Disney Company announced that all products advertised on its child-based media formats, including television, radio and websites, will be required to meet a new set of nutritional standards. Products currently advertis... Read More »

Anthony Bourdain Makes Reservations With CNN

  • Spence Cooper
  • May 31, 2012

No Reservations host Anthony Bourdain is leaving the show, which he has hosted on the Travel Channel since 2005, to host a new weekend food and travel program on CNN. The announcement was made this week by CNN Worldwide Executive Vice President and Managing Editor Mark Whitaker. CNN says the new s... Read More »

The Fuss Over Foie Gras

  • Spence Cooper
  • May 23, 2012

Nearly eight years after a bill enacting a foie gras ban was signed, California is set to impose the nation's first statewide ban on foie gras this July. Despite the ban, chefs are still actively campaigning against a foie gras ban. According to the Huffington Post, a "Save Foie Gras" petition has ... Read More »

Domino’s Pizza and Texas Farm Bureau Advocate Animal Cruelty

  • Spence Cooper
  • May 22, 2012

Domino's Pizza shareholders recently rejected a proposal put forth by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) for the pizza company to study ending the use of pork from suppliers who confine pregnant pigs in small gestation stalls (6.6 ft x 2.0 ft). In response to Domino's decision, Texas ... Read More »

Pizzeria Uno’s Pizza Skins: A Whole Day’s Calories

  • Spence Cooper
  • May 21, 2012

According to an 18-month study conducted by the Rand Corporation, 96% of main entrees sold at top U.S. chain eateries exceed the daily limits for calories, sodium, fat and saturated fat recommended by the USDA. "If you're eating out tonight, your chances of finding an entree that's truly healthy ar... Read More »

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