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Obesity in the UK parallels the US, is soda to blame?

There is still a lot of talking about the amount of sugar in soda, the over consumption by children (and the population on the whole) as well as soda’s links to obesity. Some states in the US have banned larger format sizes from being sold, others have removed vending machines from schools. Has it helped? Will it? In the UK,…read more →

19 Feb, 2013

Out to pasture: A look at farming practices and pasture raising animals

More and more, people are getting upset about the way our food is produced in the “civilized world”. Large corporations have continued to become more and more efficient in meat production, but is that truly what is best? Does it really bring down prices? Should it? Here’s a look at what some farmers are trying to promote to better practices…read more →

12 Feb, 2013

20 things you may not have known about Walmart, and where we buy food in China

Recently, I have moved back to the city of Dalian, in the Liaoning Province of China. One thing I have loved so far about living here is the food. The selection and freshness would amaze you, and there are countless small grocers, butchers and bakers you can go to to get fresh, quality food stuffs. My new home is in…read more →

13 Jan, 2013

End of the world apocalyptic foodie rant

So, what the duck. The world is ending and here we are still worshiping cupcakes, pithy remarks and safe recipes. The cake pop has been heralded as the next big thing. No wonder the world is ending. It should, but perhaps not how we think. Perhaps it’s the four glasses of wine talking, perhaps it’s season one of Californication playing…read more →

21 Dec, 2012

Food Fight

The life of a cask [Infographic]

Ever wonder how a cask is made, or why they use them? It’s quite a process, and the tradition has been around for a very long time. Many modern wine makers have switched over to metal, but using casks in many opinions is an art, and is essential to properly age and refine a good wine or whiskey. Here’s an…read more →

24 Oct, 2012

Are organic foods healthier? Recent Stanford study confirms we are doomed as a species [Infographic]

A recent study from Stanford University looked into if “Organic” foods are more nutritious than conventional foods. Thank you Stanford, for two things. The “Organic” industry is run by the same industry that produces all the junk food you love. Have a look at your favorite organic company and you’ll see they are probably owned by a bigger, non organic company,…read more →

19 Sep, 2012

How coffee revolutionized the world [Infographic]

Coffee… stimulating, social, man’s best friend. Whether you frequent a Starbucks, hang out at a diner, drive through Tim Horton’s, or actually make it at home, people have become very intertwined with the rich and dark liquid. Coffee has been intertwined with human history, and has been carried alongside great men and women for centuries. Has coffee revolutionized the world? …read more →

26 Apr, 2012