Thursday, the 18th of April
Thieves Swipe 5 Tons Of Nutella
Police said Monday an unknown number of culprits made off with 5 metric tons (5.5 tons) of Nutella chocolate-hazelnut spread from a parked trailer in the central German town of Bad Hersfeld over the weekend. [read more]
How Much Would It Take For You to Drink This Wasp-Whiskey?
Rocket News reports that some arguably sadistic “huntsmen” in the Kumamoto Prefecture have taken to trapping helpless wasps, drowning them in shochu alcohol and letting them ferment for three years to allow their toxins to flavor the drink. [read more]
Energy Drinks Survey Finds Confusing Marketing
Energy drinks have been the subject of a heap of controversy recently. From claims of false advertising to disturbing news about deaths that followed energy drink consumption, not all is good in this $12.5 billion beverage sales category. [read more]
Top 100 SA Wines
These wines, and the rest of the winners, can be tasted at a series of events which will take place in May in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban. For details of those events, please go to www.webtickets.co.za. [read more]
Wednesday, the 17th of April
South Africa`s Top 12 Pinot Noir Wines – Ranked by the Public
A couple of weeks ago we attended the Top12 Pinot Noir tasting, hosted by Frederic Dasse from Top12Wines.com, at La Mouette in Sea Point. [read more]
Zurich offers Bike Stands with Free Coffee
As part of an initiative to encourage locals and tourists in Zurich to use bikes the government has teamed up with Rathaus Cafe to offer bikers a quick chance to refuel on free coffee at a number of bike stands. [read more]
11 Things McDonald’s Wishes You Never Knew About
When it comes to fast food arches, all that glitters is not gold. And in McDonald’s case, it’s difficult to say whether its fair share of criticism comes in spite of it being one of America’s most iconic brands, or perhaps because of it. [read more]
Chocolate Made With Fruit Juice: Half the Fat Content of normal Products
Chocolate is the ultimate edible indulgence to many, but a technique developed by researchers at the U.K.’s University of Warwick may soon change that. [read more]
Tuesday, the 16th of April
If you are overweight, red wine won`t benefit you
It has been scientifically proved that diseases like diabetes, dementia, heart disease and hearing loss can be cured by drinking red wine. [read more]
2013 DESIGN WEEK KICKS OFF IN MILAN
The 2013 Milan Design Week has officially kicked off in Italy. The prestigious design fair, Salone del Mobile and the satellite fair Fuori Salone, will run until April 14th, bringing together some of the most talented designers in the world. [read more]
Hooters Employee Forced To Quit After Brain Surgery
A former Hooters employee who was forced to quit after shaving her head for brain surgery is now suing the franchise in federal court for violating the Missouri Human Rights Act, according to court documents provided to The Huffington Post by the woman’s lawyer. [read more]
Why I Broke Up With My Food Processor
Sometimes we grow apart from our appliances. One thing leads to another, and we have to end things. That’s what happened between me and my food processor. After many years together, making hundreds of salad dressings, countless marinades and batch after batch of pastry dough, we seem to have fallen out of love with each other. [read more]
Monday, the 15th of April
IPAs You Need To Drink Before You Die
There are a lot of IPAs — that’s India Pale Ale, for beer newbies — out there. Booze lovers are drawn to the bold, deep flavors of the hoppy brews and brewers love making ’em. [read more]
Instagramming Strangers’ Food Prank [Video]
What would you do if a complete stranger asked to Instagram your food? [read more]
SA Supermarkets in meat scandal named
Popular supermarkets including Pick n Pay, Shoprite, Fruit and Veg City, Woolworths and Spar have been identified as stocking incorrectly labelled meat products, City Press reported on Sunday. [read more]
Scientists unveil world wine map by 2050
A report has warned that climate change is likely to push viticulture into new areas with potentially “disastrous” consequences for several endangered animal species. [read more]
