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Bacon Mouse, Organic Free-Range Egg, all natural Bison….. are just a few of the mouthwatering "ingredients” gracing the artisan burger world today.   And what’s not to love about these juicy works of art wrapped in wax paper?  So much love that a $100 billion annual market has been born.  And aren’t we glad it’s here.

In a recent Technomic report based on more than 2,250 online surveys of U.S. and Canadian consumers, found that 91 percent said they eat a burger at least once a month…

Tricks to make home-style cuisine appealing to the health conscious diner 

Unfortunately for the restaurant industry, diners trying to watch their waistlines typically avoid most barbecue fare.  Creamy coleslaw, buttery cornbread, cheesy macaroni, and generous slabs of meat are most often associated with this beloved culinary treasure.

Rather unfairly, barbecue has built up a bad reputation for expanding summer waistlines.  This is quite a shame,…

Fresh baked bread, imported meats, house-made spreads...what’s not to love about an artisan sandwich?  Well, the calorie count may be an issue to some people.  With New Year resolutions kicking-in, it’s not a bad idea to start thinking about ways to cut calories for those diners on a weight loss mission.  Sandwiches provide an easy platform to make simple changes that will lower their fat and calorie contents.  Here are some ideas to help get started:

Wrap it up: …