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G20 leaders get a 'Best of British' dinner at 10 Downing Street

Jamie Oliver cooked up a 'Best of British' feast for the G20 leaders tonight in Downing Street, ahead of the Summit meeting tomorrow morning. Oliver, along with young chefs from his 'Fifteen' restaurant, used produce from all over the country, and started with organic salmon...

U.S. Junk Food Sales Soar as Economy Tanks in 3rd Quarter

" The slow-motion collapse of the U.S. economy is harming consumers and businesses across the country – well, almost every business that is. One industry is enjoying big sales gains thanks to...

Ireland to impose first new begging penalties in 160 years

Dublin is cracking down on beggars, for the first time since the Potato famine.  It's a shame that a few bad apples spoil the bunch, in any kind of situation.  "DUBLIN, Ireland - Ireland plans to impose...

Gluten free pizza from Pizza-Pizza--

Note add: A lot of fast food places does not have special diet accommodation for the folks that have needs such as: vegetarian, lactose intolerance, gluten intolerance and nut allergies.  When I find out...

Great comfort foods for the health conscious

"So I promised some fabulous comfort food recipes to help you get through the tough times, but still making sure your diet is healthy and delicious."

2008 is the International Year of the Potato. Did you know?

Why did it take me 8 months into the year to find out that 2008 is The International Year of the Potato.All that thanks to Peru, a country that might count as many varieties of potatoes as France counts cheeses. I think they have an ongoing dispute with one of their neighbors...

UK TB Calf Cull

Thousands of UK born calves are being put down due to a number of animals, exported to Holland testing positive for Bovine TB. They were destined for veal farms so perhaps it is a mercy upon them. This is the latest in a series of...

Lion On Loose

A number of people called police in the north of Ireland on sunday claiming to have seen a Lion. Helicopters were scrambled. Police patrols were sent out. This went on for several hours. Local zoos were contacted but had no Lions missing. ...

McCain joins White House race with political spud ads

"There's a Canadian company that wants to see McCain in the White House no matter which of the competing presidential candidates wins in November.A major ad campaign launched this week by the U.S. subsidiary of New Brunswick food titan McCain Foods Ltd. makes the case for...

Potato Chips To Get Healthier--So They Say

I'm a potato chip addict, although I ration myself severely. I don't quite believe that those little snackables can be made all that healthy--after all, they're basically salt, grease and fried stuff. You know, basic food groups for the snack addicts." Snack lovers, rejoice:...

Pictured: The crisp that looks like Gary Lineker

"His love life may be on the up, but Match of the Day host Gary Lineker still can't seem to shake off his famous 'jug-eared' image.The 47-year-old former footballer may already ban ambassador for Walkers crisps,...

A new green iPhone by the end of 2008?

Based on the iPhone 3G Tech Specs, Apple hasn't eliminated PVC and BFRs from his phone yet.Greenpeace claims that "...if Steve intends to keep his 'Greener Apple' promise Apple will have to release a greener...

That's Not a Chip... That's a Pringle!

In a tax dispute ruling, a London judge announced that Pringles are not potato chips, as they do not fit the legal definition. The stackable snackables are made from dough and not potato, and the eating...

Wild Greens Potato Salad

Making a homegrown potato salad picnic to the Monsanto Took My Seed Blues by Old Bull.

Couch Potato and the asthma risk

Research shows that children who watch five hours of TV a day increases their chance of developing asthma. Reason being that by sitting for hours leads to shallow breathing by the kids.   " ...

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