Thursday, the 7th of March
Gross Things in Airline Food
Airline food is pretty uninspiring at best, and just downright gross at worst, however, sometimes things reach a new level of disgusting as objects not meant to be allowed close to a meal end up inside. We take a look at sever gross finds from airline food. [read more]
Jamie Oliver does the Harlem Shake
It’s only a few days ago that we brought you the video of a kitchen crew from a Michelin restaurant in Chicago doing their very own rendition of the Harlem Shake. [read more]
The Force is strong in these Vegtables
What’s better than a vegetable than a vegetable that’s got the force? The answer is nothing and that’s why we love these paintings of vegetables from Nela Krzewniak. [read more]
Robot seperates Orea cookie from the cream [Video]
The hardest thing about separating the cookie from the cream in your Oreos is learning how to build robots and make them work. But anything worth doing is worth doing right. Physicist David Neevel prefers the cookie, and he’s built the helper machine to deliver just that and nothing else. [read more]
Wednesday, the 6th of March
First lady’s campaign prompts change in Consumption
About one-third of US children are overweight or obese, which puts them at increased risk for any number of life-threatening illnesses, including diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. [read more]
An incredible edible camera!
When it comes to food, photography is crucial for portraying succulence and stimulating appetites. Indeed, the right picture can make your mouth water in just seconds. But what if the camera was just as delicous as the food? [read more]
Racist Beijing Restaurant Sign Bars Japanese, Vietnamese, Filipinos And Dogs
A sign at a Beijing restaurant barring citizens of nations involved in maritime disputes with China — along with dogs — has triggered a wave of online outrage among Vietnamese and Filipinos. [read more]
Body Gummy “Humans” Made With 3D Scanner
The process involves a two-part seminar, during which the men’s likenesses are captured with a 3D scanner and then recreated in gelatin. Theresulting gummy is a full-body (though not life-size) replica of the person, all for the bargain price of $65 (¥6,000) — depending on what you consider a bargain. [read more]
Tuesday, the 5th of March
No name and shame of meat culprits in SA
Despite consumers baying for blood, the food researcher who exposed the meat scandal refuses to name and shame the suppliers, retailers and butchers whose products were tested. [read more]
Red Wine may prevent Hearing-Loss
If you are not already consuming red wine on a regular basis, here’s one more reason to raise your glass: a compound in red wine may help prevent hearing loss. [read more]
The shelf-life of food | Infographic
As we become more conscious of the amount of foods we wast in the western world many people are paying more attention to storing well and buying the right types of foods to reduce the amount they waste. [read more]
Hate chopping Onions? A few techniques put to the test!
My best friend Chloe hates chopping onions so much, she firmly believes that, if there’s a God and He has a Dantean taste for customizedpunishments, she will be damned to an eternity of onion chopping in the afterlife. She also doesn’t care for the taste of onions. Soshe never willingly chops them. [read more]
Monday, the 4th of March
SA Price hikes threaten food security of citiziens.
The 81c/litre petrol price hike, announced by the energy department on Friday, is bad news for the agriculture sector and could affect food security in the country, the Transvaal Agricultural Union (TAU SA) said. [read more]
How to pair Cheese with other Foods | Infographic
Do you love cheese but get stumped when trying to pair it with other foods? [read more]
Kids thrown out of McD for ordering fries worth $250
Ever wonder what $250 worth of McDonald’s french fries looks like? Great news. Thanks to a bunch of kids in South Korea, you can stop wondering. [read more]
Restaurants become StreetSmart in Johannesburg to help street kids
StreetSmart SA, a non-profit organisation dedicated to the social integration and upliftment of street children has launched in Johannesburg and is rallying restaurants to become involved in helping to rebuild the lives of children at risk in the city. [read more]
