Thursday, The 16th of May
Chilli leaves would-be robber red-faced
A quick-thinking worker at a takeaway food store in Sydney has stopped an attempted robbery by throwing a bucket of chilli at a would-be thief, leaving him with minor burns, Australian police said on Monday. [read more]
Does Wine have too much Alcohol?
Do those New World Cabernets and Zinfandels make your head spin? Fed up with having to stop drinking after just one glass? [read more]
Things From Your Fridge You Should Never Throw Away
Americans produce more than 76 million tons of packaging waste every year, and food packaging is a big part of that. Recycling packaging picks like plastic bottles, glass jars and aluminum cans is pretty straightforward, but what about other, more mystifying materials? [read more]
Top wines sourced for Mandela label
Over the years, South African icon Nelson Mandela has inspired a clothing line, pricey artworks and countless cheap souvenirs, all of which have fuelled debate over the use of his image. [read more]
Wednesday, the 15th of May
Eating our way to a slow death: genetically modified foods!
South Africans are by and large unaware of the dangers of genetically modified foods. [read more]
San Francisco City Attorney Sues Monster Beverage
San Francisco’s city attorney is suing Monster Beverage for marketing its energy drinks to children, saying the products pose severe health risks. [read more]
The Best Way To Open A Case Of Beer All At Once (VIDEO)
Okay, so it’s not that hard to open beer bottles individually, but if you are really all about beer-bottle-opening-efficiency, some dudes have invented a gizmo that opens 24 bottles at once. [read more]
Honey Bees Are Dying Putting America At Risk Of A Food Disaster
Forget the plight of the polar bear for a moment and consider the coming collapse of the $30 billion honey bee economy in the US. [read more]
Tuesday, the 14th of May
DHL reveals strangest deliveries
It is becoming increasingly common to transport everything from lions to livers to specially prepared food and lifesaving medicines across Africa, DHL said on Monday. [read more]
PETA Asks You To Go Vegan … With NSFW Animal Sex
PETA is known for its eyebrow-raising advertising campaigns, some of which have featured celebrities in the buff. A new ad from PETA Europe also uses sex to make a point about animal rights. But it’s not about stripping — it’s about getting it on … animal-style. [read more]
Customer Cancels Pizza Pick because of Hockey Game | Goes Viral!
The latest hilarious receipt to go viral comes to The Huffington Post courtesy of Vancouver’s rabid hockey fans (and Reddit.) [read more]
Sly Cat Doesn’t Want To Share A Meal
This cat might not be the best at sharing, but we have to give it up for the sneakiest act of deception we’ve probably ever seen a cat pull off. [read more]
Monday, the 13th of May
Jamie Oliver named best TV foodie
The celebrity chef – who has hosted a string of cookery shows on Channel 4, including Jamie’s School Dinners and Jamie’s 30 Minute Meals – has topped a poll of the best TV culinary experts, beating the the likes of Gordon Ramsay and Delia Smith to take the title after earning 15%. [read more]
Wine tasting is bullshit. Here’s why.
The human palate is arguably the weakest of the five traditional senses. This begs an important question regarding wine tasting: is it bullshit, or is it complete and utter bullshit? [read more]
The first aid kit for a broken heart!
The brokenhearted often find solace in chocolate or cope with their loss by having a drink or two. That’s just what you’ll find in this first aid kit for broken hearts called Love Hurts. [read more]
Meat Flavoured Ice Cream for Dogs
When it comes to owning a dog in the modern age, it’s normal to buy gourmet food, clothing and other luxuries to keep your pet happy. This is probably one of the reasons Arrfscarf has created their very own ice cream, tailored specifically for dogs. [read more]
