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Etymologist, David Moskowitz , shows us a way of making use of the protein rich cicadas . He barbecued the cicadas on Father’s Day  and treated his son Sam to a feast of grilled insects. How delightful! You may think yuck but the insects could well... -

McDonald fans in Australia will be privy to something more than just fast food now, thanks to the, ‘Track My Macca’ app. The app users will be able to trace the entire supply chain of his food item and can also speak exclusively to the farmer and... -

Dominos, McDonald’s, Kraft Food et al are now tryng hard to make their products imperfect! Yes, the fast food giants have admitted that visual appeal works and people are actually put off by products that look overly processed or perfect in shape .... -

The Red Robin restaurant chain, specializing in burgers, found itself subjected to a tirade of adverse comments lately. The angry mob was reacting to its commercial for ‘ Garden Burger ’ which mocked vegetarianism as a so-called  ‘teen phase.’ ... -

The police in Albuquerque, New Mexico, have arrested one Brian DeMarco for threatening the FBI with a burrito  filled with explosives. The accused was about to board a bus to Texas when the police nabbed him at the... -

“People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals,” or PETA has come up with its list of top 10 vegan cities in America this year. Surprisingly, Austin, Texas has found its place at the very top, beating health-oriented spots like Portland and... -

People eager to hit the beach this summer have found a new snack to take along. Nabisco has overwhelmed the general public by filling all supermarket shelves with its latest offering, the watermelon Oreo . The garish pink and green color between two golden... -

Here is yet another reason to enjoy the month of June.  Celebrating the “ National Chocolate Pudding Day ” on June 26 while rejoicing the glorious weather is sure to double your fun.  Getting creative while making a beautiful chocolate pudding will... -

Your beloved honey is under threat, not from aliens but from the very own existence of bees. A few months ago, there was news that the bees of the world were endangered. Now, there is news that researchers at the Washington State University (WSU) are ... -

Doug Guller, the founder of “ Bikinis Sports Bar & Grill ” is pleased to have established his rights over the term, ‘ breastaurant .’ He has now taken the concept to a whole new level by creating a brand new town in Texas and naming it... -

Bars are places where world shattering, corporate decisions are taken! They are also the venues for wooing beautiful, jet set heiresses, and sultry, movie sirens. So can you really blame the glitzy bars, if they extract their pound of flesh by spiking up... -

If eating scrambled eggs daily leaves you feeling guilty about what it is doing to the environment, you don’t have to aymore! Hampton Creek Foods, a food technology startup, supported by Khosla Ventures and Founders Fund, has launched ‘ Beyond Eggs ... -

Doyel Sarangi, Navneet Rastogi, and Ripudaman Handa are as different from each other as chalk and cheese but MasterChef India-3, officially named, “ MasterChef India: Kitchen Ke Superstar ,” brought them together in one kitchen. The three finalists... -

The sweet gelato , the Italian equivalent of ice cream, is now being offered as a part of breakfast in Britain. Comboco, a SoHo eatery in London, has come up with this sweet kick, right in the morning hours. It is supposed to be good for hangovers is... -

Vita Coco is already synonymous with packaged  coconut water in the US, but Michael Kirban, the co-founder of the brand isn’t quite satisfied. “We want to own coconut water like Tropicana owns orange juice or Gatorade owns sports drinks,” he states,... -

The suspension of two employees by “Whole Foods” in New Mexico has the Latin American community up in arms. The employees were suspended because they had apparently been speaking in Spanish . This incident has also brough to the fore the fact that... -

Guzzling beer in public places is frowned upon, especially when you are caught drinking in the vicinity of a number of discarded beer bottles. However, all you beer lovers out there can now heave a sigh of relief! Yes, the Beerpouch , a flexible... -

A Chinese crew were hurtled into space on June 11, 2013 aboard the space shuttle, Shenzhou X. However, the general population of the country was more concerned with what the crew would eat in space . Since it was evident that the space crew would... -

Proposing marriage is a serious affair. However, doing so with the aid of a chicken sandwich  is simply unimaginable. Well, the idea just leaves one dumbfounded. Maybe, the couple who plan to get hitched just love the aroma of... -

Salve Jorge Bar in Sao Paulo, Brazil has come up with the unique offline glass for social beer drinkers. This glass is aimed at people who completely ignore the real people around them and remain hooked onto their smart phones for hours on end. ... -

Indian housewives spend hours sweating in the kitchen, rolling out the perfect roundels of wheat called rotis, for their families. If that is what is keeping  you from enjoying this Indian bread - the perfect foil to many a lip-smacking recipes - don't... -

The super rich woman is in for trouble now! She is being harangued into shelling out huge amounts of money for - WATER! Surprised? Well, It is not the ordinary H2O that we common folks drink of course! This particular brand of bottled water will not only keep... -

Mayonnaise is considered to be a necessary evil by many.  The delicious, yummy condiment is a must have despite its unhealthy tag. Well, there is some good news for the die-hard mayo lovers. A Japanese job posting, “Eat mayo and get paid!” could be... -

Kim and Heather, the South Carolina couple, tied the knot amidst much cheering from well wishers. The highlight of the wedding was a  huge cake , topped with the super hero figurines of Xena & Wonder Woman. What a way to celebrate a same sex marriage... -

With the summer season looming ahead and Father’s Day being just a few days away, the thought of grills and BBQs is never quite far from our minds. But are you certain that your choice of the grill or cooker will not spoil the food that you so painstakingly... -

A 19 year old guy in Virginia went into coma after helping himself to a bottle of soy sauce . The college kid actually tried to pull this stunt after being dared by his friends. The excessive salt in soy sauce affected his brain immediately. However,... -

Salt has been at the center of a recent controversy where a survey revealed that sweet biscuits contained more salt than popcorn. The “Consensus Action on Salt and Health” has asked the food industry to stop using this unhealthy seasoning in... -

Is Jamie Oliver contemplating a new  food dictionary  with brand  new culinary terms  soon?  It seems so as the celebrity chef-cum-food activist has explicitly spelled out a group of words that he would like to be banned.  He also got... -

Do you prefer pork or beef ? Well, if it is the latter and all you have in the refrigerator is pork, then no worries! Pork can be converted into delicious beef in just a few minutes. No, this isn’t magic! It is a Chinese trick that uses beef extract... -

"The "British Nuitrition Foundation" (BNF) is currently celebrating "Healthy Eating Week" but the British children still have a long way to go before they can brush their food vocabulary. For starters they need to be told that bread... -

With the price of food escalating by the day, the prospect of eating grass is looking tremendously attractive. But unfortunately, the common grass that we see on our lawns is  not edible  due to the cellulose it contains. Our forefathers could eat it... -

A Manhattan curry house is making its customers cry, shriek and shake uncontrollably. No, it is not torturing them with some medieval methods but, instead, it is offering them a taste of ‘Phaal’, an intensely hot curry which needs an iron palate to... -

The French are known for their passion but Metro St. James , a French café in the heart of Sydney, Australia is now taking the French passion a step further by seeking kisses from its customers in exchange for a cup of coffee ! What a sleazy idea! This... -

Lollyphile, the famed lollipop company, is creating news with its brand new flavor. Yes, it’s the breast milk lollipop this time! Unbelievable and in some cases, it may also be repulsive but it is true and there are questions galore! How is this... -

The Hands-Free Burger Holder distributed by Burger King made News all over world for its unique concept. However, the Burger giant has done a volte face now and claims that it neither produced nor gave the contraption to its consumers in Puerto Rico. ... -

If you think that Jack Daniels or Bacardi rum are the top selling liquors in the world, you can guess again! It is the Chinese baijiu or firewater that outshines them when it comes to popularity. Surprisingly, it has never been on sale in the Western... -

Google, the search engine giant, has added another feather to its cap! You will be able to make healthy choices by checking the nutritional information of a dish via google. The company revealed that google would make it possible for a person to get... -

If you are often worried about your expensive china getting spoiled by coffee stains, the special coffee cup, designed by Kim Keun Ae , could just be the answer to all your worries. This cup, called the “ Drop Rest Mug ”, harnesses the hydrodynamic... -

The coffee giant Starbucks is all set to pair with La Boulange , the French pastry outlet, to provide something more than just the daily fix of caffein to its customers. This unique partnership will allow the Starbucks patrons to enjoy French baked... -

Did you ever try using a Fat Magnet on your food? Yes guys, by that I mean a contraption that’s supposed to cleave fat off your food, leaving it healthier. You may wonder that scooping fat out of the food may mean taking out the flavor too, leaving the... -

The wine connoisseurs all over the world may swear by the  French wine  but the signs of financial trouble in Europe have made the French President part with his wine! Yes! the French Presidential wine has been auctioned for raising funds!  The first... -

Next time you host a BBQ party at home, don’t forget to call for help from technology. While you were busy deciding when to organize a grilling session for your family and friends, scientists were busy sweating it out in the laboratories – solving your... -

Burger King has gone and done it again! They are now out with a hands-free contraption that will allow you to hold your burger and eat it at the same time. Yes, you do not have to use your hands at all; it seems to be completely hands as well as hassle... -

Who would have thought that the Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard would have it in her to dodge a flying sandwich yet that is exactly what she did on May 30, 2013, when she arrived at a Canberra school to address school children. She dodged a... -

The Internet users are growing by the minute. Yet surprisingly, the printed cookbook remains the ultimate reading material for serious foodies, chefs and food writers. When the electronic world has taken over almost every other aspect of our lives but why?... -

Adding caffeine to your food? Health experts would frown at the very thought. FDA isn’t too happy about it either, now that it has taken the caffeine gum out of circulation.  However, the market for caffeinated foods is not on the wane. The latest... -

Mongolia, the forgotten land in Central Asia is now enjoying newfound wealth. With a large number of mines being commissioned in the area, the country is looking for ways to spend its money and KFC  is there on hand to help.   Yes guys,... -

Well, the British children will now learn to eat more of Asian food thanks to the pricey potato. The potatoes have become dearer all in Britain causing them to become a rarity in school lunches. The steep price of the tuber has forced the authorities to... -

If you are a steak nerd, you perhaps have something in common with the beast – after all you both love meat, right? However, you like your meat cooked and the grilled steak is perhaps the most awesome way to eat your meat . However, when it comes to... -

Food photography is an art! It is quite normal to see photos of delicious looking dishes and start salivating instantaneously. But not everyone agrees. In fact, Dr. Valerie Taylor went so far as to say that taking photographs of food is a sign of mental... -

Drinking huge amounts of soda or carbonated drinks has been one of the main reasons of  obesity . This is particularly true of the United States of America where young people and kids just cannot seem to do without it. However, when it comes to... -

Beauty products made with fruits and veggies are nothing new but did you ever hear of a perfume that smells like whiskey? Well, the famed Scodioli Creative has now come up with a unique perfume that is going to remind you of the finest Kentucky Bourbon ,... -

When he left his Big Mac half eaten to go and help three calamity-stricken women in Cleveland, Charles Ramsey, a dishwasher, did not know that one day he would be suitably rewarded for his heroic deed. The reward, however, is not acceptable to Ramsey, who... -

Okay you can start panicking now! USDA informs us that there are quite a few invasive species in America. They may belong to the animal kingdom or the plant world and may even be a micro organism.   They are not native to our land and can wreak havoc by... -

Baseball is one of the most popular games of USA. It is also a great symbolization of the American culture. But now it has yet another use it seems. The bat is being used as an important ingredient in brewing beer! Nine of the craft beer makers have... -

  The exotic tacos filled with lion meat had stirred a hornet’s nest. Taco Fusion, a restaurant in Tampa, Florida had publicized its new form of meat taco widely only to be threatened with dire consequences. The animal activists were up in... -

Chocolates double up as ideal gifts especially when you are keen to express your affection for someone you admire as well. So why not opt for the traditional gift on Father’s Day too? Now wait a minute! Don’t you think your Dad is past his chocolate... -

Oprah Winfrey , the queen of soulful talk shows, is back with a new interest this time! She intends to grow healthy food on 16 acres of her land in Maui. The woman worth a capital of $2.8 billion currently owns 780 acres of prime land in the island state... -

  In a classic representation of the David-Goliath story, McDonald's CEO Don Thompson was in for a little surprise at his company's annual shareholder meeting, held recently. A nine-year-old girl, Hannah Robertson, took Thompson to... -

  Did you hear of ‘Operation Barbecue Relief’? Well, it’s a team that rolls in with chunks of barbecued meat and other delicacies when disaster hits an area. There is nothing quite as comforting as getting hot food into you when you are in a... -

    Britain recently voted for its top TV chef and Jamie Oliver with his sexy smile made it to the top. Surprisingly, Britain’s cookery queen Delia Smith is considered to be past her sell-by date while sultry Nigella... -

The popular Hai Di Lao  hotpot chain will open its doors in America for the first time later this year. It is particularly famous for its dazzling display of noodle dance where the noodle makers and entertainers stretch the dough into 10 ft long noodles,... -

  Tired of slicing and squeezing lemons? Fret not for we have an easy way out! Just use a lemon stem gadget and infuse all your favorite dishes with fresh lemon juice! But how is this possible? Let’s learn more about this contraption. ... -

    Chocolate is something that not many can resist. There have been numerous dishes, drinks and even sculptures created with them. Nothing else can bring out the child in us so quickly. Take a look at yet another mindboggling... -

  Heidi Klum, the Supermodel is all for healthy eating but cannot actually get her kids to eat food that is good for them. She has come up with a bizarre solution though and shells out money every time her kids drink up their  fruit smoothies .... -

  In search for better food options for its astronauts in space, the NASA has assigned a $125,000 grant to Systems & Materials Research Corporation (SMRC) company to develop a 3-D printer, to print food , what else! Except for... -

  Pizza has become a global food despite its Italian origins. Sadly, the young Italians are no longer interested in the highly skilled job of pizza making and have turned their backs on it. Consequently, the pizzerias in the old country are... -

  Bradley Cooper , the ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ is about to don a chef’s apron for his upcoming  movie. Not known for is cooking skills, the Hangover star is keen on learning the basics in order to play the role convincingly. He has,... -

  Let’s get it straight first. The pizza we are talking about is not edible but it smells just like one if it is run on a DVD player. This is because it is actually a DVD, carrying a pizza scent . The Domino’s has launched this unique... -

  A Bloody Mary to satiate your hunger? Sounds farfetched? Well, the Wisconsin based  O'Davey's Pub has just gone over the top with its latest Bloody Mary creation . This weirdo cocktail is rumored to satiate your hunger... -

Care for a Panda Burger? Don’t fret, you don’t have to eat Panda meat. Instead you will be served a burger which bears the stamp of a mother & child panda atop the bun . How is it different you may ask and what is its purpose? Well, no one seems to... -

  The British Prime Minister David Cameron's escapades after he has had one drink too many are known to all. Now it seems he is not the only one at his workplace to indugle in extreme drinking. The British MPs, on the whole, are... -

  The original recipe for Coca Cola is now on sale! The makers of this popular beverage had kept the recipe a  secret for years with only a select few having access to it. However, all that has changed now with a man named Cliff Kluge... -

Next time you can't find your cheese grater in the kitchen cabinet, pick up the business card of the Brazilian cheese shop "Bon Vivant". The store has launched a business card with all its professional details on it as well as a grating... -

Just when the UN suggested looking at insects as a new food source for human beings, a Connecticut chef, Bun Lai, has announced that he would organize a cicada feast soon. Lai owns the restaurant "Miya's Sushi" and he is planning to catch the... -

You probably never expected this to happen but it has. The United Nations, in its new report, has advised people to overcome their ‘disgust’ for insects and incorporate them into their diet. This, they say, is significantly important to help in the... -

You may find it strange or funny but at the Florida-based Taco Fusion Eatery, you can actually hear the tacos roar if you put your ear too close to them. This is because the tacos are filled with lion meat . Yes! The eatery (in)famous for using exotic meat... -

If you thought Americans were habitual about eating out almost every other weeknight, you are wrong. According to an infographic launched by Turbo Tax group, the budget-conscious American families are treating dining out as a special occasion, rather than... -

It will cost the world $345,000 to create the first in-vitro hamburger and if you think that is expensive, keep in mind the following points: Conventional livestock practices contribute to 20% of greenhouse-gas emissions in the... -

The New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, of the soda-ban fame, has just been given a giant ironical avatar at the House of Cupcakes (HoC). In his new avatar, ‘ Bloomberg’ weighs 25 pounds and clocks 35,800 on the calorie-counter . This giant cupcake... -

  When will the Chinese learn? Food scandal after food scandal has hit the country in the recent years, right from lead-contaminated toys to dog meat being sold under filthy conditions. The latest one to rock the country is... -

The Irish potato chip brand Tayto has launched a unique flavor – onion and chocolate and if you think it bombed think again! The flavor is a hit and the same is reflected in a social media campaign launched by its fans. A strange flavor to start with,... -

We, the people of America have known milk in many forms and even cherish the thought of sipping on some of the most exotic varieties like the goat’s milk, donkey milk etc. However, many of us still shy away from this delicious beverage when it happens to... -

  So far, the 3D food printers have not received much encouragement from patrons anywhere in the world. However, all that may soon change with a recent research indicating that data-driven food may hold the key to your dietary plans in the... -

Can you cut watermelon in less than 30 seconds? Well, this guy can and the way his video has gone viral in the cyberspace shows that he has managed to impressed too many with his ninja-like knife skills. If you have tried to cut a watermelon at home, you know... -

  Would you dare to wear a dress made with bread tags on your wedding day? Stephanie Watson, an Australian woman, collected bread tags over a decade before deciding to get married. Her wedding dress was made with 10,000 bread tags and... -

  A collection of recipes, dating back to 1150, is being revived, recreated and re-examined as part of a history project at Durham University. Found recently, these 900-years-old recipes will now form a part of a historic menu. ... -

  Handing in your resignation via post or simply sending an unexpected email to your boss stating your reasons for quitting have been the norm until now. But Chris Holmes, a 31 year old man working for the U.K. Border Agency had other plans. He put... -

Parents of Alexandria’s Del Ray neighborhood are fuming badly at a new restaurant that is set to open its doors soon. The reason – the restaurant is open only to patrons who are 18 years and above . This interesting twist in the restaurant culture has... -

  The apple pie picture that you just received in the mail smells so nice, doesn’t it? Well, if you are confused, don’t be because smelling the food over Internet is no longer an April Fool’s joke. This was proved at the First World... -

  Woodchucks are adorable animals, not usually known for gorging on an ice cream cone. However, this particular woodchuck is a little different. When he came across a soft-serve ice cream cone, he could not resist the temptation to lick at... -

The way Odin Parker eats peanut butter straight out of a jar would put any human to shame, not just because Odin seems to relish every spoonful but also because Odin is actually a dog – a German Shepherd, to be precise! Yes, and it seems he has learnt how... -

  The ‘Iron Lady’ Margaret Thatcher may have been the Milk Snatcher of Britain but she was also one of those responsible for coming up with the soft scoop or soft serve ice cream  as we know it today.   The true... -

If you are crazy enough to live the life of a homeless, which includes sleeping on the pavement, under an open sky, with countless homeless people sleeping around you, then head to Gothenburg, the second-largest city in Sweden, which is also home to the... -

  Just as you prepare for your Easter bash for your kids, there is good news for the candy lovers in your family. The famous candy icons – Mike and Ike – are returning, together ! The famous fruit chewy candies ‘Mike & Ike’... -

  Idli-Sambar for Re 1! Sounds impossible, right? But not when you have ‘Amma’ doling out food, in what looks like a cross between a public welfare scheme and a political manoeuvre. ‘Amma’ means J. Jayalalithaa, the robust... -

  The 7th Annual Man-O-Manischewitz Kosher Cook-Off took place on March 21, 2013 and it was San Franciscan Josie Shapiro who took home the top honors as well as the grand prize worth $25,000 for her recipe, Faux Pho . Shapiro’s recipe... -

  The toy-filled chocolate egg is every child's ultimate fantasy ! With Easter approaching fast, there is some good news in store for the children of America.  These chocolate eggs, which were banned so far in America, will now be... -

Would you dare to kidnap four people for a takeaway pizza and a soft drink? Well, not everyone is as crazy as a man in southern Russia, who took four people hostage for many hours because he wanted a pizza and drink for himself.   The... -

  Do you know what a Peepza is? Well, it’s   a pizza made out of PEEPS . Yes, we are talking about the little, yellow, fluffy marshmallow chicks that most Easter baskets are filled with.  A top-of-the-line premier... -