A Fascinating Sidebar On Debate Over “Canned Versus Fresh”

Public attitudes toward the food we eat are constantly changing and evolving in unexpected ways. In an era of demanding jobs and 60-hour-a-week workweeks, we may rely more on frozen and canned foods than we wish. Canned foods also provide an extraordinary range of items that might otherwise be completely unavailable. You have probably seen expensive French paté in tins in your local supermarket, but did you know you could buy Reindeer Paté in a can? Well, you can indeed! And how zbout curried crickets? That too! As the Romans wisely said, “in matters of taste, there is no argument.”

The canning of foods long preceded freezing them. Canning was invented by a Frenchman hired by the Napoleonic Army to preserve for military cooks food for long marches and war campaigns, like Napoleon’s year-old invasion of Russia, which had a supply train miles long.

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Slap Chop Vs Quick Chop! Billy Versus Vince in the Kitchen Wars – Which is Better?

It could have been predicted that as soon as Vince Schlomi introduced the amazing Slap Chop that Billy Mays would counter with a similar device, the Quick Chop! Both are designed to make chopping and dicing everything from nuts to broccoli a cinch in the kitchen, saving time and hassle. Do they work? Consumers say yes, but not quite as perfectly as they do in their vibrant infomercials.

The Slap Chop sells for a penny under twenty bucks while the Quick Chop is $12.99. Both require shipping and handling charges but the slap chop comes with a cheese grater and a buy one get one free offer where you simply pay double the shipping. This makes it easy to get one for your self and as a holiday gift for someone else. The Quick chop also comes with a buy one get one free offer and instead of a cheese grater comes with folding cutting boards. Quite a useless addition to most consumers. The difference in the price is a mere seven bucks, however largely consumer reviews say there is quite a difference between the two on action. Continue reading “Slap Chop Vs Quick Chop! Billy Versus Vince in the Kitchen Wars – Which is Better?”

The Disgrace of Our Indifference Towards Food Wastage

A recent British study purporting that as much as fifty percent of the world’s food goes to waste, is alarming and disconcerting to put it mildly. Why is there such a high percentage of food wastage in a world beset by famine, and what steps can we put into place to remedy this situation?

Underlying this alarming statistic is the clear disparity between the wealth of first world and third world countries. As consumers privileged to be residing in a first world country, what we so wantonly discard, would be considered a luxurious banquet for those struggling to survive in the third world nations, where they contend with disease and live on the edge of famine on a daily basis. We need to change our purchasing habits by being more selective in our food choices, to minimise waste, and be more pro-active in supporting the work of organisations that assist and contribute to famine relief. Continue reading “The Disgrace of Our Indifference Towards Food Wastage”

The Racist Kiosk Wars Begin?

How would you like a self-aware, computer ordering kiosk which profiled you by your facial features, ethnicity, age, and sex? As Americans, I doubt that would go over well here – as our society is notoriously very politically correct, but that certainly won’t keep China from doing it at their fast-food restaurants which have American corporate roots, including Yum Brands – KFC, that’s right Kentucky Fried Chicken.

There was an interesting article in Kiosk Marketplace News recently, posted on December 28, 2016 titled; “KFC China develops customer facial recognition technology to suggest menu items,” with excerpts also taken from The Daily Pot explaining how;

“The technology reads facial expressions and other visual information, like age and gender, to determine how individuals with similar traits typically order. Then, the technology matches those preferences with appropriate menu items. KFC is working with Baidu, a Chinese web services company, to turn this idea into reality. The machines will look at a customer’s age, gender and facial expressions to make their best guess. If a 5-year-old is held up to the camera, the kiosk should suggest a kids menu. If an adult walks in at 8 a.m., it might be time for some biscuits.”

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Barbecue Wars

Okay, so here’s the deal. What kind of meat, what kind of sauce, what method of cooking, what type of wood or heat, and how is it served. A lot to consider. And one thing is for sure–we’re not talking a backyard Weber grill here, folks. This is serious business, so let’s get to it.

In the South, especially North Carolina, the most popular outdoor version is the “pig pickin’.” Named after the Cajun phrase cochon de lait, traditional Southern barbecue grew out of these gatherings, which entailed an entire hog roasted for hours, then letting guests pick their own meat off the finished product (hence the phrase “going whole hog”).

But every region has its own version, usually pork, and the sauce is what makes the difference. In North Carolina, the three varieties of sauces include vinegar-based in the east, tomato-vinegar, sometimes mustard, in the central state and a heavier tomato-based sauce in western NC. The city of Lexington, just northeast of Charlotte, proclaims itself to be the “Barbecue Capital of the World,” boasting one BBQ restaurant per 1000 people (talk about going whole hog). And throughout the South, the meat is more likely to be served on a plate, accompanied by hush puppies, coleslaw and baked beans, not in a bun smothered with ketchup (in some places considered a capital crime). When ordered, it’s simply called Q and the sides are a given. (In Texas you might get a thick piece of toast, but that’s another story.) Continue reading “Barbecue Wars”

Top 10 Online Stores In Nigeria

As I normally say, day by day life becomes easier. Now we can now buy whatever we want at the comfort of our home.

Gone are the days when the only options available were either to buy on eBay, Amazon and a couple more which meant having to trade using credit cards or with the use of PayPal and others, Nigerians had to wait for shipment or use US OR UK shipping addresses and wait so long for delivery but fast forward all that, now Nigerians can enjoy buying online at cheap and affordable prices and you can even pay on delivery, from stores with offices located here in Nigeria.

Let’s take a look at the list of the top 10 Nigerian online stores according to product availability, customer service, how much customers trust the stores considering customer satisfaction and product delivery.

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10 Advantages of Flaxseed

Introduction

Do you know that people consume flaxseeds as food since the time immemorial? The historians say that these seeds are known to people about 6000 years ago. There are documents to prove that this might have been the world’s first cultivated super-food. This rekindled the interest of the people in its properties. That was how the research on this particular food from nature had begun. In nut shell, the contents of flaxseed are found to aid digestion, lower cholesterol, improve the skin health, fight cancer, balance hormones, lower sugar cravings and promote weight loss. This research result is just the beginning of a new world of healthy living. In this article, we would look into the advantages of flaxseed. Continue reading “10 Advantages of Flaxseed”

Aquarium Decoration Items and Fish Food for Sale Online at Beena Aquarium

For better care and safety of your fish and to keep your aquarium in well-maintained condition, you need to pay attention on various essential things. Choosing the right type of aquarium items can be the best way of transforming them. Not to mention fish food for sale that can be the best option for your fish to feed them in convenient way.

Are You Looking for Fish Food for Sale or Looking for Aquarium Decoration Items?

Whether you are looking for fish accessories for sale or searching for the right store to buy aquarium decoration items, you will have some better options to fulfill your requirement by going online that is counted as one of the convenient ways to enhance your experience. There are a number of renowned names in this domain, who bring to you some of the best quality fish food items and provide you with the amazing range of aquarium decoration items – available in variety of sizes, types and styles. You can get delivery on time and right to your address. Continue reading “Aquarium Decoration Items and Fish Food for Sale Online at Beena Aquarium”

The Proper Diet That Should Be Followed By A Lactating Mother

A mother who is breastfeeding her newborn baby needs much more nutritious and healthy food than the rest of her family; because she is sharing most of this nutrition to her child through her breast milk. Therefore, it is mandatory that she will be fed foods with all necessary vitamins, minerals, proteins and carbohydrates.

A lactating mother must take food with higher calories too, as post-delivery she needs at least 500 calories more than the normal times on each day. Utmost care should be taken for maintaining the balanced diet of a breastfeeding mother, which is better to be decided by a trained midwife so that both mother and the child remain healthy and energetic.

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When Making Smoothies For Breakfast, Here Are Some Things To Think About

For the hotter summer weather, we all want to look great in a pair of shorts or a swimsuit. The best thing to do is start your day out with a healthy breakfast but most of us don’t have the time to cook one up so we look for healthy, quick alternatives. Smoothies are a great way to start your day because you can have your fruits, greens, and protein in a smoothie. But, you want to have the smoothie maker that will give you a smooth, creamy, delicious smoothie.

Are you going to be making a smoothie for your entire family or just for you? There are a variety of sizes of smoothie makers; some will make just enough for one person and others will be large enough to make smoothies for the whole family. If you want to take a smoothie maker to work so that you can make one a little later, a smaller one might be the one to choose. Regardless of how much you are making, you will want your smoothie maker to have a sturdy, firm base with a tight-fitting lid. If you didn’t have time to make a breakfast, you surely don’t want to take the time to clean up a smoothie mess. Continue reading “When Making Smoothies For Breakfast, Here Are Some Things To Think About”