NEWS: Coffee Wars ~ Starbucks vs. McDonald’s vs. Dunkin’ Donuts

The winning latte—and why shouldn’t it taste good, at 400 calories? The August 2009 issue of Consumer Reports magazine sent tasters to the front of the coffee wars. Carefully navigating the war zone, they visited four McDonald’s, four Starbucks and four Dunkin’ Donuts stores in New York and New Jersey to compare new espresso-based McCafé…
Continue reading “NEWS: Coffee Wars ~ Starbucks vs. McDonald’s vs. Dunkin’ Donuts”

TIP OF THE DAY: Salad Surprise

Think of making your salad course a daily “special.” Instead of a simple, dressed green salad, look for something different to add to it each day: strips of chicken or beef from a prior day’s roast, marinated grilled vegetables, gherkins or pickled vegetables, a slice of duck prosciutto, chopped dried fruit, fresh fruit (apples, pears,…
Continue reading “TIP OF THE DAY: Salad Surprise”

CONTEST: Enter This Week’s Gourmet Giveaway

Like the idea of free food? You’re in luck: There are a “lucky thirteen” number of prizes in this week’s Gourmet Giveaway. You can enter to win: A twelve-pack of True Brew organic iced tea (12 winners) A Smucker’s Healthy Gift Basket (1 winner) It’s all good-for-you food, too—not that should take the fun out…
Continue reading “CONTEST: Enter This Week’s Gourmet Giveaway”

HOLIDAY: It’s Bastille Day

Mad Mac macaroons: A reason to celebrate Bastille Day. Photo by Claire Freierman | THE NIBBLE. July 14th (“le quatorze juillet”) is Bastille Day in France, officially called the Fête Nationale (“National Celebration”). If you missed that day in European History class, it commemorates the storming of the Bastille prison in Paris on July 14,…
Continue reading “HOLIDAY: It’s Bastille Day”

FREEBIE: “Drink Me” Magazine Downloadable Online

Drink Me magazine, a lifestyle publication about drinking and bar culture, celebrates alcohol (beer, wine, spirits) and the drinking establishments in which they’re enjoyed. The first issue was April 2009, followed by a second in May/June. Hopefully, July/August is just around the corner. The first issue was a bit thin, but for free, there are…
Continue reading “FREEBIE: “Drink Me” Magazine Downloadable Online”