Stocks of New Zealand’s version of Marmite, made by Sanitarium, have been severely affected after the factory had to close due to earthquake damage in November 2011. Marmite customers are being urged to ration their remaining supplies until the factory can be put back into action, which won’t be until July 2012. Read more…
Nuggets
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Mar 19
What Is Your Beer IQ?
Mar 16
I have been diagnosed with NRNS (Need Reuben Now Syndrome)
A friend of mine who is aware off my obsession for Reuben sandwiches was shocked that I had not seen the commercial NRNS from Arby’s promoting their reintroduced Reuben Sandwich. I have been meaning to stop at an Arby’s to enjoy their Reuben sandwich. I will let you know how well a fast food restaurant …
Mar 15
Haggis Potato Chips
Haggis Potato Chips are coming to the US. Well known for their Ice Cream, Mackies have recently branched out into potato crisps (chips) and have now launched Haggis and Black Pepper flavour with a shiny new USDA-Approved label ready for export to the US. You can buy Mackies Haggis Potato Crisps here Update: Recently, while …
Mar 15
Hard Boiled Eggs without boiling
From Alton Browns book I’m Just Here for the Food, how to boil an egg without boiling it. Eh! Okay not quite boiling, but steaming inside the shell. Place your eggs on the rack in your oven and you’ll end up with creamier, less sulphurous eggs. This would be especially good when you are cooking …