FoodBlogCT News Week 35 2013

Thursday, the 29th of August


How To Say ‘Cheers’ In 20 Languages (AUDIO)

Though countries around the world may differ in language, customs and history, there is one thing that tends to bring all people together in harmony: drinking. [read more]


10 Minute Mini Breakfast Pizzas

Pizza’s not just for dinner! Here we combine two breakfast favorites — mini pizzas and scrambled eggs. [read more]


HOT NEW ST ELMO’S MENU AND COMPETITION WITH @EAT_OUT

There’s something about the smell of wood-fired pizza in a cardboard box. It’s smoky, earthy and holds the promise of sizzling cheese. Are you a lover of takeaway pizza? One local company is shaking things up with their new menu and a hot competition. [read more]


The Craziest and Most Famous Cases of Murder, Death, and Suicide by Food

You probably like to think of food as your friend. It makes your Summer cookouts, keeps your game day parties going, and helps you power through all five seasons of Ally McBeal on Netflix. But don’t trust that jerk for a second, because it could end up MURDERING YOU. [read more]


Wednesday, the 28th of August



The smallest Restaurant in the World [Images]

If you are looking for a unique romantic dining experience, a visit to the world’s smallest restaurant is in order. Elegant, cozy and set in a historical villa, Solo per Due is a restaurant with seating just for two. [read more]


Cape Town eats 1 ton of Whoppers in a month!

The first Burger King store that opened its doors in May this year in the Cape Town city centre, seems to be bursting at the seams. [read more]


Gordon Ramsay Named Celebrity Who Needs To ‘Chill Out The Most’

Gordon Ramsay isn’t exactly known for his calm demeanor, so it’s no surprise the foul-mouthed chef was recently named the celebrity who needs to “chill out’ the most” in frozen cocktail brand Parrot Bay’s “Chill Out” report. [read more]


Gandhi vows to banish hunger

India’s ruling Congress party chief Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday launched a landmark public food scheme for hundreds of millions of people, declaring it would banish hunger and be free of corruption. [read more]


Tuesday, the 27th of August


What’s Really Behind The Jolt In Your Energy Drink? [Video] Quite Informative!

Unreal Eats is Healthy Living’s original video series, where we go behind calorie counts and health claims to examine what’s really in the processed foods that scream loudest in our food environment. [read more]


Beyoncé loves Nando’s and spends R22 300.

Superstar Beyoncé got staff at an Essex Nando’s in a flap when she ordered over £1 400 (R22 300) worth of food from them, Mail Online reported.” [read more]


Tipping Practices Around The World (INFOGRAPHIC)

When traveling, it can be hard to remember if one should tip or not at restaurants. Fortunately, Reddit user unjung created a handy map to show the gratuity expectations of various countries. [read more]


Best invention ever! – Just-Add-Water Beer

Beer is a pain to bring along on hiking trips. It’s heavy to carry, especially when you’re stocking up for a real rager by the campfire. Pat’s Backcountry Beverages has a solution: a just-add-water beer concentrate and an easy-to-carry carbonation system. [read more]


Monday, the 26th of August


PETA Ad Is Hot … Like A Chili Pepper (NSFW PHOTO)

PETA Europe’s newest ad featuring former Miss World winner Rosanna Davison is certainly hot. You know, like all those chili peppers she’s laying on. Davison is promoting PETA’s latest project, “Vegans Are Red Hot,” a step up from a 2011 campaign when she walked the streets of Dublin in a mini-dress made of lettuce leaves to promote vegetarianism. [read more]


The anti-texting beer glass – Yay or Nay?

Well here’s a glass we could all toast to! The ‘offline beer’ glass stops drinkers using their phones when out at bars with their friends. [read more]


Food worth $6.8bn rots in India each year

Agriculture minister Sharad Pawar said on Friday that food grains, fruits and vegetables worth $6.8bn go to waste in India every year because of inadequate storage facilities. [read more]


The Periodic Table of Alcohol – everything you need to know!

Hey food geeks, here’s a scientific chart you’ll want to post on your fridge: the periodic table of alcohol. Finally, chemistry everyone can understand! [read more]


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