Chic Fil A finds itself playing catchup once again. After the world went nuts for Popeyes’ spicy chicken sandwich Chic Fil A had to ratchet it up with its own spicy line. The company with the cows urging us to, “eat more chikin,” are doing a food #MeToo by introducing its own fried chicken pizza....
Fast food companies are trying everything to differentiate themselves in a market mixing technology, media, and carbohydrates. For every new experiment a junk food company makes with AI, another is pushing the limits of what’s edible without shaving years off our lives. From the same company that allows us to use Double Down Dog and...
It’s another year, and another season for the best drink of the holiday season. A good mulled wine is a heart warming elixir on a cool Christmas morning. The sight of children’s joyous smiles with wine spirit and subtle hints of spice puts the ho-ho-ho in holiday spirit. Spiced cider is a Yuletide tradition worth...
When the robots take over we should point our fingers at Lee Kindell and his pizza making robots. Lee Kindell and his wife, Nancy Gambin, own Moto Pizza. A Seattle-based pizza shop with a 3-month wait. Lee Kindell started Moto Pizza as a path to retirement. He’d make hand tossed pizzas out of an 18th...
We love innovation of all kinds at theSync, even food innovation. Dutch company, Meatable, has announced plans to sell its lab-grown, cellular sausage in Singapore. This isn’t the first time we’ve reported on governments approving lab grown sausages. Meatable is planning to bring its slaughter-free sausages to the Singaporean market next year. They also intend...
Philanthropist, stuntman, and YouTube sensation, Mr. Beast, filled suit against the burger chain bearing his name. Jimmy Donaldson, Mr. Beast, is known for his philanthropic pursuits and online stunts. He’s helped 1,000 people receive eye surgery bringing them vision. He’s also given away $28.3 million to individuals and organizations since being online. He filed suit...
FDA: Gene-edited Sausages Safe. Unless They’re Not. Washington State University has produced sausages made from gene-edited meat. The US Food and Drug administration has authorized Washington State to allow gene-edited pig meat to enter the food supply. This new food innovation is being led by Professor Jon Oatley. Oatley is a professor in WSU’s School...
Bourbon is hot right now. The corn distillate has experienced a resurgence during the pandemic as alcohol taxes were relieved in some states when folks stayed home. Once relegated to good old boys running liquor across southern states, bourbon is experiencing a trendy uptick in demand. Folks who normally like their liquor clear and drink...
I’ll admit to enjoying the turn of a phrase, and, “how can fascist pasta look so tasty,” sprung to mind when I read an article in Atlas Obscura about Marinetti pasta. Filippo Marinetti, a fascist futurist poet, tried to have pasta banned from Italy in the early 20th century. Mamma Mia! Instead of succeeding in...
Out here in DC, we’ve had mixed weather. Our January’s and February’s are usually cold, but for whatever reason it’s been balmy this winter season. When it’s not in the 40’s or 50’s, it’s been rainy. This time of year, I’m usually making a beef stew or chicken noodle soup to sip on while cuddling...