Nuggets

Nuggets are little pieces of food and drink related information that we find, that aren't quite big enough for a post.

It’s Marmageddon! Marmite stocks running low in New Zealand

Marmite

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…

What Is Your Beer IQ?

American brewers now influencing British Beer

A quick factoid filled quiz on beer. I did well enough, scoring 9 out 10 correctly, but one or two answers were truly good guesses. What Is Your Beer IQ? is one of many food related quizzes posted on the website Delish.  

I have been diagnosed with NRNS (Need Reuben Now Syndrome)

Reuben Sandwich from Arby's

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 …

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Haggis Potato Chips

Haggis, Neeps and Tatties

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 …

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Hard Boiled Eggs without boiling

Eggs in the Oven

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 …

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