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FDA Bans First FD&C Dye! Which Will be Next?

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The FDA has moved to finally ban Red Dye No. 3 from use in food and drugs in America.  Red Dye No. 3 was first determined to be a cancer causing color additive almost 30 years ago.  Studies conducted using labs rats found that they became inflicted with the disease after consuming large amounts of Red dye No. 3.  Thirty years ago, the FDA officially banned Red Dye No. 3 from use in cosmetics but left the door open for it to be used as a color additive in food and prescription drugs.  By January 2027, the FDA has ordered that Red Dye No 3 must be removed from all food in the USA and by 2028--from all drugs. Food Manufacturers Shiver in their Boots Red Dye No. 3 has mostly been used in baked goods, sweets and candies.  It is used by prominent candy manufacturers such as Mars Inc (Skittles) and Just Born Quality Confections (Peeps).  Food Manufacturing giants such as Con Agra, McCormick, Heinz, General Mills and Pepsi Co will all have to find alternatives for ...
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Burberry Releases Platinum Jubilee Scarf featuring Wildlife of United Kingdom

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Burberry released a special silk square scarf in honor or Queen Elizabeth’s platinum jubilee celebration.   The scarf  is hand illustrated with wildlife and pollinators such as butterflies, birds and yew trees from the nations of Scotland, England, Wales and North Ireland.  The Platinum Jubilee marks 70 years of service as a monarch.  Proceeds from the sale will be donated to Woodland Trust, a conservation charity. The scarf can be purchased here:   Platinum Jubilee Scarf
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PlantPub Opens 2nd Location in Boston

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Have you heard about Plantpub?  Plantpub is redefining the pub experience in America and offers a 100% plant based menu featuring classic American favorites and local New England ales and craftbeers.  This is a major accomplishment in the vegan and plant based restaurant scene.  Plantpub opened in the Fall of 2021 and they’re now opening a new 8,000 sq ft location this spring which will be situated across the street from Boston’s Fenway Park.   It’s hard to believe that classic comfort and sports bar favorites can be 100% plant based but Plantpub is making this happen.  The menu features items such as  Loaded Nachos Pulled Pork Sandwich Buffalo Wings Chicken Caesar Salad Fried Chicken Sandwich                       An Array of pizzas (Wild Mushroom Truffle & Margherita) The menu offers gluten free, soy free and nut free versions which great for people with nut allergies ; ) and sensitivity to g...
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Reviewing Gobble: Is it Better than Hello Fresh?

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Today, I’m reviewing another pre-prepped meal delivery company called Gobble.  I learned about Gobble from my sister who had a friend that recommended it to her.  Her friend loved the fact that the foods were ethnic and very quick to prepare.   Gobble is similar to other pre-prepped meal delivery companies such as Hello Fresh and Green Chef. In the pre-prepped world of cooking, recipe ingredients arrive to your door already chopped, portioned or peeled. You’re simply responsible for cooking the chosen meals yourself.  If you are a seasoned chef or cook, then you know that this makes the work revolving around cooking extremely easy since most of your time is centered on prepping the ingredients that are needed.     Gobble offers three different menus: Classic, Vegetarian and Lean and Clean.  Classic offers a variety of meals, which include meat, poultry and fish. The vegetarian menu does not include meat item...
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Kim Kardashian Links with Beyond Meat as their New Chief Taste Consultant

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Has Kim K. fully given up eating meat?  Just before the pandemic, Kim announced that she would be beginning a plant-based journey due to her lifelong battle with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.  In 2020 she made a statement on twitter saying, “I eat mostly plant based. No meat anymore.” Kim Kardashian made a major announcement on her instagram page yesterday, stating that she is the new brand ambassador for Beyond Meat products.    “I’m so inspired by Beyond Meat’s mission and excited to share their delicious plant based products with all of you as their Chief Taste Consultant,” she stated. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kim Kardashian (@kimkardashian) Beyond meat declared that Kim will be highlighting their “delicious, nutritious and sustainable product portfolio with her signature recipes and engaging creative content.”  Kardashian is the next among other celebrity promoters of the brand which include Snoop Dog, Shay...
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