NOLA Chef Sues BP
New Orleans chef and author Susan Spicer has filed a federal class action lawsuit against British Petroleum, Halliburton, and Transocean, Ltd. seeking dmages for harm to the restaurant industry resulting from the loss of native seafood destroyed by the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
Trade Secrets: "Nooks and Crannies"
The owners of Thomas' English Muffins are blocking a baking company executive from taking a new job with rival Hostess for reveal he will divulge the secret behind the muffins' "nooks and crannies."
General Mills Investigating Hoax
General Mills Inc. is investigating how a fake press release was sent out that falsely stated President Barack Obama had ordered an investigation into the company's supply chain.
South African Wines Score
South African wines are getting a boost due to all of the attention paid to the World Cup.
The Art of Container Grilling
Think you don't have room for a grill?
The BBQ BRUCE takes a charcoal grill and shoehorns it into something about the size of a windowbox for container gardening. The steel grill is designed to attach to a balcony, but it appears that it may also be removed from the bracket and set down directly on the table as well.
€ 49,90 (~$61) at livingtools.de.
Hooters Waitresses Take On Oil Spill With Hosiery
Hooters waitresses are donating their "used but laundered" (phew!) pantyhose to official efforts to create containment booms for the Gulf oil spill.
Food Prices Expected to Rise
World food prices are expected to rise this decade, boosted by a growing population and changing diets, according to two new reports.
Anthony Bourdain Declares War on Fast Food
Anthony Bourdain calls for CIA-style "black propaganda" campaign against fast food.
Federal Funding to Fight Grapevine Moth
$1.75 million in federal funding from the Farm Bill will go towards the trapping, detection and surveying of the European Grapevine Moth that has besieged some California vineyards.
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