Well, it’s been a little over two weeks since my last post.  So what’s been going on so far?  Well, I’ve successfully moved to Chicago.  My furniture finally came and my apartment is pretty much set up.  I started my new job and I’ve been stuffing my face with food.

I’ve been trying hard to stay home to cook, but with so many restaurants around, it’s been quite a challenge.  There’s something to eat around almost every corner, and from my observations, Chicagoans know how to throw it down.  It’s a …

I posted the picture shown above on my Facebook Home Cooking Album and one of the comments I received was, “was that served to you? otherwise, that’s too much effort for food when i’ve just woken up…”.  It’s interesting, many people view breakfast as a fast and effortless meal.  Even I have been guilty of this.  Ever since I learned that I have to relocate to the Midwest in less than a month, it’s as if somebody hit the fast forward button.
When I woke up yesterday day morning, I told …

Today was my second day of the “Getting to Know Chicago” trip. With the apartment hunting behind me, I can finally focus on exploring the city and try out some eats while I’m at it. So far, I’m enjoying the vibe that the city is giving off, but the wind chill and the cold makes it really tough to breathe in a breath of fresh air. None-the-less, the idea of living in the heart of the city is very exciting.
I started the day a bit late. …

I remember two of last night’s dreams very vividly.  The first one was sort of scary where I was being dragged on my back by a large yellow jacket (a large wasp, not an actual jacket).  I managed to grab it with my right hand and slammed it on the ground, I then killed it with a spoon.  Yes, a spoon.  The second dream was rather tasty, and I was disappointed to wake up in the middle of it.  I was eating lots of bulgogi and xiao long bao …

I haven’t been posting as of late due to some priorities and obligations that I’ve had to take care of.  Hopefully my schedule will start to lighten up soon so I can continue to post and share any news of interest regarding food.  I’ll be back!

The FDA Classifies Cheerios as a Drug

This bit of news has been making its round around the Internet for a few weeks now, but it you haven’t heard, the Food and Drug Administration is classifying the cholesterol-lowering cereal as a drug.
In a letter to General Mills from the FDA, a passage states:
“Based on claims made on your product’s label, we have determined that your Cheerios Toasted Whole Grain Oat Cereal is promoted for conditions that cause it to be a drug,”
Since the marketing of the cereal focuses on the claim …

I recently read an article about customers being treated poorly by their waiting staff.  After a study by New Zealand’s Otago University’s management department on the country’s hospitality industry, it turns out that if customers are difficult or demanding, hospitality staff will return the favor.  Well, having worked in a restaurant for many years, and after interacting with customers of all sorts, I can attest to the University’s findings.
While a scientific study was conducted to confirm the findings, it’s pretty much common sense.  The underlying principle of getting good …

The title of the this post does sound rather strange.  You see, back in the 80s, barely a tween, I went to the allergist and took an allergy test.  I had a positive reaction to peanut butter, and since that day, I did my best to avoid peanut butter and other products that contained it.
There were times when I unknowingly ingested the product, as in, eating a cracker and not knowing it contained peanut butter, but there was no allergic reaction after consumption.  No hives, no closing of the throat, …

With its standardized menu, recognizable golden arch, and broad base of customers, McDonald’s owns the world’s largest fast food chain of restaurants.  Being far away from New York, I was craving for some of McDonald’s goodness. For lunch, I decided to head over to the McDonald’s near my current location, Puchong, Malaysia.
At the McDonald’s drive-through in Tesco, Puchong, Malaysia, I ordered the McChicken and Double CheeseBurger McValue Meals. At the pick up window, I was surprised by the total of my order. The total came to RM 12.50, which is …

So how is human consumption of beef directly related to the destruction of the Amazonian rainforest?  Well, more beef means more cattle to raise, and that means, more land required for raising.  A report by Greenpeace Brazil shows that 80% of Amazon deforestation is due to the destruction of trees for establishing cattle pastures.  What’s more, large amounts of greenhouse gases are emitted from the deforestation.  I didn’t know bovine was so tough on the environment.
Even though I only eat beef on rare occasions, I still love it.  I cut …