War for the breadbasket of the world

Wheat that travelled along the rivers, between ports, and across seas show how cheap American grain toppled the world’s largest empires. In Oceans of Grain, University of Georgia academic Scott Reynolds Nelson reveals how the struggle to dominate these routes transformed the balance of world power. Imperial Russia in the early nineteenth century fed much of…

Coke, McDonalds and Starbucks suspend their Russian operations

McDonald’s said it was temporarily closing all its 847 restaurants in Russia and 100 restaurants in Ukraine but continued to pay its staff, which contributed an annual revenue of $2 billion. Burger King’s President and CEO Chris Kempczinski also confirmed it would continue to pay its 62, 000 Russian workers but said “ Our values…

Valentine’s Day is here for all bargain hunters

A Heineken Gastro Pub at 222, Brox Road, Ottershaw, Surrey, reopened in December 2021, after a year of lockdown due to pandemic, is offering the above to encourage would-be Valentines to eat out on the auspicious Valentines’ Day. Looking to impress this Valentine’s Day, with love is in the air.  Find a bargain of life-time…

Nuts shortage after ransomware attack till the end of March

Popular snacks from KP Snacks, a British company, which brings KP Nuts, McCoy’s crisps, Hula Hoops, Nik Naks and Skips to British grocery stores may be in question after a ransomware attack was discovered on Friday 28th January. The warning message sent out through groceries wholesaler Nisa, said KP Snacks was going to limit the…

Avocado a day keeps you healthy

Avocado fruit, with low sugar content, but rich in nutrients like monounsaturated fatty acids which tastes like butter, is eaten as smoothies, ice cream. The scientific name of Avocado is Persia Americana originated in southern Mexico and Colombia about seven thousand years ago. If one takes avocado daily it is good for heart and increases…

Flavours

Karimeen from the backwaters of Kerala flavoured by the sweetness of the freshwater and saltiness of the seawater, smeared in garam masala,  shallow fried in coconut oil with 2 table spoons of ginger past,  1 table spoon of red chilli powder and black pepper powder, 1 table spoon of lemon juice and half a table…

Tom Savano: An Imaginative name and drinks to go with it!

TOM SAVANO – AN IMAGINATIVE NAME AND DRINKS TO GO WITH IT Entrepreneur James Kerslake hailing originally from New Zealand, is now the founder and owner of this high end cocktail drinks company based in East London.  The two year old company, situated in Canning Town, and already available in John Lewis, possibly soon to…

Chocolates made just for you – and you and you!

Founder of this cute line in making designer choccies with logos and pictures on them using food colourings and niche milk and other chocolate is Leeann Smith, Chocolatier, who started the company six years ago.  Based in south Wales, the company supplies their wares to hotels and many companies who want to produce specially styled…