It’s coming this Sunday! Did you know that St. Patrick’s Day is also called the “Feast” of St. Patrick? Aside from public parades and festivities, food and drink are an important part of the day – whether alcoholic beverages or … Continue reading
Light Beer and Calorie Economics
The Wall Street Journal recently reported that Coors Light moved up to the #2 position in terms of annual sales, dethroning Budweiser. The kicker was that the #1 most sold beer in the US is Bud Light. We haven’t really … Continue reading
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The Health Benefits of Guinness Beer [Happy St. Patrick's Day]
Guinness is Good for You. That’s what marketing claims said about the Irish stout in the 1920′s. Research was based on asking people how they felt after drinking a pint. Most answered that they felt better. Hence the campaign. No … Continue reading
Texas Special – Deep Fried Beer
There is no limit to human innovation. To that will attest Mark Zable of Texas who has spent the last three years of his life perfecting (and patenting) a culinary oddity – deep fried beer! This alcoholic ravioli will compete … Continue reading
Caffeine and Alcohol – NOT a Good Mix
On Friday, the newly reinvigorated FDA sent a letter to 30 beverage manufacturers, giving them one month to show that caffeine in alcoholic beverages is indeed safe for consumption. “Today the FDA has listed caffeine only as an ingredient for … Continue reading
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15 Quick Facts About BPA [Chemical Thingy in Bottles & Cans]
The December Edition of Consumer Reports, already out, is bringing BPA, a controversial chemical, back to the headlines. The non-profit publisher, Consumers Union, tested various canned foods for BPA and found alarmingly high values in daily staples such as tuna, … Continue reading
Inside the Label – R.W. Knudsen Sparkling Essence
Each year, 18,000 new products are introduced to supermarkets across the country. With temperatures rising and summer almost here, beverage manufacturers are in high gear, promoting their new drinks. (Our local waterworks are not so industrious. Same old tap … Continue reading
Caffeine + Alcohol = Hyperactive Drunk Teens
Miller Coors, the giant beer conglomerate, announced last week that it will cut the caffeine out of its popular Sparks alcoholic beverage: MillerCoors today said it has reached an agreement with a coalition of state attorneys general to voluntarily reformulate … Continue reading
Alcohol Labeling Law?
Image via Wikipedia Ever wonder how many calories you’re chugging down, drinking that can of Bud? And what is the exact serving size of the Pinot Noir you’re having with your tofu burger? Today, you’ll have to ask a dietitian … Continue reading