FoodBlogCT News Week2 2013

Thursday, the 10th of January


Wild Animals Roaming Grocery Stores | Photo Series

Agan Harahap’s photo series entitled “Garden Fresh” imagines if animals roam the grocery store, giving a whole new meaning to “free range” meat. [read more]


Craft Beer for your Dog

Craft brewery, Boneyard Beer, didn’t want their best friends to be left out of all the party fun, and why wouldn’t you want your dog to be drunk with you? [read more]


What to do with leftover wine?

Admittedly it’s not often that there’s leftover wine lying around my house, but on the rare occasion that we don’t finish a bottle this is what I do with the last dribbles. [read more]


Wednesday, the 9th of January


The Pineapple that tastes like Coconut

Horticulturists from Queensland in Australia say they’ve developed a pineapple that tastes like coconut. The research was carried out by the state’s Department of Agriculture who worked to breed different varieties of pineapple in an attempt to produce a sweeter tasting pineapple. [read more]


Ranking: Best And Worst Diets

U.S. News evaluated and ranked the 29 diets below with input from a panel of health experts. To be top-rated, a diet had to be relatively easy to follow, nutritious, safe, and effective for weight loss and against diabetes and heart disease. [read more]


Man hallucinates after eating World’s hottest Curry

A doctor from England who successfully polished off a plate of the world’s hottest curry says it was so spicy he began to hallucinate. [read more]


Nominate your favourite shops for an @Eat_Out Produce Award

Do you know a spectacular artisan baker? A cheese-maker that deserves recognition? Or a food market so fabulous that it gets you up and out of bed early on a Saturday morning? Now’s the time to share your knowledge! [read more]


Tuesday, the 8th of January


McDonald changes its name in Australia

The international fast food giant will temporarily change signs at selected stores across the country to “Macca’s,” the affectionate Australian nickname for the chain, in celebration of Australia Day, which falls on January 26 – a move that is its first such globally. [read more]


The US$1,000 liqueur that comes with a bike

A liqueur company has designed some unique gift packaging that for US$1,000 can be ridden away after purchase. [read more]

bike


Bluefin Tuna Sells For Incredible Record $1.76 Million At Tokyo Fish Auction

A bluefin tuna sold for a record $1.76 million at a Tokyo auction Saturday, nearly three times the previous high set last year – even as environmentalists warn that stocks of the majestic, speedy fish are being depleted worldwide amid strong demand for sushi. [read more]

Most expensive Tuna


Hungry dog starts fatal house fire

A dog left home alone in Austria started a major house fire by switching on an electric hotplate with its paw while pinching food temptingly perched on top, police said on Thursday. [read more]


Monday, the 7th of January


Gwyneth Paltrow releases her 2nd Cookbook

Hollywood actress and renown foodie Gwyneth Paltrow is releasing a second cookbook titled It’s All Good: Delicious, Easy Recipes That Will Make You Look Good and Feel Great. [read more]


Winetimes Red And White Wine Of The Year

Finding it hard to recall the best wines you had in 2012? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Could it be that we’ve simply had too many too count? Probably. [read more]

Best of 2012


Hulk Hogan to open a Restaurant

The world wrestling champion Hulk Hogan, known for his outspoken personality and huge muscles, is set to open a restaurant in Tampa Bay, Florida. [read more]

Hulk Hogan restaurant


Yelp Reviews Of McDonald’s Are Ridiculous

“They overfilled my sweet ice tea so it was overflowing when she handed it to me, and it got all over the place. They didn’t give me the monopoly cup version, either… disappointed.” [read more]


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