Foodem's Blog – May 2012 Archive (14)

Almond Milk: Are You Convinced Yet?

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Almond milk continues to be all the rage among those looking for alternatives to cow’s milk. 30 to 50 million Americans are lactose intolerant, while another…

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Added by Foodem on May 30, 2012 at 7:00am — No Comments

Nourishing Mondays: Stir-fried Vegetables and Noodles w/Peanut Sauce

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This week’s recipe brings back one of my favorite childhood memories involving another one of my favorites, peanuts. If you like nuts, peanuts in particular, then you’ll love this.

I’ve always been a big peanut lover, from eating PB&Js for lunch to snacking on honeyed…

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Added by Foodem on May 28, 2012 at 7:00am — No Comments

Job Interviewers Make Mistakes Too

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A few weeks ago, we took a look at the summer hiring frenzy, particularly in the restaurant industry. Currently, there are almost 13 million individuals in the restaurant industry, with an additional 200,000 openings to come, as forecasted…

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Added by Foodem on May 25, 2012 at 7:00am — No Comments

It’s the Experience, Stupid: Do You Really Know What Are You Selling To Your Customers?

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Peter Drucker, the legendary professor credited with inventing the discipline of business management, once said:

“The customer rarely buys what the company thinks it’s…

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Added by Foodem on May 23, 2012 at 7:00am — No Comments

(Recap) Sustainable Saturday: Save Your Green and Tap It!

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During my freshman year of college I went through at least one bottle of water each day. I didn’t have a kitchen and I was far too lazy to fill up my Brita filter because that…

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Added by Foodem on May 18, 2012 at 7:00am — No Comments

Lost Customers: Help Them Find Their Way Back

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Consumer spending rose 0.3% in March, although over the past few years, it seems this penny-pinching economy has remained stagnant. Even with the minute rise in spending, consumers are not only holding…

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Added by Foodem on May 16, 2012 at 7:00am — No Comments

Nourishing Mondays: Banana Crumb Muffins

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Bananas are one of my favorite foods because of their delicious flavor and extensive health benefits. But because I live alone I have never been able to finish the bundle of five or six that I purchase before they go bad. Thus, I…

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Added by Foodem on May 14, 2012 at 7:00am — No Comments

Local Food Delivery, To A Place Local To Your Kitchen

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Ever since the fall of Webvan in 2001, a bankruptcy some have called the worst in dot-com history, investors have been hesitant to embrace the idea of grocery delivery.…

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Added by Foodem on May 10, 2012 at 7:00am — No Comments

Are You The Typical Foodie?

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Foodie is not a new term at all. Today, it’s not uncommon to hear the terms foodie and sustainable in the same sentence, they seem to go hand in hand. Just for fun I did a quick “Google” search for the definition of foodie. Of course, one of the search results was from Urban Dictionary and of course I had to click on it because I knew I was in…

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Added by Foodem on May 9, 2012 at 7:00am — No Comments

Sustainability and the Restaurant Industry: It Can Be Achieved

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The notion of sustainability will remain for countless years to come. No matter if you’re talking about the product design, agriculture, construction, food or restaurant industries, sustainability is at the forefront.

While most industries are developing more sustainable approaches to products and services, the food and restaurant industries are making tremendous…

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Added by Foodem on May 8, 2012 at 7:00am — No Comments

(Recap) Nourishing Mondays: Grapefruit Cheesecake with Ritz Cracker Crust

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A couple of culinary creations have really inspired me in the past couple of weeks. First was a passion fruit cheesecake I had for Easter brunch. This combination was so light and refreshing; I managed to completely clean my plate even after three previous courses. Later in the week, I was having guests over, and I knew one of my guests was opposed to overly sweet dishes…

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Added by Foodem on May 7, 2012 at 7:00am — No Comments

(Recap) Sustainable Saturday: Trade a Processed Food for a Homemade Item Every Day

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As the population becomes increasingly aware of the environment, it seems the sustainable food movement is here to stay. More and more people are trying to be conscious of their…

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Added by Foodem on May 3, 2012 at 7:00am — No Comments

Cross-Promotion: Broaden Your Customer Base

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When it comes to marketing and advertising, more than likely, the first thing that comes to mind is social media or digital marketing. Depending on your company’s marketing agenda, the…

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Added by Foodem on May 2, 2012 at 7:00am — No Comments