I am a huge lover of quality movies, with a special interest in foodie movies. Sadly, very few of the mainstream movies produced in the US attract my interest, let alone hold it, which is why my collection of foreign films is ever expanding. While I will not bash the US movie industry, I will [...]

Until recently, I had never given thought to this question. During several food-related conversations with various friends and coworkers over the past couple of years, on more than one occasion it has been suggested that I may have “missed my calling” so to speak. The consensus among many of them is that perhaps I should have been a chef or food critic or some other food-related professional. Their comments are not meant to imply that I am not good at my work, as I have been feeding myself from the accounting [...]

Another packaging design that I found so engaging that it influenced me to make a 24-pack purchase was this one by Fuze promoting its Slenderize line. The colors are bright and cheery and the fruit looks absolutely inviting. Unfortunately, with the exception of the Strawberry Melon flavored one, the taste of the low calorie, low carb beverage inside these bottles was far from the deliciousness I had hoped for. Perhaps I was expecting too much from what basically boils down to yet another “diet” drink. [...]

Ever wonder what’s in other peoples’ kitchens? I’ve seen quite a number in my time and though a few were somewhat similar, I’ve never seen two that were exactly alike. They come in so many different sizes and styles, from huge and lavishly designed to small and modestly equipped. But there is one thing I believe all kitchens have in common. More often than not, they reflect (to varying degrees) the individual personality and style of the owner, with some exceptions of course. [...]