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At least once a week I get asked "How long do you think this Gluten-Free fad will be around?" It is an interesting question in that many wish it would just go…
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The National Restaurant Association (NRA) recently rolled out their Kids LiveWell program. The program is designed to be mutually beneficial to kids' health…
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As the country begins to see calories on menus, I have some awesome ideas and tips to make your food and menu items a bit better in the numbers department.
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The time is rapidly approaching when you will need to clearly disclose the calorie counts for every standardized item on your menus. You might not run the risk…
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Jeff Drake, President of GoRoma, a fast-casual Italian restaurant with six locations in the Chicago area, is glad he decided to feature gluten-free menu…
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Recently I had the pleasure and challenge of doing what I would call a “mystery dine” on a concept near the town where I live. This desire to go play Food PD…
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WestEx was a hot gluten-free mess of new products everywhere you turned.
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For restaurateurs who have decided to offer any sort of gluten-free menu items, the path can be a rough one that will end up creating a win-win situation for…
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So what do you feed diners who request a raw meal?
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In the beginning of March, I had the pleasure of attending a hospitality trade show for both hotels and restaurants in Ocean City, Maryland. It was an…
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You’ve heard it from your mother a thousand times: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But did you know that as of late, it’s also been the most…
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For the last few months I have read over and over that menu labeling does not have an effect on ordering or calorie reduction. These articles have all been…
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Cutting out the salt to make dishes healthier is no new concept; however, cooking without the salt can be a challenging and daunting task. That’s why we…
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Does it seem to anyone else that almost out of nowhere, all of a sudden, people are expressing food allergies in amazing numbers?
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Eight foods are responsible for 90% of food allergic reactions. I've assembled this guide to help you (and your kitchen) be on the lookout for a food allergy.
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As we continue into 2011 there seems to be a stronger theme of healthy eating. Is all the attention being stirred up by Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” campaign?
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For weeks I have wanted to write this blog; the one that lets you know options and choices for finally getting menu nutritional information on your menu/from…
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As the New Year began, California decided to stand firm and strong on a very interesting topic for anyone that is in the food service business: menu…
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We hear the term local tossed around pretty loosely nowadays. While it's popping up on just about everything with a price tag (local business, locally owned…
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