It was a salt and pepper shakedown. A diner who asked for pepper on his pizza at a restaurant in Italy was appalled after realizing he’d been charged extra for the seasoning. The incident reportedly occurred at an undisclosed pizzeria located in the center of Bari, a seaside hotspot teaming with tourists, Newsflash reported. The … Read more
Herb your enthusiasm — your brain’s about to get a boost. For centuries, a trusty kitchen staple has been celebrated by ancient healers for its wide-ranging medicinal properties, including sharpening memory, concentration and overall cognitive function. Now, modern science is backing up that old-school wisdom, with research suggesting the powerful plant could even help fight … Read more
It’s time to spice things down. Seasoning is arguably the most exciting part of eating food, as it has the power to enhance natural flavors and add complexity to any dish. But one cardiologist is sounding the alarm on a supposedly upscale seasoning — and, fair warning, her advice might leave you feeling salty. Seasoning … Read more
McDonald’s fans are lovin’ their “magical” seasoning — but what’s in it? In response to a question asking how McDonald’s flavors their meat, a former corporate chef at the fast-food chain dished on the secret ingredients. “I am gonna divulge some information for you right now,” Mike Haracz, who worked at the Golden Arches until … Read more
It’s so good it should be illegal — unless it already is. In the United States, Trader Joe’s Everything But the Bagel seasoning is a fan-favorite delicacy. But in South Korea, the item is actually illegal. South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety includes the popular product on its list of “hazardous foods purchased … Read more